City Residents share crime concerns at Piedmont Public Safety Committee meeting By Exedra Staff | May 26, 2023 Police chief gives update on crime trends and safety measures residents should take.
wildfires Firefighters’ mental health is at risk. A California bill could help By Julie Cart | CalMatters | May 26, 2023 After unanimously clearing the Senate, a bill expanding first responders’ access to workers’ comp for PTSD moves to the Assembly.
gavin newsom Closer to becoming California law: bills to limit concealed guns and decriminalize psychedelics By Lynn La | CalMatters | May 26, 2023 The deadline to pass bills through the house where they were introduced is next Friday.
crime The Blotter | Nine arrested in Oakland for robberies By Damin Esper and Exedra staff | May 23, 2023 PPD now says some of the suspects are connected to recent strong arm robberies in Piedmont.
Bay Area AG Bonta: California police shooting cases will move faster By Lynn La | CalMatters | May 23, 2023 The attorney general spoke with CalMatters on a range of other issues, too -- but no word on a potential gubernatorial run.
California California’s fentanyl problem is getting worse By Don Thompson | KFF Health News | May 23, 2023 Lawmakers are debating stiffer punishments for dealers, while Gov. Gavin Newsom is focusing on trafficking and naloxone distribution.
Oakland Pop-up crosswalk outside Oakland Tech highlights hazardous traffic around schools By Keith Burbank | Bay City News | May 22, 2023 Four lanes of traffic and the long distance between intersections mean many students cross mid-block.
Bay Area Legislative Survivor: Which big California bills were shelved in ‘suspense file?’ By Alexei Koseff and Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | May 18, 2023 Bills on abortion access, climate and homelessness were among those that made the chopping block in the Legislature's twice-yearly exercise.
City The Blotter | Suspect in catalytic converter theft crashes vehicle onto Witter Field By Damin Esper and Bay City News | May 16, 2023 Also: California and pride flags burned at PHS; "sextortion" alert
City Op-Ed | Safe gun storage saves lives By Jeremy Bowers, Chief of Police | May 12, 2023 Piedmont Police Chief Jeremy Bowers highlights critical actions to take if you keep firearms in your home.