Crime & Safety Oakland launches literacy program leaders say could boost education, curb crime By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | January 12, 2026 The new, free citywide initiative Oakland Reads 1234! aims to increase literacy rates for very young students.
Oakland Oakland mayor nominates 2 candidates for Police Commission amid search for new chief By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | January 12, 2026 The commission is preparing to search for a new police chief.
City Planning Commission to consider recommendation on proposed ‘Objective Design Standards’ for new homes in Piedmont By City of Piedmont | January 9, 2026 The proposal includes updates to existing standards for ADUs, mixed-use, and multi-family development, and new objective standards for single family homes and residential projects up to 4 units.
Around Town Community invited to Piedmont’s 29th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration By City of Piedmont | January 9, 2026 Featuring Congresswoman Lateefah Simon; free tickets available while capacity allows.
Around Town Stolen truck crashes into home: Piedmont Police By Exedra Staff | January 9, 2026 Suspects crashed brand new vehicle hauling dirt and concrete into home at Ricardo and Blair.
Business & Finance Gavin Newsom forecasts a rosier California budget and banks on AI boom continuing By Yue Stella Yu | CalMatters | January 9, 2026 The governor’s 2026-27 budget proposal projects $9 billion more in revenue than anticipated, banking on the AI-driven economy to last.
California Newsom proposes governor controls the California Department of Education By John Fensterwald | EdSource | January 9, 2026 Under the shift, the state superintendent of public instruction would have a different role.
California UC enrolls more Californians, driven by increases at Riverside By Michael Burke | EdSource | January 9, 2026 Systemwide, UC saw increases in enrollments of new out-of-state and international students.
California California rejects CDC’s latest rollback of childhood vaccine guidelines By Vani Sanganeria | EdSource | January 9, 2026 The federal agency on Monday scaled back recommendations for several common vaccines.
California Lawmaker targets repeat drunk drivers as part of larger push to fix problems exposed by CalMatters By Lauren Hepler and Robert Lewis | CalMatters | January 8, 2026 DUI bill styled as “tip of the spear” in addressing how California allows dangerous drivers to stay on the roads.