City responds to feedback and expands open swim hours for activity pool By City of Piedmont | 2 hours ago Limited reservation option begins Saturday, June 20
California California is getting ready to increase a health insurance tax. Will it affect your premium? By Ana B. Ibarra | CalMatters | June 18, 2026 New federal rules are forcing the state to restructure its managed care organization tax.
Bay Area Golden Gate Bridge tolls set to increase 50 cents in July By Pete Young | Bay City News | June 18, 2026 The increase is part of a multi-year program approved by the Golden Gate Bridge board of directors.
California California union’s billionaire tax qualifies for ballot amid fierce opposition By Kristen Hwang | June 18, 2026 The governor is reportedly trying to negotiate a last-minute deal that would pull the initiative before the ballot is finalized on June 25.
Bay Area Oakland mayor casts tie-breaking vote to put charter reform measure on November ballot By Eric Urbach | Bay City News | June 18, 2026 Voter approval would give the mayor more responsibility and power, and would require councilmembers to work full time in their elected roles.
crime The Blotter | Arson charge in brush fire By Damin Esper | June 16, 2026 Incident happened on Oakmont Avenue last week.
City City Council adopts budget for 2026-2027 fiscal year By City of Piedmont | June 16, 2026 Council also voted to place an increase to Piedmont’s real estate transfer tax – a one-time tax levied on a property at the time of sale – on the November ballot.
Bay Area University of California committee to consider bringing back SAT, ACT requirement in admissions By Michael Burke | EdSource | June 16, 2026 Committee will also investigate the possibility of using 11th grade Smarter Balanced scores.
Arts & Entertainment Juneteenth celebrations to honor Black culture through music, art, and food By Adam Sutro, Bay City News | June 16, 2026 Oakland events feature festivities at Lake Merritt, Prescott Market, and OMCA.
City Bonita Avenue parking reconfiguration is underway By Exedra Staff, City of Piedmont | June 16, 2026 Coming soon: New diagonal spaces and one-way traffic on the block behind Havens.
Technology Your medical provider might be recording your mental health care visits By Roxsy Lin | CalMatters | June 16, 2026 Mental health professionals at Kaiser say an artificial intelligence tool that records medical appointments should have more safeguards.