City Council approves grant for new pedestrian safety measures on Moraga Ave. By Exedra Staff | August 19, 2025 Work is expected to start in spring 2026.
Elections Newsom’s push for swift action on redistrict vote leaves counties scrambling to prepare By Maya C. Miller, CalMatters | August 19, 2025 Democrats want the proposed California maps to offset Trump and Republicans’ efforts to stack the next congressional election in the GOP’s favor by squeezing more Republican seats out of red states like Texas, Florida and Missouri.
Elections Republicans sue to block Newsom’s gerrymandering, point to legislative gamesmanship By Maya C. Miller | CalMatters | August 19, 2025 The rushed legislation for a special election on new election maps violates the state constitution, say Republicans.
Environment Walnut Creek crow is second bird in Contra Costa to test positive for West Nile virus By Pete Young | Bay City News | August 18, 2025 Transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito, the virus has also been reported in birds in Alameda county.
Elections California redistricting plan: 5 things to know about Newsom’s bid to redraw election maps By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | August 18, 2025 Governor Newsom’s plan could give his party five more seats and offset a Texas gerrymander.
Bay Area Marin police to cite minors under 16 riding class 2 e-bikes after grace period ends By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | August 18, 2025 The county’s Health and Human Services Department was seeing a sharp increase in serious injuries related to e-bikes since 2023.
City Housing development, sustainability, wildfire resilience, and more: Learn about projects shaping Piedmont’s future By The City of Piedmont | August 18, 2025 Don't miss the Planning & Building Department's Open House this Thursday, August 21 at Veterans' Hall.
anxiety Youth suicide has declined since pandemic, but disparities persist for some in California By Vani Sanganeria | EdSource | August 17, 2025 Students who may need support for depression, anxiety or suicidal ideation are most likely to access services through school.
animals Valley fever on the rise: Cases of dangerous fungal infection spread throughout California By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | August 17, 2025 Know the symptoms -- it is often under- or misdiagnosed because its symptoms resemble other illnesses that are more common.
Environment Commission takes initial step to tap brakes on vacation rentals along Monterey coast By Audrey Tomlin | Bay City News | August 16, 2025 Commercial vacation rentals in Big Sur and the Carmel Highlands are impacted by the decision.