City Police track stolen car before it crashes into home on Monticello Avenue By Exedra Staff | August 2, 2024 Suspects flee on foot; handgun recovered.
Around Town Cop on the Block events for August By Piedmont Police Department | August 2, 2024 The community-building meet-ups continue -- find out where to meet and chat up PPD this month.
health A soil fungus that can kill is on the rise in California: What to know about Valley Fever By Ana B. Ibarra | CalMatters | August 2, 2024 More than 5,300 cases have been reported in California through June, that’s 63% more infections than the same period last year
wildfires Toilet paper and flat tires — the strange ways that Californians ignite wildfires By Julie Cart | CalMatters | July 31, 2024 People — whether purposeful, reckless or simply careless — are responsible for about 95% of California’s wildfires.
Bay Area Mayor Thao signs sale agreement for city’s share of Oakland Coliseum By Cole Reynolds | Bay City News | July 30, 2024 The $105 million sale provides much-needed cash to Oakland, which would have faced more than $60 million in cuts to municipal services if the agreement hadn't been signed in the next month.
City The Blotter | Stolen car collides with police vehicle, suspect still at large By Damin Esper | July 30, 2024 The incident happened July 29 on and around Warfield and Magnolia Avenues.
crime Crews continue to investigate cause of fire that engulfed Rockridge bookstore, displaced 5 residents By Riley Cooke | Bay City News | July 30, 2024 The cause of the fire that broke out early Tuesday morning at East Bay Booksellers (formerly Diesel Books) is still unknown.
City Registration for TK-5 Schoolmates extended care now open By Piedmont Recreation Department | July 30, 2024 From arts & crafts to cooking extravaganzas, and scavenger hunts to minute-to-win-it challenges, after-school adventure awaits.
Featured in Category Contra Costa Health reports first West Nile death in county since 2006, urges vigilance By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | July 29, 2024 Caused by a bite from an infected mosquito, virus symptoms include fever, headache, vomiting, or rash.
lawsuit Judge in ethics commission lawsuit against Mayor Thao recall campaign recuses herself By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | July 26, 2024 It's unclear why the judge vacated an earlier tentative ruling in favor of the organization working to recall the mayor.