High School Volleyball | Piedmont players earning bids to play at USA Volleyball Junior Nationals By Reader Submission | May 19, 2026 Seven players have been invited to compete this summer at Nationals, the highest level of girls volleyball.
City Pool pass sales open for non-residents on Tuesday; summer pass sales close Friday By City of Piedmont | May 19, 2026 Annual pass sales have been higher than projected; summer pass sales will be restricted to manage pool capacity.
Education California community colleges crack down on fake students stealing financial aid By Adam Echelman | CalMatters | May 19, 2026 After a spike in fraudulent applications, school officials say they're better at detecting and preventing fraud, though it still happens.
Bay Area High winds and high temperatures collide across the Bay Area increasing fire risk By Exedra Staff; Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 19, 2026 The National Weather Service issued an elevated fire weather threat on Tuesday evening.
featured Musk v. Altman — Day 13: Blockbuster AI trial ends without answering its biggest questions By Joe Dworetzky and Jay Harris | Bay City News | May 18, 2026 The ending was unsatisfying to many court-watchers, who found it ironic that of all the important issues in the case, the least interesting was whether Musk waited too long to sue.
Elections Nancy Pelosi puts thumb on the scale in race for her successor. Here’s who she endorsed By Maya C. Miller | CalMatters | May 18, 2026 A last-minute twist in the three-way Democratic race to become San Francisco’s next congressmember.
Featured in Category Musk v. Altman verdict: Musk’s $134B OpenAI suit collapses after swift jury deliberations By Joe Dworetzky and Jay Harris | Bay City News | May 18, 2026 Fueled by the celebrity of the controversial plaintiff and the billions at stake, the case attracted global attention.
featured AC Transit ridership rises for third straight month, first time since pandemic By Pete Young | Bay City News | May 18, 2026 Increase is credited to schedule adjustments that rolled out Feb. 1.
climate change $6 gas and refinery fears collide with California’s climate ambitions By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | May 18, 2026 The fight over California’s carbon market has exposed the political tensions at the heart of Newsom’s energy transition agenda.
Uncategorized Insurance commissioner candidates float bigger California role By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | May 17, 2026 From a public wildfire authority to a state backstop, California insurance regulator candidates propose greater state involvement.