Elections Prop. 43 would make special taxes harder to pass. That’s the point, say anti-tax advocates By Yue Stella Yu | CalMatters | October 9, 2026 The measure would require two-thirds of voters to approve any local special taxes, instead of the simple majority for citizen-led initiatives.
Elections Prop 45 explained: CEQA overhaul could shift who holds power over building By Alejandra Reyes-Velarde | CalMatters | October 9, 2026 The California Chamber of Commerce, the measure’s sponsor, says the measure would cut costs by speeding up building. Critics say it goes much further than streamlining.
Bay Area How California insurance commissioner candidates Jane Kim and Ben Allen measure up By Levi Sumagaysay | October 9, 2026 Two Democrats with differing approaches vie to regulate one of the biggest insurance markets in the world.
Elections Why are out-of-state billionaires funding a California voter ID measure? By Nadia Lathan | CalMatters | October 7, 2026 Republican megadonors are boosting California’s voter ID measure to understand how similar measures can perform in more moderate states.
Featured in Category Letters to the Editor | Support for Measure GG By Piedmont residents | October 6, 2026 Vote YES on GG, say former mayor Bob McBain, School Board President Ruchi Medhekar, and local realtor Teresa Baum.
Featured in Category Letters to the Editor | Bill Reichle for City Council By Piedmont residents | October 6, 2026 Longtime residents share their reasons for supporting Reichle's bid to serve the city.
Featured in Category Letter to the Editor | Cindi Reiss for Peralta Community College District Board By Teddy Gray King | October 6, 2026 The regional community college system that serves Piedmonters has greatly improved during Reiss's tenure, writes former mayor Teddy Gray King.
Elections Democrats want to change the rules for recall elections. Voters get their say with Prop. 5 By Kate Wolffe | CalMatters | October 6, 2026 Following the failed 2021 recall of Gov. Gavin Newsom, Democrats had the political will and momentum to call for changes to the recall process.
Featured in Category Letter to the Editor | Reichle’s priorities are clear, sensible By Christine Wente von Metzsch | October 2, 2026 Christine Wente von Metzsch says Bill Reichle is dedicated to making Piedmont a better place.
Around Town League of Women Voters of Piedmont to host political scientist Seth Masket By League of Women Voters of Piedmont | October 2, 2026 Special fundraising luncheon with introduction by Mayor Betsy Smegal Andersen on October 30.