Bay Area Students, faculty, staff distrust state college systems’ handling of Title IX cases By Ashley A. Smith | EdSource | February 6, 2024 A California Assembly report cites significant deficiencies in the handling of sexual harassment and discrimination complaints.
City Letter to the Editor | Vote ‘yes’ on Measure F to keep our city strong By Shahan Soghikian | February 2, 2024 Safety, security, professionalism and responsiveness of public services are reasons why residents move here, writes Shahan Soghikian.
City Letter to the Editor | Measure F directly benefits residents By Eric Sullivan | February 2, 2024 Improving essential services to make our city safer is a wise use of resources, says Eric Sullivan.
City February ‘Cop on the Block’ schedule By Exedra Staff | February 2, 2024 Last event this month is February 26.
Around Town The Blotter | Two arson incidents in three days in Piedmont By Damin Esper | January 30, 2024 Suspects arrested in both, no major damage done.
Bay Area Bill would let therapists and social workers decide when to confine mentally ill Californians By Ryan Sabalow | CalMatters | January 30, 2024 In California, it’s usually police who confine mentally ill people for involuntary 72-hour holds so they can be evaluated and treated.
City Letter to the Editor | Measure F addresses growing public safety needs By Michael Henn | January 26, 2024 Given its proximity to urban areas, enhanced public safety services are critical for Piedmont, writes longtime resident Michael Henn.
Bay Area Californians want to use Zoom for court appearances. Will lawmakers let them? By Ryan Sabalow | CalMatters | January 23, 2024 One of the state’s most powerful unions is opposed to making the COVID-era feature permanent.
Bay Area After a prolonged search, third suspect arrested in death of security guard in Oakland By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | January 19, 2024 Laron Gilbert was taken into custody in Kansas City, Missouri on Wednesday.
Around Town Local with Lisa | Youth Alive! By Lisa Chan Carnazzo | GrubbCo | January 19, 2024 [SPONSORED VIDEO] This agency is working to break the cycle of violence in Oakland.