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.
Bay Area Santa Clara County cities weigh ending Flock Safety contracts over ICE access By Brandon Pho | San Jose Spotlight and Exedra Staff | February 3, 2026 The Atlanta, Georgia-based company partners with hundreds of cities across California, including Piedmont, and about 6,000 cities across the country.
Featured in Category Photos: Patriots, Seahawks arrive at San Jose airport for Super Bowl week By Andres Jimenez Larios, Bay City News | February 3, 2026 Super Bowl LX is Sunday, February 8 at Levi's Stadium.
Elections Republican Steve Hilton leads California governor fundraising as large pool of Democrats lag By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | February 3, 2026 Strategists say the many Democratic candidates aren’t raising money quickly enough.
gavin newsom Newsom blasts Trump administration’s immigration crackdown; touts California’s drug enforcement efforts By Deborah Brennan | CalMatters | February 3, 2026 Newsom has positioned himself as a resistance figure against Trump’s intensified immigration crackdown and heightened federal control over states.
Bay Area Some California high-speed rail records could remain secret under proposed law By Yue Stella Yu | CalMatters | February 3, 2026 California created an inspector general to monitor its long-delayed high-speed rail project.
Bay Area Rosie the Bridge? Leaders discuss honoring women workers on Bay Area landmark By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | February 2, 2026 There are no Bay Area Bridges named after women, and few that honor people.