Around Town 4.3-magnitude earthquake strikes near Berkeley, felt across Bay Area By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | September 22, 2025 3 a.m. shaking jolts Piedmonters awake.
California Here’s how Newsom’s maps are already changing California’s congressional races By Maya C. Miller, CalMatters | September 21, 2025 Newsom’s plan came in response to President Donald Trump’s demand that Republican states redraw their maps to solidify House Republicans’ precarious majority in 2026.
construction Oakland implements new streamlined permit process for certain types of housing By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | September 20, 2025 The new “ministerial” approvals apply to market-rate single-family homes and multifamily projects with up to 30 units.
City City to host New Families Night on Sept. 19 By City of Piedmont | September 18, 2025 A great way to meet neighbors, city officials, and community leaders.
Featured in Category Where to find a Cop on the Block in September By Exedra Staff | September 17, 2025 One more opportunity this month.
California Oakland resident, Newsom advisor named chairperson of state air resources board By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | September 17, 2025 If confirmed by the state Senate, Lauren Sanchez will start the job October 1.
City The Blotter | Male driver arrested for suspected DUI By Damin Esper | September 16, 2025 Vehicle was pulled over at Grand and Mandana
commentary The Oakland Public Education Fund needs your help By Maya Guzdar | September 15, 2025 Maya Guzdar (PHS ‘18) invites Piedmonters to support OUSD by attending the Oakland Grown Student Art & Music Festival on October 25.
Bay Area Police arrest organizers, seize cars and guns believed involved in huge Oakland sideshow By Pete Young | Bay City News | September 15, 2025 About 100 cars and 300 spectators were involved in the illegal demonstration of automotive stunts off of Piedmont Ave last month.
health As RFK pushes MAHA, federal cuts shut down California health and nutrition programs By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | September 15, 2025 Whether federal cuts are legal is still undecided, but local health departments have already made moves to scale back.