City The Blotter | Woman arrested for mail theft By Damin Esper | December 5, 2023 Also: multiple DUIs; and trespasser refuses to leave Beach Elementary.
City City to launch new online permitting system for planning and building permits By City of Piedmont | December 5, 2023 Starting December 12, the city will no longer accept paper or email applications for most planning, building, and public works permit types.
California Legislative Analyst: State to face $58 billion, three-year budget deficit By John Fensterwald | EdSource | December 5, 2023 It's not looking good for K-12 schools and community colleges.
City Council approves city’s updated Emergency Operations Plan By Sam Richards | December 5, 2023 Increased wildfire risk plus the pandemic experience prompted the first update since 2016.
Around Town Lights Up! All are invited to Piedmont’s holiday light celebration on Dec. 6 By Exedra Staff | December 5, 2023 Featuring the lighting of the tree and menorah, seasonal activities, PHS Troubadours, and sweet and savory treats for all.
Around Town PRD Winter/Spring activity registration is now open By Piedmont Recreation Department | December 5, 2023 The 2024 Winter/Spring Activity Guide covers classes, camps, programs and events for all age groups.
Bay Area Alameda County DA changes tune after blocking reporters from briefings By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | December 5, 2023 Earlier this week DA Pamela Price's office excluded some journalists, including those from Exedra affiliate Bay City News, from a media briefing.
Health Matters Many people of color worry good health care is tied to their appearance By Colleen DeGuzman | KFF Health News | December 5, 2023 Many people from racial and ethnic minority groups brace themselves for insults and judgments before medical appointments, according to a new survey of patients that reaffirms the prevalence of racial discrimination in the U.S. health system.
Education Cal State union stages first of one-day strikes over faculty salaries By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | December 4, 2023 The California Faculty Association is seeking a 12% pay increase, while university officials counter with 5% in each of the next three years.
Housing Tens of thousands still waiting as California COVID rent relief program runs low on cash By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | December 4, 2023 The emergency relief program has been beset by lengthy delays and administrative disorganization, say struggling renters.