Bay Area Governor appoints three Bay Area residents to Superior Court judgeships in AlCo, SF By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | March 21, 2025 Here's what you need to know about the newly appointed judges.
Oakland SFUSD won’t lay off teachers; Oakland off list of most financially stressed school districts By Diana Lambert | EdSource | March 20, 2025 OUSD moved from a “negative” status on its second interim report to the state to a “qualified” status.
Elections Gavin Newsom’s MAGA-curious podcast mystifies listeners — and sets Democratic lawmakers on edge By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | March 20, 2025 Gavin Newsom’s podcast launch baffles Californians as the governor disappears from public events, raising questions about his leadership.
Bay Area Health officials reassessing harm reduction strategies as overdose deaths in SF increase By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | March 19, 2025 Taking on 'sacred cows' in order to get more coordinated services, better measurement of outcomes, and accountability for government.
California The high cost of fixing Lake Tahoe: Famed alpine lake still murky after decades of efforts By Julie Cart and Natasha Uzcátegui-Liggett | CalMatters | March 19, 2025 Billions of state and federal dollars are spent on Lake Tahoe, but pollutants still pour in, while development continues.
climate change ‘It will not be survivable’: Lake Tahoe could be a deathtrap during major wildfires By Julie Cart | CalMatters | March 19, 2025 Evacuating the Tahoe basin in summer could take 14 hours, and 99% of properties are at risk.
City Piedmont hosts dinner for Alameda County mayors By Photos by Julie Reichle; Exedra staff | March 18, 2025 The event took place at Community Hall last week.
City The Blotter | Man arrested with equipment to make fake IDs By Damin Esper | March 18, 2025 Suspect, who also had fake credit cards, was found at Ace after ALPR hit on stolen plates led the way.
crime In the News: Piedmont’s Capt. Monahan offers advice in SF Chron article on license plate thefts By Exedra Staff | March 18, 2025 Thieves work to outwit ALPRs by stealing plates.
addiction ‘Breaking the cycle’: SF Mayor Lurie unveils plan to tackle homelessness, addiction By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | March 18, 2025 The work started on Lurie’s first day in office, when he announced the fentanyl state of emergency ordinance.