education Advocates for English learners and the ‘science of reading’ sign on to joint statement By Zaidee Stavely | EdSource | October 3, 2023 The joint statement makes it clear that English learners need explicit instruction in phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension.
Elections How Laphonza Butler could reshape California’s U.S. Senate race By Yue Stella Yu | CalMatters | October 3, 2023 Butler has not said whether she plans to run in next year's election.
gavin newsom California could soon ban 4 food additives in common sweets. What to know By Shreya Agrawal | CalMatters | October 3, 2023 California is on the cusp of banning the additives already barred in the European Union by prohibiting their sale by 2027.
Bay Area Newsom picks Laphonza Butler, political ally and power player, to replace Feinstein By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | October 2, 2023 The governor rebuffed pressure to appoint CA-12's Rep. Barbara Lee.
News Student debt relief scams on the rise. Here’s what borrowers need to know By Casey Quinlan | The74 | October 2, 2023 The restart of student loan payments has bred confusion that allows companies to take advantage of borrowers.
City Police chief responds to public safety concerns at Sept. 27 Town Hall By Sam Richards | September 29, 2023 Chief Jeremy Bowers fielded a range of questions and comments related to the recent crime wave.
City Neighborhood Watch, safety communication on agenda for Oct. 5 Public Safety Committee meeting By City of Piedmont | September 29, 2023 Plus: Hear more from Piedmont's police chief on crime and department strategies to address recent trends.
City Letter to the Editor | Appreciation for Harvest Festival volunteers By Mayor Jen Cavenaugh, Vice-Mayor Betsy Andersen, Councilmember Conna McCarthy, Councilmember Jennifer Long, Councilmember Tom Ramsey | September 29, 2023 Piedmont City Council celebrates the contributions of community members who made the annual event possible.
City City marks another community pool milestone By Photos by Julie Reichle | September 29, 2023 The outlines of the pool complex are starting to become more "concrete."
Elections With the death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, whom will Newsom appoint? By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | September 29, 2023 Newsom has said he would appoint a caretaker, not one of the three Democrats who are already running.