Learn about Piedmont Community Service Crew! By Jaden Jones | Piedmont Community Service Crew | 4 mins ago PCSC will host its annual informational and social event on August 23.
Environment California lawmakers kill grizzly bear reintroduction bill By Ryan Sabalow | CalMatters | August 13, 2026 For now, the only place you’ll find grizzlies in California is in a zoo or on the state flag.
Arts & Entertainment New take on mass deportations shows Californians caught in raids decades apart By Adam Ashton | CalMatters | August 13, 2026 Some 71 years ago the United States evicted about 1 million people; a new California Museum exhibit draws comparisons to President Trump’s immigration crackdown.
Bay Area FAA approves staggered arrival procedures for SFO, slightly boosting landing capacity By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | August 12, 2026 New rules will allow six more landings per hour, weather permitting.
Bay Area California recruits teens to help advise on state’s AI and technology decisions By Vani Sanganeria | EdSource and Exedra Staff | August 12, 2026 Nominate a student to the newly launched California Teen Tech Council.
Environment ‘They burn white hot’: Lithium-ion batteries a growing risk for Bay Area recycling centers By Glen Martin | Bay City News | August 12, 2026 If the batteries are ruptured or damaged they can burst into flames, and the resulting fires aren’t easily extinguished.
wildfires Newsom makes last-minute push to help California utilities facing wildfire bills By Jeanne Kuang and Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | August 12, 2026 One of the governor's final political fights in California is a revival of an old one.
City The Blotter | Porch pirate pilfers packages By Damin Esper | August 11, 2026 The two packages reported stolen were worth an estimated $175.
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.