budget Santa Rita Jail to get $270M overhaul critics contend undermines criminal justice reforms By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | June 6, 2025 When a suspect is arrested in Piedmont, they are taken to the 36-year-old detention center in Dublin, operated by the Alameda County Sheriff's Office.
Bay Area San Mateo County DA seeks death penalty in Half Moon Bay mass shooting prosecution By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | June 5, 2025 The last execution carried out in California was in 2006 when Clarence Ray Allen was executed for triple murder.
Arts & Entertainment Updated ‘Goodbye, Oakland’ covers the demise of pro sports the East Bay city By Larry Sokoloff | Bay City News | June 5, 2025 First published in 2023, this year’s updated new paperback edition includes the A’s decision to leave Oakland last season.
Crime & Safety The Blotter | Piedmont man arrested for DUI By Damin Esper | June 3, 2025 Car was seen weaving and speeding near Ramona Avenue.
City EBMUD smoke test planned for La Salle and Sotelo this week By Exedra Staff | June 3, 2025 If you see smoke rising in this area the next two days, this is likely the source.
Uncategorized Park Commission to discuss landscaping and open space components of Moraga Canyon Specific Plan on June 4 By City of Piedmont | June 3, 2025 Video and presentation materials will be available on the project website after the meeting.
City Sign up for AC Alert to receive instructions for June 14 community wildfire evacuation drill By City of Piedmont | June 3, 2025 Blair/Scenic/Alta is where the action will be but there's an at-home exercise that day for everyone else.
Bay Area ‘A final act of love’: Oakland teacher killed by fleeing driver heroically saved his girlfriend By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | June 3, 2025 Marvin Boomer Jr., a teacher and coach at Castlemont High School, was killed Wednesday following a crosstown pursuit of a suspect.
Bay Area Air district issues health advisory for smoke from Canada wildfires; no Spare the Air alert By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | June 2, 2025 A Spare the Air advisory has not been issued; pollutant levels are not expected to exceed the national 24-hour health standard.
Elections Young Democrats offer lessons for their leaders at party convention By Yue Stella Yu | CalMatters | June 2, 2025 The stakes are high: As California Dems aim to retake the U.S. House in battleground districts next year, young voters could be key to victory.