climate change Climate change and flooding hit home in California By Rachel Becker and Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | January 1, 2024 The state takes more action on climate change in rules and legislation as drought is replaced by flooding.
Education Study: Parents trust librarians despite national push to ban books By Greg Childress | NC Online | January 1, 2024 Trust in school and public librarians is strong across demographic groups.
Housing New housing laws aimed to streamline building process take effect in 2024 By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | January 1, 2024 Opponents of proposed housing projects will find it harder to use the California Environmental Quality Act to delay projects.
health Vasectomies and birth control just got cheaper in California By Ana B. Ibarra | CalMatters | January 1, 2024 A new law eliminates out-of-pocket charges for birth control for millions of Californians.
Around Town The Blotter | Suspect arrested for attempted burglary By Damin Esper | December 29, 2023 Police apprehend man after resident scares him off property.
crime ‘We are devastated. We are angry’: Oakland police officer killed responding to burglary at cannabis dispensary By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | December 29, 2023 Officer Tuan Le, 36, was a four-year veteran of the Oakland police department working undercover.
Around Town PRD hosts Red Cross Blood Drive on Dec. 30 By Piedmont Recreation Department | December 29, 2023 Donate a pint and save up to three lives.
City Thunderstorms, flooding possible through Saturday By Exedra Staff | December 29, 2023 Expect heavy rain at times overnight and into Saturday.
City How to dispose of your holiday tree promptly and safely By City of Piedmont | December 29, 2023 Curbside collection for natural trees is December 26 - January 6.
City Photos | Another pool milestone met By Exedra Staff | December 29, 2023 Concrete slab is poured; steel up next.