California schools face budget cuts as enrollment drops by 74,961 students By Diana Lambert, Lasherica Thornton, John Fensterwald and Daniel J.Willis | EdSource | 24 mins ago State public school enrollment dropped 1.3% this school year, the largest decline since 2021-22.
Oakland Long-planned project to improve Alameda-Oakland-I-880 access breaks ground By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | April 15, 2026 The $175 million transformation has been inching forward for nearly two decades.
Bay Area Cities scramble to comply with or fight major state housing law By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | April 15, 2026 The final version of Senate Bill 79 offered local governments plenty of wiggle room over the where, when and how of the law.
City It’s official: Piedmont’s community pool is open for business By Exedra Staff; photos by Julie Reichle | April 14, 2026 Weekend rain suppresses crowd but aquatics team is all smiles welcoming first swimmers.
City The Blotter | Man found sleeping in stolen car By Damin Esper | April 14, 2026 Plus: In Tuesday update, PPD says an arrest was made in March 24 home invasion incident.
Around Town Piedmont’s Annual Arbor and Earth Day celebration set for Thursday, April 23 By City of Piedmont | April 14, 2026 Fun for the whole family featuring a sing-a-long, activities, games, plant giveaways, a raffle, an arbor expert, Heritage Tree selections, and more.
Around Town Play Like a Girl+ on May 3 is looking for volunteers By Piedmont Recreation Department | April 14, 2026 Sign up for pre-event support tasks — or join staff on the day to help attendees and organizers.
City City to honor outgoing volunteers, Betty C. Howard awardees at April 20 reception By City of Piedmont | April 14, 2026 Volunteer of the Year and Young Volunteer of the Year honorees will also be announced live at the event in the City Hall courtyard.
California How California bungled $1 million in a collaboration with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library By Adam Echelman | CalMatters | April 14, 2026 Lawmakers, nonprofit tangle over program promising to address child literacy.
COVID-19 BART logs 5.4 million riders in March, highest monthly total since pandemic By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | April 14, 2026 BART relies heavily on passenger revenue from fares and parking fees from customers who park and ride.
Bay Area Is Matt Mahan’s campaign for California governor losing steam? By Brandon Pho | San Jose Spotlight | April 14, 2026 The South Bay Democrat recently parted ways with a prominent campaign strategist.