wildfires In a first, California moves toward paying incarcerated firefighters minimum wage By Cayla Mihalovich | CalMatters | July 2, 2025 The effort took on a new urgency after hundreds of incarcerated firefighters were deployed to battle the deadly wildfires that hit LA.
City City marks latest community pool milestones By City of Piedmont | July 1, 2025 Key elements of construction are falling into place.
City The Blotter | Speeding Tesla pulled over, leads to DUI By Damin Esper | July 1, 2025 PPD says car was going 65 in 25 zone
City City to host July 7 reception honoring Piedmont police chief By City of Piedmont | July 1, 2025 Chief Jeremy Bowers is retiring after 29 years in law enforcement.
Around Town Local with Lisa | Checking in with Chief Bowers By Lisa Chan Carnazzo | The Grubb Company | July 1, 2025 [SPONSORED VIDEO] I spoke with Piedmont's retiring police chief, his journey and what's next both for him and the department.
gavin newsom ‘This tax could kill this industry.’ California cannabis operators brace for increase By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | July 1, 2025 The excise tax for weed is 19% as of July 1, up from 15% — the result of a political deal three years ago.
Environment CEQA, one of the biggest obstacles to building new CA housing, has now vanished By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | July 1, 2025 With the passage of a state budget-related housing bill, the forces of housing won.
Oakland Port considers new proposed name for Oakland airport that includes ‘San Francisco’ By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | June 30, 2025 The port’s board of commissioners will consider the new name at their July 10 meeting.
berkeley Grizzly Peak Boulevard, Panoramic Way in Berkeley to be closed for fire danger By Pete Young | Bay City News | June 29, 2025 No stopping will be allowed along Grizzly Peak, where all turnouts will be closed, according to city officials.
California Trump’s ‘roadless rule’ repeal could remove protections for 4M acres of California forests By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | June 29, 2025 But experts are divided about whether allowing road development and timber harvest in national forests will help prevent wildfires.