California Cops have to treat marijuana in your car differently after new California Supreme Court ruling By Nigel Duara | January 29, 2026 If you can’t easily consume it, having marijuana in your car does not give California police the right to search the vehicle.
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.