Business & Finance California’s medical board can’t pay its bills, but doctors resist proposed fixes By Annie Sciacca | KFF Health News | August 25, 2023 The bill faces a pivotal vote in the State Assembly’s Appropriations Committee this month.
City City tackles pathway repairs in Dracena Park By Exedra Staff | August 25, 2023 This work is not related to ADA improvements coming to the upper part of the off-leash dog area.
Around Town Piedmont Beautification Foundation’s matching fund grant for sustainable pool landscaping is a go By Cameron Wolfe, Jr. | Piedmont Beautification Foundation advisor | August 25, 2023 Donations have passed the $100K mark -- and there's still time to contribute before PBF publishes the list of donors on Sept 30, writes PBF advisor Cameron Wolfe.
crime Traffic stop leads to arrest of man in possession of rifle ammo, stolen goods, and drugs By Exedra Staff; photos and details via Piedmont Police Department social media | August 25, 2023 The suspect was also wearing an ankle monitor and driving with a suspended license.
COVID-19 California boards want to keep pandemic rules for public meetings. Critics call it bad for democracy By Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | August 25, 2023 A disparate coalition of advocates is challenging efforts to continue carve-outs from open meetings law.
California California’s high court upholds voting rights law By Lynn La | CalMatters | August 25, 2023 Santa Monica's at-large voting system was found to dilute the representation of certain minorities.
guns ‘All we want is revenge’: How social media fuels gun violence among teens By Liz Szabo | KFF Health News | August 25, 2023 When posts that call out rivals go viral, fueled by “likes” and comments, the danger is hard to contain.
Around Town Still space in Rec Dept classes beginning Sept. 5 By Piedmont Recreation Department | August 24, 2023 Register now for art, cooking, tennis, ultimate frisbee, STEM, golf, outdoor sports play and more.
Elections Why a Colorado ambulance company wants to limit California taxes By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | August 24, 2023 American Medical Response has poured more than $3 million into a November 2024 initiative to raise requirements for levying taxes and fees.
College Gen Z’s declining college interest persists — even among middle schoolers By Joshua Bay | the74million.org | August 24, 2023 Pandemic-era trend continues to grow, pointing to the need for colleges to rethink their outreach strategies for students born between 1997 and 2012.