Education Will this be the year California makes kindergarten mandatory? By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | January 5, 2026 California is one of 32 states that doesn’t require 5-year-olds to attend school.
Technology Could this mysterious California news site influence the 2026 election? By Colin Lecher | CalMatters | January 5, 2026 When is a news source not what it seems? The California Courier uses the name of an established paper and doesn’t disclose apparent partisan ties.
City Dispose of your holiday tree promptly and safely By City of Piedmont | January 3, 2026 Curbside collection for natural trees until January 9; special instructions apply for flocked or artificial trees.
Bay Area Rain, wind, coastal flooding in weekend forecast By Exedra Staff | January 2, 2026 High tides Saturday morning will likely close some roads in low-lying areas.
Bay Area What’s the deal with… local gas station closures? By Exedra Staff | January 2, 2026 Piedmont Gas and Auto Repair on Highland is shuttered for the time being.
City City shares video of 10 milestones from 2025 By Holly Hanke | January 2, 2026 Staff highlight new community services, safety and infrastructure updates, and more.
Oakland ‘What we refuse to do is forget’: Fruitvale marks 17 years since Oscar Grant’s death By Tanay Gokhale, Bay City News | January 2, 2026 To commemorate Grant’s 40th birthday, the Oscar Grant Foundation will hold its Legacy Gala on Feb. 28 at Scott’s Seafood in Jack London Square, Oakland.
City Support local, independent nonprofit journalism with a donation today By Exedra Staff | January 2, 2026 Thank you to those who have already contributed. If you haven't yet donated, there's no time like the present.
homelessness ‘We need real data’: Oakland needs 500 volunteers for 2026 Point-in-Time homeless count By Tanay Gokhale, Bay City News | December 31, 2025 The 2024 PIT count revealed that 5,485 homeless people were living in Oakland, making up 58% of the total homeless population in Alameda County.
Environment Contra Costa County confirms measles case exposures in Walnut Creek and Lafayette By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | December 29, 2025 Measles can develop seven to 21 days after exposure.