California Parents of trans kids ask: Does California really protect our rights? By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | February 6, 2026 The state has not acted to uphold Unruh Act protection for equal access to health care, transgender rights groups say.
City New pool to open in April, city says By City of Piedmont | February 6, 2026 Staff moving on site next week; recruitment continues for lifeguards, swim instructors, and more.
Around Town Nominate a Piedmont Heritage Tree By The City of Piedmont | February 6, 2026 Do you have a favorite tree in Piedmont’s parks and public spaces? Let the city know!
climate change California spends billions based on this pollution tracker. Who benefits from its latest update? By Alejandra Reyes-Velarde | CalMatters | February 6, 2026 CalEnviroScreen helps determine which communities get environmental grants.
Uncategorized ‘Be on the right side of history’: Unions push Newsom to regulate AI amid presidential bid By Khari Johnson | CalMatters | February 5, 2026 Union leaders framed AI as one issue where the public broadly supports regulation.
commentary Thawing ICE: Minneapolis protesters defy the cold and federal forces in ongoing solidarity By Joe Dworetzky, Bay City News | February 4, 2026 Bay City News reporter Joe Dworetzky reports from the ground in Minnesota.
City City Council adopts ‘Objective Design Standards’ to govern new housing in Piedmont By Exedra Staff | February 3, 2026 As the state chips away at local control over new housing development, Piedmont still has control over some design standards.
Crime & Safety Fight breaks out at Piedmont-San Leandro basketball game By Damin Esper | February 3, 2026 No fans to be allowed at February 4 Bishop O’Dowd game.
Arts & Entertainment Amid a shortage of arts educators, a new fund launches to train teachers By Vani Sanganeria | EdSource | February 3, 2026 More than 5,500 arts teachers are currently needed statewide, according to a 2025 study by the nonprofit research institute SRI.
California What does the state superintendent actually do and how might that drastically change? By John Fensterwald | EdSource | February 3, 2026 The changes would take effect under the next governor and state superintendent elected in November.