Housing California lawmakers side with landlords to kill renter eviction relief By Ryan Sabalow | CalMatters | July 3, 2025 Here is the latest setback for progressive lawmakers seeking renter protections.
around town Grazing goats are part of strategy to reduce fire-fuel hazards By City of Piedmont | Kiley Russell, Bay City News | July 2, 2025 Hungry goats are back -- devouring the fuel that can lead to deadly conflagrations in the dry hills around Piedmont and Oakland.
wildfires In a first, California moves toward paying incarcerated firefighters minimum wage By Cayla Mihalovich | CalMatters | July 2, 2025 The effort took on a new urgency after hundreds of incarcerated firefighters were deployed to battle the deadly wildfires that hit LA.
City City marks latest community pool milestones By City of Piedmont | July 1, 2025 Key elements of construction are falling into place.
City The Blotter | Speeding Tesla pulled over, leads to DUI By Damin Esper | July 1, 2025 PPD says car was going 65 in 25 zone
City City to host July 7 reception honoring Piedmont police chief By City of Piedmont | July 1, 2025 Chief Jeremy Bowers is retiring after 29 years in law enforcement.
Around Town Local with Lisa | Checking in with Chief Bowers By Lisa Chan Carnazzo | The Grubb Company | July 1, 2025 [SPONSORED VIDEO] I spoke with Piedmont's retiring police chief, his journey and what's next both for him and the department.
gavin newsom ‘This tax could kill this industry.’ California cannabis operators brace for increase By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | July 1, 2025 The excise tax for weed is 19% as of July 1, up from 15% — the result of a political deal three years ago.
Environment CEQA, one of the biggest obstacles to building new CA housing, has now vanished By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | July 1, 2025 With the passage of a state budget-related housing bill, the forces of housing won.
Oakland Port considers new proposed name for Oakland airport that includes ‘San Francisco’ By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | June 30, 2025 The port’s board of commissioners will consider the new name at their July 10 meeting.