Schools School district grapples with teacher pay, state funding squeeze, and declining enrollment By Chris Treadway | May 24, 2019 Teachers filled two overflow rooms as they made their case for higher pay.
Bay Area Now it’s 12: Another dead whale washes ashore By James Lanaras | Bay City News | May 23, 2019 The gray whale was found at Limantour Beach at Point Reyes National Seashore on Thursday.
City City faces costly financial challenges in coming years By Sam Richards | May 21, 2019 Challenges include $25 million in CalPERS pension unfunded liability, extensive sidewalk repairs, and major work for almost every city-owned building or facility.
Bay Area Governor announces task force to address homelessness crisis By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | May 21, 2019 Between 2017 and 2019, the homeless population in Alameda County increased 43% to more than 8,000 people.
City City Council approves DOJ grant for a new juvenile officer By Sam Richards | May 21, 2019 The police department aims to have the officer in place for the start of the 2019-2020 school year.
Bay Area Measles case reported in Berkeley By Annie Steuart | Bay City News | May 17, 2019 Did you shop at Berkeley Bowl on May 7? You may have been exposed.
City City Council to consider proposed FY 19-20 budget By City of Piedmont | May 17, 2019 The public is invited to attend the May 20 and June 3 meetings to speak to the Council about spending priorities in the coming year.
City Recreation Commission votes to move skate park proposals forward By Exedra Staff | May 17, 2019 Next step: City Council to consider feasibility of a mini "skate spot" in town, as well as improvements to the existing Kennelly Skate Park.
Bay Area Move over 510: A new area code is coming to town By Exedra Staff | May 17, 2019 The California Public Utilities Commission announced the new "overlay" number, 341, last June.
Bay Area UC Berkeley student arrested on suspicion of two sexual assaults By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | May 16, 2019 Police said there may be additional victims who have not yet come forward to law enforcement.