Arts & Entertainment Cal Performances: Author, former Obama staffer to speak in Berkeley on Dec. 5 By Lou Fancher | November 26, 2019 Pod Save America co-host Dan Pfeiffer talks about politics and Twitter in the age of Trump and why young people are democracy's best hope.
California 71% of state’s voters support tax on plastics manufacturers By Keith Burbank | Bay City News | November 8, 2019 Taxes raised would fund environmental restoration and improve recycling infrastructure.
Elections PUSD Superintendent offers thank you for passage of G&H By Superintendent Randall Booker, PUSD | November 8, 2019 In a letter to PUSD families, Booker writes he is grateful for the continued commitment to Piedmont schools and public education.
Elections Letter to the Editor | Measures G&H are a wise investment By Anian Tunney, resident and local realtor | October 28, 2019 Local realtor says strong schools are important not just for students and teachers - but also for the community and home values.
Elections Who’s endorsing Measures G&H? Neighbors, civic and school organizations, teachers, and more By Yes on G&H | October 18, 2019 The Yes on Measures G&H campaign shares their list of supporters.
Elections Letter to the Editor | Piedmont teachers, classified staff endorse G&H By Gabriel Kessler, APT President | Terra Salazar, CSEA President | October 16, 2019 We care deeply about our students--please help us to continue building excellent schools and meeting the needs of all students by voting yes on G and H.
Elections Commentary | Making the case for Measures G&H By Hilary Cooper, Doug Ireland, Christine Wente von Metzsch | Co-Chairs, Yes on G&H | October 14, 2019 Piedmont students receive less funding per student and teachers are paid less than those in many nearby districts.
California California models how to banish gerrymandering — and why that’s so hard By Elizabeth Castillo | CALmatters | October 5, 2019 New commission lets citizens, not politicians, draw district maps, but finding qualified citizens willing to do the job is proving tough.
Bay Area What California knows about Tom Steyer By Ben Christopher | CALmatters | October 5, 2019 Five ways that California has shaped Tom Steyer, and how he -- the state's largest mega-donor -- has helped shape California.
City Budget committee to recommend that city extend, increase municipal services special tax By Sam Richards | October 1, 2019 Budget Advisory and Financial Planning Committee finds current revenues insufficient to maintain City buildings, parks and other facilities.