‘Sustainable Parks Management Plan’ gives city an outline for the future By Exedra Staff | 20 hours ago Heavy use and aging infrastructure have taken a toll on Piedmont's favorite public spaces.
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.
Environment California to buy defunct horse track and turn it into the Bay Area’s newest public park By Yue Stella Yu | CalMatters | September 1, 2026 Lawmakers struck a deal to divert $125 million in climate funding to buy the former Golden Gate Fields track and convert it to a park.
City Piedmont Adult Recreation Expo seeks exhibitors By City of Piedmont | August 28, 2026 Recreational, educational, or social programs and activities for adults are encouraged to showcase their offerings on Sunday, November 15.
Around Town Piedmont Play School finds a new home By Reader submission | Piedmont Play School | August 28, 2026 Longtime local co-op preschool is now located on Clarewood Drive in Oakland.
featured The Isle of AI: Tech promised a better future. These Bay Area cities think it’s already here By Eric Urbach | Bay City News | August 28, 2026 Oakland highlighted several issue areas where AI will be used to improve services.
California California Democrats race to ban electric shock gloves before ICE buys them By Nadia Lathan | CalMatters | August 28, 2026 Democrats are pushing a last-minute bill to ban federal agents from using electric shock gloves.
Technology The data center backlash is here — and Big Tech is spending big to combat it By Katherine Ortiz and Khari Johnson | CalMatters | August 28, 2026 The public has turned against data centers, prompting a flood of legislation in California.
City The Blotter | Suspected auto burglar arrested By Damin Esper | August 27, 2026 Man found with firearms at traffic stop.