The Blotter | Car stolen twice in Piedmont
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Plus: Flock camera tampered with
Environment
Forest fires follow roads. The Trump administration wants to build more
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Under a new federal rule, some of California’s most remote backcountry could open to new roads and development.California
A canceled grant program deemed ‘discriminatory’ by Trump spurs cuts at California colleges
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Support services for STEM students and community college transfers face axe after federal cuts.California
The state says he stole millions from California seniors. Courts missed warning signs for years
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A CalMatters investigation found that many of the safeguards designed to protect against fiduciary abuse have been abandoned or ignored.Around Town
Learn about Piedmont Community Service Crew!
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PCSC will host its annual informational and social event on August 23.Oakland
Construction begins on major recreation center in Oakland’s Chinatown
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The new Lincoln Square Recreation Center will be three times the size of the aging facility it's replacing.Bay Area
BART board responds to civil grand jury report about budget deficit, oversight
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BART is suffering from a budget crisis as pandemic-era emergency funding runs out and ridership levels remain lower.Education
Some Cal State students got financial aid decisions a lot later this year. Here’s why
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The federal aid agency updated its fraud protections, delaying financial aid notifications to students by several weeks.climate change
California Coastal Commission approves renovation of Stinson Beach public area
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Proposed changes include renovations, adjustments to three public parking lots, drainage systems and pedestrian paths.Crime & Safety
Oakland settles for $17M in death caused by unauthorized police chase
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Hayward resident Lolomania “Lolo” Soakai, 27, was killed in 2022 when Oakland Police officers Officers Walid Abdelaziz and Jimmy Marin-Coronel illegally chased another driver.Environment
