City Piedmont firefighters halt house fire on Blair, saving two homes By City of Piedmont | April 12, 2024 Oakland and Berkeley Fire Departments provided mutual aid; the cause of the blaze is still under investigation.
City City Council to discuss FY2024-25 budget at April 15 workshop By City of Piedmont | April 12, 2024 On the agenda: Revenue projections for the coming year, existing service costs, high priority capital projects, and other noteworthy funding requests.
Bay Area Oakland Ballers add three players after open tryout, including first woman signed by MLB By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | April 12, 2024 The Ballers now have 31 players under contract going into spring training.
Books Bill to mandate ‘science of reading’ in California classrooms dies By Diana Lambert, John Fensterwald, and Zaidee Stavely | EdSource | April 11, 2024 A bill to mandate use of the method will not advance in the face of teachers union opposition.
City Op-Ed: Four ways to celebrate ‘Earth Month’ By City of Piedmont | April 11, 2024 Climate Fellow Alyssa Romea says, don't miss Piedmont Arbor Day and Earth Day Celebration, this Friday, April 26, from 3-6 p.m.
gavin newsom Backers of California homeless camp ban cite ‘successful’ San Diego law. But is it? By Marisa Kendall | CalMatters | April 11, 2024 A new bill would make it illegal for homeless residents to camp in certain places, such as near schools, throughout California.
California Public school choice exists in California, but few districts offer it By John Fensterwald | EdSource | April 11, 2024 Districts could view the rule as a strategy to stem enrollment decline and bolster revenue but few use it.
health California clinics brace for fallout from Arizona abortion ban By Deborah Brennan | CalMatters | April 10, 2024 Even before the ruling, confusion about abortion restrictions brought Arizona patients, and others, to California health care providers, straining some facilities’ staff.
City The Blotter | Man arrested with gun in Piedmont By Damin Esper | April 9, 2024 Suspect was already facing gun charge.