California 5 things to know about Gov. Newsom’s bid to change the US Constitution By Ben Christopher and Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | June 8, 2023 The proposal for a 28th amendment to address gun violence models some of California's gun laws but face an uphill battle in a national arena.
California A small world: How caste discrimination came to California By Sameea Kamal and Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | June 8, 2023 A bill to ban caste discrimination in California brings a global conflict to the Legislature.
Featured in Category Number of new California teacher credentials declines after 7 years of increases By Diana Lambert | EdSource | June 8, 2023 Elementary schools, which primarily employ teachers with multiple-subject teaching credentials, may feel the shortage the most.
City The Blotter | Bicyclist found with suspected meth By Damin Esper | June 6, 2023 Plus: PPD announces "Cop on the Block," a series of community outreach programs to take place on El Cerrito, Estates and Greenbank.
Around Town Piedmont’s trees are the gifts that keep on giving, says city parks manager By Sam Richards | June 6, 2023 Nancy Kent shares how new interactive software will help track and maintain Piedmont's urban forest.
Around Town Letter to the Editor | Pickleball brings community together in new ways By Neal S. Dickler, MD | June 6, 2023 Intergenerational play is what sets the sport apart, says Neal S. Dickler, MD.
City City budget a mix of optimism and concern for anticipated longterm costs By Sam Richards | June 6, 2023 Council directs staff to explore how to pay for what are expected to be significant facilities needs.
Around Town PRFO capital campaign raises $2.1 million for new community pool By City of Piedmont | June 6, 2023 A broad range of community groups joined more than 200 individual donors to support the fundraising effort.
Bay Area Gavin Newsom wants Ron DeSantis charged with ‘kidnapping’ migrants. Is that possible? By Nigel Duara, Anabel Sosa, and Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | June 6, 2023 Newsom's comments came after two recent flights delivered 36 migrants from Texas, via New Mexico, to Sacramento.
COVID-19 The many ways the Legislature wants to change California’s constitution By Lynn La | CalMatters | June 6, 2023 Since California adopted its constitution in 1879, it has been amended more than 500 times.