health A new California law will prohibit sales of disposable vapes. Here’s why By Lynn La | CalMatters | October 1, 2026 The measure is intended to prevent lithium battery fires at landfills and recycling centers.
California New California laws add protections for sexual assault survivors on college campuses By William Melhado | EdSource | September 30, 2026 Laws address survivor privacy protections and improving universities' training around recognizing human trafficking.
Oakland Federal judge ends 23 years of court oversight of Oakland Police Department By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | September 30, 2026 The oversight began as part of a court settlement following the so-called “Oakland Riders” scandal.
City The Blotter | Prior stop leads to search warrant By Damin Esper | September 29, 2026 Multiple guns, other weapons recovered
City Letter to the Editor | Measure GG is essential to Piedmont’s infrastructure By Jen Cavenaugh, Former Mayor of Piedmont | September 29, 2026 Piedmont's buildings, parks, streets need to be maintained and operated, says former Mayor of Piedmont Jen Cavenaugh.
California Newsom signs bill to detect math challenges in younger students By Mallika Seshadri | EdSource | September 28, 2026 Senate Bill 1067 is intended to prevent achievement gaps in the subject.
wildfires Cal Fire firefighters stand to gain significant raise under law Newsom just signed By Adam Ashton | CalMatters | September 28, 2026 The statewide organization tends to pay firefighters less money than city fire departments.
City Water main break on Grand Avenue disrupts traffic By Exedra Staff | September 25, 2026 The incident late Thursday afternoon drew the police and fire departments to the area.
Featured in Category PEF launches Giving Campaign 2026 By Bindu Lokre, Brook Meakins, and Ellie Somers | September 25, 2026 Celebrating the start of PEF’s biggest annual campaign supporting Piedmont's public schools.
Around Town Letter to the Editor | Bill Reichle is a great neighbor — and a proven leader By Wayne Leong, MD and Suzanna Chan, PharmD | September 25, 2026 The former UC Berkeley assistant vice chancellor has our strong support for City Council, say Wayne Leong and Suzanna Chan.