Bay Area Suit says historical exhibits illegally removed from national parks, including Muir Woods By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | February 18, 2026 The lawsuit argues the Trump administration is unlawfully reshaping public history through changes to park educational materials.
Crime & Safety The Blotter | Man arrested for warrant, possession By Damin Esper | February 17, 2026 Missing person found, door tampering, and a recovered vehicle linked to home burglary.
health Kaiser strike hits fourth week as 31,000 workers demand higher pay and better staffing By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | February 16, 2026 Striking workers with one of Kaiser's largest unions have never before walked off the job.
Bay Area BART weighs contingency plan with station closures, fare hikes if ballot measure fails By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | February 14, 2026 Options include closing up to 15 stations, no night service, and increasing fares by as much as 50%.
City City says Piedmont Community Pool to open April 11 By City of Piedmont | February 13, 2026 5+ years since the community voted to build a new pool facility, a grand opening is at last in sight.
California ‘Valleycrat’ or Mamdani wannabe?: California Democrats are split on how to win swing votes By Maya C. Miller | CalMatters | February 13, 2026 After 2024 losses, Democrats are split on whether to move to the middle or embrace economic populism.
California California challenges Trump administration’s threat to withhold $5 billion over gender identity disclosure By Emma Gallegos | EdSource | February 13, 2026 At issue is whether school staff should notify parents if they believe their child may be transgender or gender-nonconforming.
Bay Area Rain and snow in the forecast for the week ahead By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | February 13, 2026 Saturday is the last dry day for awhile as a new system is expected to linger at least through Thursday.
California Factory-built housing hasn’t taken off in California yet, but this year might be different By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | February 13, 2026 Building homes inside a factory could revolutionize the American housing industry, ushering in a new era of higher quality homes at lower price.
City Nominate a Piedmont volunteer to be recognized for their impact By City of Piedmont | February 12, 2026 By March 13: nominate someone whose time, care, and effort helped make the city a better place in 2025.