The Blotter | Male driver arrested for suspected DUI By Damin Esper | September 16, 2025 Vehicle was pulled over at Grand and Mandana
crime Pawn shop workers in Oakland turn tables on suspects; 2 dead, others face murder charges By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | September 14, 2025 Unclear who shot first before the two groups exchanged gunfire.
gavin newsom California lawmakers deliver major Democratic climate, housing and labor wins to Newsom By Yue Stella Yu and Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | September 13, 2025 This year's legislative session is a wrap; but the last-minute backroom deals sparked frustration among some lawmakers.
budget OUSD’s budget worse off than once thought; cash reserve plummets as deficits deepen By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | September 13, 2025 The unrestricted general fund, showing a 53% decrease from just one year ago, signals difficult choices ahead.
Uncategorized City Council to consider updates to Planning & Building permit fees at Sept. 15 meeting By City of Piedmont | September 12, 2025 Proposal would better align fees with cost of service, adopt cost recovery policy; watch and participate in the discussion, in-person or via Zoom.
Housing California Legislature overrides local zoning to boost transit-oriented development By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | September 12, 2025 California lawmakers just laid the groundwork for a highly targeted building boom.
City The Blotter | Man arrested for arson in Piedmont By Damin Esper | September 12, 2025 Fire, set on Highland with “organic” material, was extinguished quickly.
Bay Area AIDS funding at risk: Bay Area HIV providers brace for cuts, warn progress could unravel By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | September 12, 2025 Of the estimated 1.1 million people estimated by the CDC to have HIV in the US, approximately 143,254 people, or 12%, live in California.
California CA passes ICE mask ban in closing days of legislative session By Lynn La | CalMatters | September 12, 2025 Measure forces law enforcement officers to identify themselves; proposal now awaits Newsom’s decision.
COVID-19 Health experts say flu season could hit hard again, urging public to get flu, COVID-19 shots By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | September 11, 2025 The COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for everyone aged six months and up, according to the state Department of Public Health.
City Planning Commission moves Moraga Canyon Specific Plan forward to City Council By Exedra Staff | September 9, 2025 Council will consider the housing development framework in October.
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