Bay Area California is clearing criminal records — including violent crimes — to offer second chances By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | March 21, 2024 California has one of the nation’s broadest laws to clear criminal records, and it’s about to expand even more.
health California doctors struggle to make payroll one month after ransomware attack By Khari Johnson and Ana B. Ibarra | CalMatters | March 21, 2024 Doctors and hospitals have been forced to forgo payments and risk medical supply shortages.
crime Oakland officials say crime along Hegenberger is ‘trending down’ By Kiley Russell | Bay City News and Exedra Staff | March 20, 2024 Authorities credit increased police, community attention for a reduction in crime in the neighborhood.
analysis Why is a grading system touted as more accurate, equitable so hard to implement? By Amanda Geduld | The74 | March 20, 2024 Standards based grading separates academic mastery from behavioral factors but requires educator training too.
Around Town The Blotter | Residential burglary interrupted by police By Damin Esper | March 19, 2024 House sitter reported people inside residence.
Around Town Barrett ready for Big Dance as Gaels head into March Madness By Damin Esper | March 19, 2024 Former Piedmont star is a key piece for St. Mary’s.
City Pool opening date remains TBD as construction continues By Exedra Staff | March 19, 2024 Project manager says rain, other factors have hampered progress.
Around Town Volunteers team with Public Works for Bushy Dell Creek planting By City of Piedmont | March 19, 2024 Park Commissioners and volunteers helped plant 40 riparian plants on March 15.
City Teen volunteer opportunities with PRD’s Sidekicks program By City of Piedmont | March 19, 2024 Apply online by Sunday, March 24.
BART East Bay urban trail gets $30M funding boost By Grace Marion | Bay City News | March 19, 2024 Some 10 miles of the East Bay Greenway Multimodal Project between Lake Merritt and Bay Fair BART stations will be upgraded.