Bay Area Update: Newsom sends state lawyers to help Alameda County prosecute crimes in Oakland By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | February 9, 2024 Earlier this week the governor announced the deployment of 120 CHP officers to the region to combat rising crime.
crime The Blotter | Piedmont officer injured when broadsided by stolen truck By Damin Esper | February 6, 2024 Plus: Smashed car windows, stolen tools, and a DUI
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.