City Housing development, sustainability, wildfire resilience, and more: Learn about projects shaping Piedmont’s future By The City of Piedmont | August 18, 2025 Don't miss the Planning & Building Department's Open House this Thursday, August 21 at Veterans' Hall.
anxiety Youth suicide has declined since pandemic, but disparities persist for some in California By Vani Sanganeria | EdSource | August 17, 2025 Students who may need support for depression, anxiety or suicidal ideation are most likely to access services through school.
animals Valley fever on the rise: Cases of dangerous fungal infection spread throughout California By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | August 17, 2025 Know the symptoms -- it is often under- or misdiagnosed because its symptoms resemble other illnesses that are more common.
Environment Commission takes initial step to tap brakes on vacation rentals along Monterey coast By Audrey Tomlin | Bay City News | August 16, 2025 Commercial vacation rentals in Big Sur and the Carmel Highlands are impacted by the decision.
City Share feedback on City roadmap for reducing damage from natural disasters by Aug. 22 By The City of Piedmont | August 15, 2025 Reminder to residents to review the City’s Draft Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) before the survey closes this Friday.
California Covered California health insurance will cost more in 2026. Here’s what’s behind the double-digit increase By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | August 15, 2025 Federal subsidies, set to expire at year’s end, are partly to blame.
crime Brother of SF influencer Ricci Wynne facing same human trafficking, pimping charges By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | August 13, 2025 Prosecutors in San Francisco have also charged Ricci Wynne with two felony counts of alleged pimping and pandering.
homelessness San Jose set to sweep largest encampment, but displaced residents have nowhere to go By Joyce Chu | San Jose Spotlight | August 13, 2025 Advocates have questioned why the city doesn’t delay the sweep until the hotels and tiny homes are available.
Environment Bay Area Air District reaches agreement with Argent Materials over air quality violations By Audrey Tomlin | Bay City News | August 13, 2025 Under the agreement, they will install air quality monitors and track emissions in real time at both facilities for the next three years.
City The Blotter | Vehicle stolen in middle of the night By Damin Esper | August 12, 2025 Reported crime happened on Greenbank; also a jewelry theft and DUI.