League of Women Voters of Piedmont to host forum for City Council candidates on Sept. 29 By League of Women Voters Piedmont | 3 hours ago Five candidates are running for three positions.
climate change In standoff with Newsom, California Democrats claw back $450 million for climate projects By Yue Stella Yu | September 2, 2026 New carbon market rules had threatened climate funding for water, air and transit projects.
featured Do later school start times help California students? Here’s what new study says By Vani Sanganeria | EdSource | September 2, 2026 A new study says the benefits for students make the state's mandated later school start times worthwhile.
City ‘Sustainable Parks Management Plan’ gives city an outline for the future By Exedra Staff | September 1, 2026 Heavy use and aging infrastructure have taken a toll on Piedmont's favorite public spaces.
City The Blotter | Car found abandoned, running in street By Damin Esper | September 1, 2026 Also this week: dog bite; identity theft; parking dispute between neighbors; stolen car; and auto burglary.
Housing Why a bill to juice condo construction died even though California lawmakers voted for it By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | September 1, 2026 Supporters said a condo construction bill was a key to unlocking the type of affordable for-sale housing that California desperately needs.
Environment Wildfire liability bill dies without a vote on final day of session By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | September 1, 2026 The measure was opposed by the governor and the state’s public utilities.
Why car crashes are more dangerous — and more often deadly — for older pedestrians By Paula Span | KFF Health News | September 1, 2026 The latest threat: explosive growth in the use of e-bikes.
Education Should California backfill science funding Trump cut? Voters could decide in 2028 By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | September 1, 2026 Last year the White House suspended or cancelled more than 1,000 California science grants.
California Newsom signs law that could allow student athletes to play in higher temperatures By Diana Lambert | September 1, 2026 California Interscholastic Federation guidelines regarding heat safety have obliged schools in some areas to postpone practices until late evening.
California Long talks but no deal to modify California law combating antisemitism in schools By John Fensterwald | EdSource | September 1, 2026 A divide remains between those who favor a new law protecting students from antisemitism and bias and those who say it will squelch teaching about Israeli-Palestinian conflicts.