FAA approves staggered arrival procedures for SFO, slightly boosting landing capacity By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | 17 hours ago New rules will allow six more landings per hour, weather permitting.
Education States’ special education complaints are up by almost 50%, survey says By EdSource Staff | August 11, 2026 Anyone, including parents and community members, can file a written state complaint, which triggers a state-led investigation.
Bay Area Oakland Unified officials miss deadline to place parcel tax on ballot By EdSource Staff | August 11, 2026 A renewal of the parcel tax would have extended current educator, school, and services funding.
City Expanded home electrification rebates offer more ways to save By City of Piedmont | August 11, 2026 If you're planning an electric upgrade for your home, your project may be eligible for cash rebates from the City of Piedmont.
Environment Wildfire smoke prompts air quality advisory for South, East Bay through Wednesday By Kelcie Lee | Bay City News | August 11, 2026 As of Tuesday morning, Monterey County's Timber Fire had grown to 2,000 acres, with only 5% contained.
Education Oakland Unified students return to school under new cellphone policy By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | August 11, 2026 Stricter policy bars students from using phones during class, between classes and lunch.
Bay Area Almost nowhere in California is building enough, according to the state. Here’s why By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | August 11, 2026 Check to see how Piedmont stacks up.
Environment San Jose airport creating sensory room for young neurodivergent travelers By Keith Menconi | San Jose Spotlight | August 10, 2026 Stress and anxiety from crowded airports and unfamiliar sights and sounds can be pronounced for children with autism or other sensory sensitivities.
Technology Would you trust your boss with data about your brain? California moves to regulate neurotech By Khari Johnson | CalMatters | August 10, 2026 Brain sensors are advancing, and California companies, lawmakers and unions are jockeying to shape how the resulting data can be used.
California An oil field became California’s first carbon vault. Who’s responsible if something goes wrong? By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | August 10, 2026 California’s first commercial carbon-storage project is operating even though the state has yet to adopt rules required by law, 19 months after a key deadline.
City Candidate nomination period for City Council extended to August 12 By City of Piedmont | August 7, 2026 The extended deadline applies to non-incumbents only.