City Piedmont school board, city council slate set for November election By Exedra Staff | August 16, 2024 Competitive races on tap this fall.
business Richmond, Chevron reach $550M compromise that puts brakes on November tax measure By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | August 16, 2024 Chevron offered to pay $300 million over 10 years, which they increased to $550 million if the city dropped the ballot measure.
addiction Fighting fentanyl: Assembly committee seeks solutions to rise of opioid deaths among kids By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | August 15, 2024 Between 2019 and 2021, drug overdoses became the third most common cause of death for U.S. children and teens, according to the CDC.
ballot ‘A huge disappointment’: $20B housing bond yanked from fall ballot amid flagging support By Cole Reynolds | Bay City News | August 15, 2024 Polling showed that voters’ interest in the proposal had stagnated as they remained concerned with inflation and high taxes.
Climate Oakland Zoo, Children’s Fairyland receive $400K boost for conservation, education By Janis Mara | Bay City News | August 13, 2024 The grants will fund education and youth outreach programs for school-age children in the East Bay.
City The Blotter | Man arrested for sending death threats to police By Damin Esper | August 13, 2024 Suspect was known to Piedmont Police; also: stolen vehicles lead to arrests; residential burglary; and more.
Oakland Oakland returns to its Roots: Pro soccer club will call Coliseum home for its 2025 season By Cole Reynolds | Bay City News | August 13, 2024 The team has bounced between local college stadiums for the last few years, most recently at California State University, East Bay.
wildfires Californians: Your rent may go up because of rising insurance rates By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | August 13, 2024 Small businesses that rent their space will be affected by their landlords’ rising premiums, too.
Education 5 updates on teens from the CDC: declining sadness, but more bullying and violence By Marianna McMurdock | The 74 | August 11, 2024 Depression and suicidal activity have decreased slightly for teens since 2021.
City Planning Commission to discuss architectural design standards for Moraga Canyon Specific Plan By City of Piedmont | August 9, 2024 Canyon Contemporary, Mediterranean, or Suburban Traditional? Input to inform a study session on August 12.