City The Blotter | Two arrested for breaking into vehicles By Damin Esper | October 29, 2024 Witness tip leads to arrests; plus residents surprise burglars in the act; and vehicle sought in SF chase triggers ALPR alert.
City Planning Commission OKs Wildwood EV charging station, with conditions By Exedra Staff | October 29, 2024 Commissioners nix 24/7 operation.
Elections Voting by mail? Election officials urge Bay Area voters to not miss deadline By Pete Young | Bay City News | October 28, 2024 Voters urged to get ballots mailed ASAP, but those postmarked on or before Election Day and received by Nov. 12 will be accepted.
health Denied coverage for mental health treatment? Here’s what you can do By Jocelyn Wiener | CalMatters | October 28, 2024 Government agencies can overrule an insurance company’s denial of coverage for a medically necessary mental health treatment, but figuring out how to appeal can be complicated.
City Home electrification survey: Share your experiences, thoughts on solar panels, heat pumps, and other electric appliances By City of Piedmont | October 25, 2024 Before November 30: Complete a short survey and you'll be entered to win a $50 Ace Hardware gift card.
City Voting options for the Nov. 5, 2024 election By City of Piedmont | October 25, 2024 Do you have a plan to vote? Learn where to mail your ballot, find an in-person vote center, and more.
Elections Letter to the Editor | Support teachers by voting for Measure P By Jordan Kim, 12th grade, PHS | October 25, 2024 PHS senior Jordan Kim highlights a favorite math teacher.
Bay Area Justice Department outlines Election Day Program to support voters, ensure safety By Katy St. Clair, Bay City News | October 25, 2024 DOJ's Northern District in CA -- which covers SF, Oakland, and Piedmont -- will be on call to oversee election day complaints.
Oakland Taxing their patience: AlCo treasury sorry for confusion over where to send property taxes By Dan McMenamin, Bay City News | October 25, 2024 Residents can send payments to either SF PO box or Oakland address, and can also pay online, the treasury's preferred method to receive the payments.
budget More pain ahead: Oakland leaders get grim news on city’s looming $80M budget deficit By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | October 23, 2024 The city is facing millions of dollars in potential service cuts as part of its ongoing structural budget deficit.