climate change Legal fights over California’s homeless camps expand By Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | September 22, 2023 Municipal leaders are contesting a string of federal court rulings that restrict encampment sweeps.
crime After Oakland PD-US Marshals collab, council wants more help from FBI amid crime surge By Katy St. Clair and Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News Foundation | September 22, 2023 According to Oakland police’s latest report, the city’s total crimes have risen approximately 28 percent from last year.
Featured in Category EBRPD Roberts Pool open for preview after yearlong upgrade By East Bay Regional Park District | September 22, 2023 Roberts Pool will fully reopen for the swim season in 2024.
California More college campuses leveraging the outdoors to support student mental health By Noah Lyons | EdSource | September 22, 2023 Mental health practitioners say a dose of sunlight-derived vitamin D can help students dealing with stress, mental health issues.
wildfires Can this plan fix California’s insurance crisis? What you need to know By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | September 21, 2023 Insurers would return to wildfire zones, but would have an easier path to rate increases.
crime The Blotter | Strong-arm robbery; stolen tools; trespassing By Damin Esper | September 19, 2023 Taser used on one suspect.
City As crime rises, City Council signals willingness to spend more on public safety By Sam Richards | September 19, 2023 Residents fill City Hall Monday night to hear Piedmont Police Chief's quarterly crime report.
city City Council approves changes to parking and traffic on Guilford Road By Exedra Staff | September 19, 2023 Relief for residents who live on one of the town's narrowest streets.
Bay Area Wildfire smoke sparks air quality advisory, PUSD sports cancelled By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | September 19, 2023 Hazy skies forecast to continue through Wednesday.
Arts & Entertainment De Young Open features nearly 900 Bay Area artists By Anita Katz | Bay City News Foundation and Exedra Staff | September 19, 2023 Two Piedmont artists, Emily Keyishian and Irene Nelson, are among the exhibitors this year.