gavin newsom ‘This tax could kill this industry.’ California cannabis operators brace for increase By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | July 1, 2025 The excise tax for weed is 19% as of July 1, up from 15% — the result of a political deal three years ago.
Environment CEQA, one of the biggest obstacles to building new CA housing, has now vanished By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | July 1, 2025 With the passage of a state budget-related housing bill, the forces of housing won.
Oakland Port considers new proposed name for Oakland airport that includes ‘San Francisco’ By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | June 30, 2025 The port’s board of commissioners will consider the new name at their July 10 meeting.
berkeley Grizzly Peak Boulevard, Panoramic Way in Berkeley to be closed for fire danger By Pete Young | Bay City News | June 29, 2025 No stopping will be allowed along Grizzly Peak, where all turnouts will be closed, according to city officials.
California Trump’s ‘roadless rule’ repeal could remove protections for 4M acres of California forests By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | June 29, 2025 But experts are divided about whether allowing road development and timber harvest in national forests will help prevent wildfires.
Bay Area AlCo supervisors adopt $5.1B budget without employee layoffs or cuts to services By Glenn Gehlke | Local News Matters | June 29, 2025 The budget includes $1.8 billion in salary and benefits for nearly 10,500 county employees.
Bay Area Oakland police warn of increase in crimes against rideshare, delivery riders By Pete Young | Bay City News | June 28, 2025 Officers urge drivers to remain alert and take precautions to protect themselves.
City Watch | City of Piedmont’s Volunteer Appreciation Reception By City of Piedmont | June 27, 2025 Missed the moment? Video of the April event is now online.
City City adopts budget for 2025-2026 fiscal year By City of Piedmont | June 27, 2025 Pool and dispatch center projects remain top priorities; Dearing Memorial, planning for a new public safety building, and improving public spaces also highlighted.
Environment A ‘poison pill’ in California’s budget deal ties state spending to construction By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | June 27, 2025 Details have been kept under wraps, even as California is now set to adopt sweeping changes to how it builds without much public notice.