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Trump admin guts school safety committee created to combat mass shootings
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The 26-person committee was created through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act of 2022 and passed in the wake of mass shootings in Uvalde and Buffalo.Arts & Entertainment
Books Inc. files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy; 174-year-old chain to close Berkeley store
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All other Books Inc. locations will remain operational, pending court approval of a proposed reorganization plan.Around Town
Piedmont Beautification Foundation celebrates 60 years of service to the city
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PBF donates $60,000 to the city on January 21 to mark the milestone.City
The Blotter | Daytime ‘strong-arm’ robbery on Ramona; suspect flees
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Plus: DUI, multi-car collision on Estates Drive and stolen vehicles galore.Fires
Moss Landing battery blaze: Officials demand independent investigation of lithium-ion fire
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Without a proven system to fight battery fires, the blaze was still burning itself out Monday.Oakland
Ex-Oakland mayor, co-defendants plead not guilty to federal bribery, corruption charges
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The alleged scheme started around October 2022, just weeks prior to the November election Thao narrowly won.Fires
CPUC approves plan to require frequent inspections of PG&E fire safety practices
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One of the things California Public Utilities Commission will ask PG&E: can safety concerns be raised without fear of retaliation?City
Learn about Piedmont’s work to prepare for, respond to, and mitigate risk from wildfire
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Piedmont Fire Chief Dave Brannigan to deliver presentation to the Public Safety Committee on Thursday, January 23.Around Town
