California California School Dashboard released for the first time since 2019 By Emma Gallegos, Zaidee Stavely, and Daniel J. Willis | EdSource | December 15, 2023 New state dashboard shows PUSD has a problem with chronic absenteeism.
City District 5 Supervisor Keith Carson’s surprise decision to not run for reelection prompts flurry of candidates By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | December 15, 2023 Two Piedmonters, Lorrel Plimier and Chris Moore, are among the candidates vying for Carson's seat.
Bay Area The first Spare the Air alert of season is here By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | December 15, 2023 No wood burning allowed while the alert is in effect, Friday through Sunday.
berkeley Land surveying begins at People’s Park as construction awaits CA Supreme Court nod By Grace Marion | Bay City News | December 14, 2023 Approval for UC Berkeley's plans to build student housing on the site have seesawed through the courts and California Legislature.
California Commission decision could move thousands of new teachers into the workforce quicker By Diana Lambert | EdSource | December 14, 2023 Next year, teachers who nearly pass their teaching performance assessment could earn a credential without retaking the test.
California As EVs rise, California gas tax revenue will drop by $6 billion, threatening roads By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | December 13, 2023 Fees on electric vehicles will make up only part of the transportation shortfall, so lawmakers need new funding options.
California Why CA border is at issue in Ukraine aid standoff By Lynn La | CalMatters | December 13, 2023 California congressional leaders are urging President Biden to reject a Republican quid pro quo for aid funding.
budget California’s food insecurity rises as pandemic aid ends By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | December 13, 2023 A projected budget deficit next year could dampen pleas for more state aid.
Bay Area Chabot Space & Science hosts meteor gazing in the wee hours By Exedra Staff | December 12, 2023 The Geminids meteor showers are back.
City Piedmont’s newest firefighters sworn into PFD by Chief Brannigan By Sam Richards | December 12, 2023 The three firefighter/emergency medical technicians and one firefighter/paramedic are all veteran firefighters.