City says pool now expected to be completed next winter By Exedra Staff | March 15, 2024 Council to hear pool construction update at March 18 Council meeting.
Bay Area Amid faculty objections, UC considers limiting what faculty can say on university websites By Michael Burke | EdSource | March 14, 2024 Opponents say the policy change aims to limit comment on Israel's war in Gaza.
crime Oakland police warn residents to stay vigilant as smash-and-grab robberies on the rise By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | March 14, 2024 Several recent robbery victims were either sitting in their vehicle or stopped while driving when they were approached.
Elections How some California voters tried to send Biden a message on Gaza ceasefire By Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | March 14, 2024 In other states, pro-ceasefire Democrats voted “uncommitted” in their presidential primary. That wasn’t possible in California, but protest votes showed up in a few pockets, including Los Angeles
Bay Area UC has enrolled more Californians, but lawmakers say it’s not enough By Emma Gallegos | EdSource | March 13, 2024 Legislators propose further increasing tuition for students coming from outside California.
Health Matters Concerns grow over quality of care as investor groups buy not-for-profit nursing homes By Harris Meyer | KFF Health News | March 13, 2024 Will quality of care suffer in the name of making money? For-profit groups now own about 72% of the roughly 15,000 nursing homes in the US.
crime The Blotter | Man arrested, suspected of possession By Exedra Staff | March 12, 2024 Weekly roundup from the Piedmont Police Department.
California Lawmakers want to help California be happy By Lynn La | CalMatters | March 12, 2024 A new committee in the Legislature holds its first hearing on the matter.
California Opponents to Prop. 1 — Gavin Newsom’s mental health plan — concede it’s likely to pass By Kristen Hwang and Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | March 12, 2024 Polls show many Californians were undecided heading into Election Day.
City City officials thank community for support of Measure F By The City of Piedmont | March 12, 2024 As of March 11 election results show Piedmont’s Measure F passing comfortably, with over 75% of voters in favor.
Around Town Local garden club contributes to landscaping for City Hall and Fire Department By Exedra Staff | March 12, 2024 Piedmont Garden Club celebrates 100th anniversary with a $5,000 gift.