City The Blotter | Suspect crashes stolen vehicle into Piedmont Park By Damin Esper and Exedra Staff | July 18, 2023 Plus: Ace Hardware burglarized; police car hit; vehicles stolen.
City City takes next step in prepping for Moraga Canyon housing By Sam Richards | July 18, 2023 Costa Mesa-based urban design firm to lead effort that will include opportunities for public participation starting this fall.
City City Council votes to update climate goals, receives pool update By Sam Richards | July 18, 2023 Pool construction soon to move into building phase says project manager. Plus: PHS runners honored.
City City declares August 4 ‘John Tulloch Day’ By Sam Richards | July 18, 2023 Interim city clerk appointed Monday night as the city searches for a permanent replacement.
Bay Area It’s official. Backers of bid to unseat Price as Alameda County DA file paperwork By Keith Burbank | Bay City News | July 18, 2023 Pamela Price was elected in November on a platform of criminal justice reform.
Around Town Rec Commission to consider pickleball subcommittee recommendations July 19 By City of Piedmont | Recreation Commission | July 18, 2023 For the pickleball wonks: 128 pages of findings, data, charts and more on the usage of the courts.
Bay Area Audit finds Cal State failed to fully address sexual harassment on campuses By Ashley A. Smith | EdSource | July 18, 2023 Sexual harassment and misconduct complaints across the system came from faculty, staff, contractors, and students.
California Smokers fund California’s early childhood programs. What happens when they quit? By Ana B. Ibarra | CalMatters | July 18, 2023 A new ban on flavored tobacco products is accelerating a decline in nicotine tax revenue that funds California’s early childhood services.
California California Legislature could boost night markets By Lynn La | CalMatters | July 18, 2023 A new bill aims to cut red tape and costs in establishing night markets.
Bay Area Report: Governor’s mental health plan could strip more than $700 million from services By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | July 17, 2023 County-run mental health programs could lose out under Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposal to redirect the state's millionaires' tax toward housing.