Uncategorized PIE donates over $5K to PRD Sidekicks program By Exedra Staff | April 28, 2026 Piedmonters for Inclusive Education Board President Betty Rojas said Sidekicks is a vital program for families with neurodivergent children.
City Park Commission names 3 new Heritage Trees By City of Piedmont | April 28, 2026 Gingko trees on King Avenue, seen here in their brilliant fall foliage, were among those designated.
Around Town ‘Play Like a Girl+’ invites girls across the Bay Area to try new sports and meet pro athletes By Piedmont Recreation Department | April 28, 2026 This Sunday, May 3 from 10 am to 1 pm @ Witter Field; additional aquatics sports demonstrations at Piedmont Community Pool from 10-11 am.
Oakland Oakland airport can keep new name under settlement agreement with San Francisco By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | April 28, 2026 Mutual resolution also allows the renamed Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport to retain its current airport code OAK.
Education Voters to decide fate of $8M annual parcel tax for Peralta Community College District By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | April 28, 2026 Funds raised through Measure A are earmarked for academic classes, student services, and job training.
Education California’s math scores are abysmal. Is it time to screen kindergartners for basic math skills? By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | April 28, 2026 A new bill would require schools to screen all kindergartners, first- and second-graders for basic math skills.
Technology ‘A betrayal:’ California to share data on immigrant drivers nationally By Khari Johnson and Wendy Fry | CalMatters | April 28, 2026 Advocacy groups said the shared information will show whether a person has a Social Security number, meaning it could be used to identify people in the country without authorization.
featured Musk v. Altman — Day 1: Jury selected as blockbuster OpenAI trial begins in Oakland By Joe Dworetsky and Jay Harris | Bay City News | April 27, 2026 A number of prospective jurors indicated that they had strong feelings about Musk, particularly his political activities.
Bay Area Cashless payments expand to 5 East Bay regional parks this Wednesday By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | April 27, 2026 Ardenwood Farm and the Temescal Regional Recreation Area are among the parks shifting to cashless operations.
Bay Area Who wants to be California’s insurance commissioner? Your guide to the candidates By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | April 27, 2026 CalMatters interviewed five leading candidates who want to regulate one of the world’s biggest insurance markets. Here’s what they said.