Bay Area Legislative Analyst sees merit in Newsom’s plan for California’s school bureaucracy By John Fensterwald | EdSource | March 24, 2026 Proposed shift would include a new education commissioner role in Sacramento.
City Paths re-open at former Linda Park off-leash area, as hillside is restored as an oak woodland By City of Piedmont | March 24, 2026 Dogs and people must stick to paths to protect the newly planted areas.
climate change California sues Trump to keep shut oil pipeline on Santa Barbara coast By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | March 24, 2026 The offshore oil operation was shut down more than a decade ago.
Health Matters After multiple strikes, Kaiser workers ratify new contract, ending labor dispute By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | March 23, 2026 Dispute had been about better wages, workplace safety improvements and solutions to staffing shortages.
featured Viral video of ICE detaining woman and child at SFO draws condemnation, raises concerns By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | March 23, 2026 Incident was not connected with the federal shutdown, and prompted renewed calls for limits on federal immigration enforcement.
Housing Scott Wiener passed laws that made it easier to build in California. Can he do the same in Congress? By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | March 23, 2026 The San Francisco Democrat has a reputation for producing and passing a lot of legislation.
City Cybertruck crash survivor updates lawsuit By Damin Esper | March 20, 2026 Miller names Tesla in amended complaint.
High School Boys lacrosse | Piedmont opens season 3-3 By Damin Esper | March 20, 2026 Team is learning, growing, and off to a strong start.
Around Town Piedmont Beautification Foundation embraces two new projects, revisits two others By Cameron Wolfe, Jr. | March 20, 2026 Water-wise plantings, tot lot additions, and the Dearing Memorial are all on tap.
Bay Area Bay Area coalition launches campaign for $30 minimum wage By Tanay Gokhale | Bay City News | March 20, 2026 Organizers hope to put the initiative on the ballot in November.