California Getting car insurance gets harder: California drivers face delays, higher rates By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | December 11, 2023 The California Department of Insurance is looking into consumer complaints.
Housing These Californians live in affordable housing. Why did their rent skyrocket? By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | December 11, 2023 California’s rent cap doesn’t apply to low-income housing, which has its own rules.
Bay Area Salaries, benefits increase as school superintendents become harder to find By Diana Lambert | EdSource | December 11, 2023 Superintendent pay in California has skyrocketed in the last decade, with salaries in some districts growing more than 60%.
City Planning Commission, City Council to hold study sessions on Housing Element implementation By City of Piedmont | December 8, 2023 The last meeting on December 18 is an opportunity for the community to learn what comes next in the housing process.
City Piedmonters donate more than 1,000 toys (so far) to annual toy drive By City of Piedmont | December 8, 2023 Donations accepted through December 23 in bins at City Hall, the Rec Department, and in the Police Department lobby.
City Climate Corner Op-Ed: How to green your holiday season By Alyssa Romea | Piedmont Climate Fellow | December 8, 2023 Piedmont Climate Fellow Alyssa Romea calls on community members to bring a sustainable lens to this year’s holiday festivities.
Oakland Oakland Ballers announce inaugural season schedule, will play first home game June 4 By Tony Hicks, Bay City News Foundation | December 8, 2023 The Ballers will face seven teams from the independent Pioneer League in 2024.
City Comments open on draft Environmental Impact Report for city’s Housing Element By City of Piedmont | December 7, 2023 Comments must be submitted in writing by 5 pm December 18.
gavin newsom California budget rollercoaster: Analyst predicts $68 billion deficit By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | December 7, 2023 The state could dip into reserves and cut some one-time spending.
Elections McCarthy resignation sets off mad scramble By Joe Kieta | CalMatters | December 6, 2023 Who might run for his seat? Could one candidate be former Rep. Devin Nunes?