Education So your school wants to ban cellphones. Now what? By Linda Jacobson | The 74 | August 5, 2024 Cellphone bans during school hours have gained momentum across the country in recent months.
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.