Bay Area What are they trying to hide? California lawmakers kill lobbying transparency bills By Ryan Sabalow | CalMatters | May 20, 2026 Good government groups backed legislation that sought to make every lobbyist letter public and online, but those proposals appear dead for the year.
Elections Even while courting moderates on voter ID, GOP leaders still push debunked fraud narrative By Nadia Lathan | CalMatters | May 20, 2026 A Republican-backed voter ID law proposed for the November ballot could prevent as many as 1 million eligible Californians from voting.
Uncategorized Register for summer kickoff “Splash Bash” at the community pool starting Wednesday morning By City of Piedmont | May 19, 2026 The pool will be a summer fun zone on Saturday, May 23.
Crime & Safety The Blotter | Car stolen from Fairview Avenue By Damin Esper | May 19, 2026 Audi A4 taken from in front of house.
Elections Can you trust that post about Tom Steyer? How paid influencers are flooding into the governor’s race By Jeanne Kuang, Yue Stella Yu, and Maya C. Miller | CalMatters | May 19, 2026 The billionaire is paying influencers to boost his California governor campaign. Some didn’t disclose it.
Arts & Entertainment Kathleen Caldwell closes the book on Oakland’s ‘Great Good Place’ By Linda Lenhoff | Bay City News | May 19, 2026 Caldwell also hosted special groups, local authors and internationally acclaimed writers.
High School Volleyball | Piedmont players earning bids to play at USA Volleyball Junior Nationals By Reader Submission | May 19, 2026 Seven players have been invited to compete this summer at Nationals, the highest level of girls volleyball.
City Pool pass sales now open for non-residents; summer pass sales close Friday By City of Piedmont | May 19, 2026 Annual pass sales have been higher than projected; summer pass sales will be restricted to manage pool capacity.
Education California community colleges crack down on fake students stealing financial aid By Adam Echelman | CalMatters | May 19, 2026 After a spike in fraudulent applications, school officials say they're better at detecting and preventing fraud, though it still happens.
Bay Area High winds and high temperatures collide across the Bay Area increasing fire risk By Exedra Staff; Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 19, 2026 The National Weather Service issued an elevated fire weather threat on Tuesday evening.