crime Oakland officials say crime along Hegenberger is ‘trending down’ By Kiley Russell | Bay City News and Exedra Staff | March 20, 2024 Authorities credit increased police, community attention for a reduction in crime in the neighborhood.
analysis Why is a grading system touted as more accurate, equitable so hard to implement? By Amanda Geduld | The74 | March 20, 2024 Standards based grading separates academic mastery from behavioral factors but requires educator training too.
Around Town The Blotter | Residential burglary interrupted by police By Damin Esper | March 19, 2024 House sitter reported people inside residence.
Around Town Barrett ready for Big Dance as Gaels head into March Madness By Damin Esper | March 19, 2024 Former Piedmont star is a key piece for St. Mary’s.
City Pool opening date remains TBD as construction continues By Exedra Staff | March 19, 2024 Project manager says rain, other factors have hampered progress.
Around Town Volunteers team with Public Works for Bushy Dell Creek planting By City of Piedmont | March 19, 2024 Park Commissioners and volunteers helped plant 40 riparian plants on March 15.
City Teen volunteer opportunities with PRD’s Sidekicks program By City of Piedmont | March 19, 2024 Apply online by Sunday, March 24.
Bay Area East Bay urban trail gets $30M funding boost By Grace Marion | Bay City News | March 19, 2024 Some 10 miles of the East Bay Greenway Multimodal Project between Lake Merritt and Bay Fair BART stations will be upgraded.
Housing Fresh batch of YIMBY housing bills clash with coastal protections (again) By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | March 18, 2024 Pro-housing legislators and advocates want to strip the California Coastal Commission of more authority in order to spur housing development.
Elections Why Prop. 1 foes are getting back in the fight By CalMatters Staff | March 18, 2024 The vote count has tightened: As of late Saturday, Prop 1 was leading by about 20,000 votes, with 7.5 million ballots counted and some 287,000 left to be tallied.