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Marin County health officials urge childhood vaccines despite shift in federal policy

By Ruth Dusseault, Bay City News | December 12, 2025

Hepatitis B is a serious viral liver disease that can be transmitted at birth, and up to 90% of infected infants develop lifelong infection — a rate far higher than in older children or adults.

Concord sports memorabilia dealer admits to fraud after selling phony Willie Mays items

By Katy St. Clair, Bay City News

Oakland issues $334 million in bonds to fund new and ongoing infrastructure projects

By Tanay Gokhale | Bay City News

Piedmont’s new emergency dispatch center ready to open

By Damin Esper

The Blotter | Burglary at house under construction

By Damin Esper

City

December Cop on the Block

By Piedmont Police Department | December 9, 2025

Chat with a member of the Piedmont Police Department.

Oakland

Oakland’s new interim police chief names 3 officers to executive team

By Pete Young | Bay City News | December 9, 2025

OPD interim chief James Beere was most recently the department’s assistant chief.

Bay Area

Wild mushrooms linked to outbreak of deadly poisoning in Bay Area, Monterey

By Pete Young | Bay City News | December 8, 2025

Officials urge the public to temporarily avoid foraging for and eating any wild mushrooms.

crime

Public memorial at Laney College to honor beloved Oakland football coach John Beam

By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | December 7, 2025

"Light the Path, Light the Field" starts at 4 p.m. December 10 at Laney Bistro.

alert

Berkeley eyes expansion of alert system for construction projects, traffic advisory portal

By Grace Marion | Bay City News | December 5, 2025

With the existing system, neighbors often go unaware of construction plans until paper notices are erected near the planned sites.

City

Share what you love about Piedmont’s parks and inform a long-term stewardship plan

By City of Piedmont | December 5, 2025

Community members are invited to share priorities in an online survey.

City

Letter to the Editor | Ending Piedmont Play School lease is a breach of community trust

By Mark and Tami Becker | December 5, 2025

PPS designer Mark Becker and wife Tami urge the city to reconsider their decision.

City

Support local, independent nonprofit journalism with a donation today

By Exedra Staff | December 3, 2025

Thank you to those who have already contributed. If you haven't yet donated, there's no time like the present.

City

Equipment problems slow pool commissioning process

By Exedra Staff | December 2, 2025

Still no opening date set.

Uncategorized

Pierce’s Pledge | PHS alum whose son was murdered by her ex-husband is on a mission to prevent more deaths

By Exedra Staff | December 2, 2025

Lesley Hu, along with fellow PHS '97 alum Cody Dougherty, spoke to City Council on Monday night about the need for free, safe gun storage sites.