Follow the money: Who’s backing California’s next governor — and why By Jeanne Kuang and Jeremia Kimelman | CalMatters | May 28, 2026 Billionaires, Big Oil and other interests are spending big to influence the California governor’s race.
Elections Get up to speed fast on the California election with this guide for the undecided By Lynn La | CalMatters | May 26, 2026 In the wide-open governor’s race, Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer are leading in polls but only two will move on to the general election.
Oakland Vigil Monday night for Oakland coffee shop owner Amy Hillyard, missing since March By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | May 25, 2026 The vigil also marked National Missing Persons Month.
Bay Area PHS senior Layth Haddawy breaks national powerlifting record By Allyson Hunyh | The Piedmont Highlander and Exedra Staff | May 25, 2026 Haddawy has long been into fitness and first started powerlifting his sophomore year.
Oakland Mayor Lee ‘deeply concerned’ after SFPD forces entry into Oakland housing complex By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | May 25, 2026 The building in question is owned and operated by a nonprofit founded by former Black Panthers leader Elaine Brown.
Environment Wild mushroom poisonings spike in Northern California amid ‘extremely high’ risk warning By Pete Young | Bay City News | May 24, 2026 The California Department of Public Health strongly urges the public not to pick or consume wild mushrooms.
City Family escapes structure fire uninjured By The City of Piedmont | May 22, 2026 Piedmont firefighters battled a blaze on the rear deck and attic of a Winsor Avenue home late last night.
City Proposed FY2026-27 city budget now available for review By City of Piedmont | May 22, 2026 City councilmembers will discuss the proposed budget at public hearings on June 1 and June 15.
Featured in Category Piedmont residents speak out on the importance of Measure H By Campaign for Measure H | May 22, 2026 [SPONSORED POST] Measure H is essential to maintain the quality of our schools and the value of our homes, say neighbors around town.
crime Oakland police appear closer than ever to shedding 23 years of federal court oversight By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | May 22, 2026 The monitor was installed in 2003 as part of a court settlement following the so-called “Oakland Riders” scandal.
California California State University renews controversial system-wide contract with OpenAI By Kate Rix | EdSource | May 22, 2026 The move has sparked debate about the cost of the agreement and the quality of ChatGPT's educational product.