The Blotter | Man arrested for DUI in Piedmont By Damin Esper | 1 hour ago Also reported: trespasser seen on video surveillance; stolen vehicle.
Bay Area Embarcadero Plaza waterfront park design approved, plans to break ground late 2026 By Kelcie Lee, Bay City News | June 22, 2026 Funding for the $40 million project is being split by the private and public sectors.
Uncategorized Summer jobs are getting harder for teens to find By Yuxuan Xie | EdSource | June 22, 2026 Job announcements in the entertainment and leisure sectors have plummeted compared to a year ago.
Bay Area Bay Area lawmakers seek $32.2 million in emergency federal funds to fight grape pest By Tanay Gokhale | Bay City News | June 20, 2026 Vines infested with the pest were supplied to multiple Costco locations across California and the insects have since spread to at least 38 counties.
Elections Want faster election results? California Democrats won’t clamp down on late voters By Maya C. Miller | CalMatters | June 20, 2026 Democratic leaders in California won't pursue changes that would decrease voter access.
City City responds to feedback and expands open swim hours for activity pool By City of Piedmont | June 19, 2026 Limited reservation option begins Saturday, June 20.
Bay Area New study finds microplastics in the San Francisco Bay 10 times smaller than previously measured By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | June 19, 2026 Study could inform broader research on plastics and human health, coastal ecosystems, and marine carbon trapping.
Careers There are 2 types of grade inflation. Students’ learning and earnings are at risk By Chad Aldeman | The74 | June 19, 2026 New research finds giving a D rather than an F can help — but pumping up averages lowers graduation rates, college attainment, and future income.
Technology Cal State faculty push to prevent AI tools from replacing them as schools and staff experiment By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | June 19, 2026 A bill proposing limitations so far has garnered no opposition from lawmakers and may clear the Legislature as soon as Monday.
public safety Flock Safety denies that feds directly accessed San Francisco’s camera system By Alise Maripuu and Pete Young | Bay City News | June 18, 2026 SFPD has turned off access to its ALPR system for NCRIC, an agency that shares data federally and regionally as well as locally.
California California is getting ready to increase a health insurance tax. Will it affect your premium? By Ana B. Ibarra | CalMatters | June 18, 2026 New federal rules are forcing the state to restructure its managed care organization tax.