City Piedmont firefighters stop house fire on Sea View Avenue By City of Piedmont | March 8, 2024 Neighbor called 911 after seeing smoke coming from the home's second floor.
health Why daylight saving time is starting again in California By Lynn La | CalMatters | March 7, 2024 Voters authorized the Legislature to go to standard or daylight saving time year-round, but nearly six years later no law is on the books. What's up with that?
Bay Area Environmental groups seek new protections for burrowing owls, teetering near extinction By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | March 7, 2024 Habitat for the only owl species that nests and roosts underground is disappearing with urban sprawl.
Elections Progressives are not happy with Adam Schiff. Will it matter in U.S. Senate race? By Yue Stella Yu | CalMatters | March 7, 2024 The Southern California Democrat will almost certainly win against Republican Steve Garvey in November.
Housing What you need to know about California housing and corporate landlords By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | March 7, 2024 Some of California’s most powerful lawmakers have taken aim at corporate landlords this legislative session.
California When it comes to ketamine, Meta’s posting policy is contradictory By Darius Tahir | KFF Health News | March 7, 2024 The social media company warns users about the potential for abuse while also promoting the drug as a boon to mental health.
Around Town Want to weigh in on regional transportation improvements? Take this Caltrans survey By Pete Young | Bay City News | March 7, 2024 The public can contribute to the development of the Caltrans Bay Area Transit Plan.
Bay Area Caltrans launches data tool to bolster transit equity By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News Foundation | March 6, 2024 An online public information session for users will take place on March 20.
California The Klamath River salmon die-off was tragic. Was it predictable? By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | March 6, 2024 The suspected cause is pressure changes in a Klamath dam tunnel.
Bay Area Californians face higher costs for goods and services than before the pandemic despite inflation slowing By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | March 6, 2024 The consumer price index shows services are mostly responsible for persistent inflation.