crime Ex-SJ professor sentenced to over 5 years in prison for ‘arson spree’ amid 2021 Dixie Fire By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | June 5, 2024 Gary Maynard, 49, has a PhD in sociology and taught criminology at Sonoma State and Santa Clara universities.
Education Psychologist warns: Lack of playtime, excessive adult oversight, is hurting kids By Kevin Mahnken | The74million.org | June 5, 2024 A research psychologist at Boston College believes adults have re-engineered the world around kids to exclude and control them.
California California becomes latest state to try capping health care spending By Bernard J. Wolfson | KFF Health News | June 5, 2024 California’s new Office of Health Care Affordability faces a herculean task in its plan to slow runaway health care spending.
City National Weather Service adds beach hazard warning to hot weather advisory By Tony Hicks | June 4, 2024 Heat will drive more people to the coast; beware of sneaker waves and rip currents.
City Pool construction poised to move into final phase By Exedra Staff | June 4, 2024 Yet some obstacles -- such as the discovery of an underground spring -- remain.
City Vigilant patrol, training results in fast stop of fire in secluded home By City of Piedmont | June 4, 2024 A police officer smelled smoke, firefighters find fire burning inside a home on St. James.
Bay Area Bay Area could see extreme heat this week. Here’s how you can play it cool and stay safe By Janis Mara | Bay City News | June 4, 2024 Drink lots of water, wear light clothing and hats; also avoid sugar, alcohol, caffeine and high-protein foods.
City City Council considers proposed FY2024-25 budget By City of Piedmont | May 31, 2024 The second of two public hearings on the proposed budget takes place on June 17.
crime Community alert | Piedmont police say two assault incidents reported Friday morning By Exedra Staff | May 31, 2024 Suspect grabbed one woman on Bonita Avenue from behind and fled; similar incident reported on Pala Avenue.
City June ‘Cop on the Block’ event this Tuesday By Piedmont Police Department | May 31, 2024 The Piedmont Police Department’s neighborhood outreach continues on June 25 with a gathering on Caperton Ave.