Holly Hanke | Piedmont Exedra

City council to discuss updates to permitting process for new businesses in commercial areas on Aug. 19

Survey says residents favor streamlining permits for restaurants, cafes, tutoring, and personal services.

Competitive races on tap this fall.

Only one has qualified for the ballot; deadline is Wednesday.

The 2024-2025 school year officially kicked off on Monday, August 12.

Newsom reminded school leaders that legislation signed in 2019 gives them the authority to regulate smartphones during school hours.

Five pulled papers for school board; none met the August 9 deadline.

Canyon Contemporary, Mediterranean, or Suburban Traditional? Input to inform a study session on August 12.

Changes under consideration include allowing new types of businesses to open without a public hearing process.

School drop-off and pick-up areas remain in place but Magnolia Avenue will continue to have a lot of truck traffic in the coming weeks.

Three new names in School Board contest and one more for City Council. Only two candidates have qualified for the ballot so far.