health California state employees alarmed by demand to prove their citizenship By Khari Johnson | CalMatters | January 29, 2026 Public health agency leaders said in a memo that verification is necessary to receive federal funding.
News Study: 98% of teens have school cellphone bans, but majority don’t follow them By Lauren Wagner | The74 | January 28, 2026 New research shows that teens mostly support the policies — yet may not follow them.
Education Bachelor’s degrees at community colleges: Lawmakers say yes, UC and CSU say slow down By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | January 28, 2026 The latest bill would allow a south San Diego County community college to create up to four additional bachelor’s programs aimed at workforce needs.
City Community Pool Q&A with city leaders on Feb. 5 By City of Piedmont | January 27, 2026 Commissioning continues; residents are encouraged to submit questions in advance.
Bay Area The Blotter | Resident accuses housecleaner of theft By Damin Esper | January 27, 2026 No evidence found to back up accusation.
California Labor unions split among Democratic candidates for state superintendent By John Fensterwald | EdSource | January 27, 2026 In a rare lack of labor unanimity, several candidates received labor union endorsements.
City Nominate a neighbor to be recognized for sustainable home improvements By City of Piedmont | January 27, 2026 Nomination deadline is February 18; awardees will be recognized at the city's Design Awards Gala on April 15.
City Local leaders attend ribbon-cutting for new city dispatch center By Photos by Julie Reichle | January 27, 2026 The $3.1 million, 18-month project, was completed on budget and leveraged $2.1 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funding.
Health Matters Doctors increasingly see AI scribes in a positive light, but hiccups persist By Michelle Andrews | KFF Health News | January 27, 2026 Health tech experts estimate that a third of providers have access to ambient AI scribe technology.
Oakland Nurses hit picket line at Bay Area Kaiser hospitals as open-ended strike continues By Tanay Gokhale | Bay City News | January 26, 2026 Some 31,000 unionized employees planned to take part in the work stoppage.