California How Californians can use a new state website to block hundreds of data brokers By Colin Lecher and Miles Hinton | CalMatters | January 8, 2026 A tool called DROP lets California residents fill out a few forms to keep their personal data from being tracked or sold by data brokers.
Featured in Category Solving the home care quandary By Paula Span | KFF Health News | January 8, 2026 Paid home care is buckling under the surging demands of an aging population. But there are alternatives that could upgrade jobs and improve patient care.
Bay Area Oakland leaders cite double-digit decrease in crime, admit work needed on gun violence By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | January 7, 2026 Lee said lawbreaking was down by 24% across the board in 2025 versus the prior year.
Business & Finance Gavin Newsom joins Trump in blaming big investors for housing crisis By Ben Christopher and Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | January 7, 2026 The governor's proposal to regulate corporate landlords is a pivot toward populism.
crime The Blotter | Man pulled over with alleged prostitute By Damin Esper | January 6, 2026 Plus: hit-and-run, burglaries, stolen vehicles, and more.
City City Council approves LOU with Oakland for library services By Exedra Staff | January 6, 2026 Piedmont has never had its own municipal library and has paid for access to Oakland's for decades.
Health Matters Older Americans quit weight-loss drugs in droves By Paula Span | KFF Health News | January 6, 2026 Loss of coverage, gastrointestinal problems, and decreased muscle mass are all factors in the trend.
COVID-19 The CDC sidelined these childhood vaccines. Here’s what they prevent By Arthur Allen and Jackie Fortiér | KFF Health News | January 6, 2026 Experts warn that if vaccine uptake falls, millions could be hospitalized — or worse — as a result of preventable diseases.
City City Council approves $417,000 budget for Dearing Memorial project By Exedra Staff | January 6, 2026 The art installation is expected to be completed in summer 2026.
City City bids farewell to long-serving city attorney Michelle Kenyon, welcomes Deepa Sharma By Exedra Staff | January 6, 2026 Kenyon served Piedmont for 15 years.