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California

A speakership deal: Rendon, Rivas agree on handover

By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | November 10, 2022

Pair strikes a deal in which Rendon will stay on, but Rivas will take over at the end of June 2023.

Bay Area

California school board races don’t see red wave

By Diana Lambert | EdSource | November 10, 2022

Conservative organizations spent more than a year recruiting, training and endorsing candidates in an effort to win what are generally considered nonpartisan seats.

Climate

Why California’s eco-friendly, tax-the-rich electorate killed Prop. 30

By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | November 10, 2022

The ballot measure also was complicated and divided Democrats, a recipe for failure.

Elections

Medhekar, Thomasson win in Board of Education race

By Exedra Staff | November 9, 2022

A decisive victory for the two first-time candidates.

City

Andersen, Long, Ramsey prevail in City Council race

By Exedra Staff | November 8, 2022

Two incumbents and a newcomer with planning commission experience win voter approval.

Arts & Entertainment

‘Blues Is a Woman’ details a rich musical history

By Georgia Rowe | Bay City News Foundation | November 8, 2022

The award-winning theatrical show returns to Berkeley’s Freight and Salvage on Nov. 19.

Elections

Letter to the Editor | Former Piedmont mayor endorses Andersen, Long, Ramsey

By John Chiang, former mayor of Piedmont | November 4, 2022

John Chiang says these three candidates are best qualified for City Council.

Elections

Commentary | Let Piedmonters vote on housing plan

By Bridget Harris | November 4, 2022

City Council candidate Bridget Harris outlines why she believes the city should delay submission of the Housing Element.

Elections

Letter to the Editor | Ruchi Medhekar, a leader you can trust

By Linda and Andrew Wendel | Parents of students at PMS and Beach Elementary | November 4, 2022

Linda and Andrew Wendel say Medhekar will champion educational excellence and student wellness.

Elections

Letter to the Editor | Medhekar and Thomasson are leaders who show up

By Amber Brumfiel, mother of students at Beach and Wildwood and Board Member of PRAISE. | November 4, 2022

These two candidates understand the importance of inclusion in our schools, writes PRAISE board member and parent Amber Brumfiel