public safety San Jose restricts use of license plate readers amid surveillance concerns, lawsuit By Keith Menconi | San Jose Spotlight | March 12, 2026 Critics say cameras are "ripe for abuse," while vendor (Flock) claims customers (cities) can control who accesses their data.
Bay Area San Francisco supervisor launches ‘dumb laws’ contest to identify outdated city rules By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | March 12, 2026 In a broader effort to cut red tape, residents are invited to dunk on unnecessary, burdensome, or outdated city laws and regulations.
Technology Sutter Health’s new robotic surgical systems in SF aim to speed patient recovery By Tanay Gokhale | Bay City News | March 11, 2026 The technology will enable surgeons to operate with greater precision and improve post-surgery recovery times.
City Aquatics registration portal now open By City of Piedmont | March 10, 2026 Create your account, add household members, and view initial programming options.
Around Town ‘Free as a Bird’: Piedmont High Bird Calling Contest to return March 20 By Exedra Staff/Reader Submission | March 10, 2026 Contest is in its 57th year.
City The Blotter | Wine, champagne taken in burglary By Damin Esper | March 10, 2026 Residence on Blair Avenue had open garage door.
Featured in Category Oakland Restaurant Week celebrates food and flavor across The Town By Exedra Staff | March 10, 2026 More than 140 restaurants have special offers and menus curated for the 10-day event.
Around Town Alameda County ‘Clean Water’ grants offer up to $6000 for community stewardship programs By Alameda Countywide Clean Water Program | March 10, 2026 Grants toward preventing stormwater pollution and promoting the health of local watersheds.
City Nominations sought for Piedmont’s first Young Volunteer of the Year award — deadline extended By City of Piedmont | March 10, 2026 All types of volunteer work may be recognized — nominate a youth by March 18.
California California schools debate how much AI belongs in classrooms By Betty Márquez Rosales | March 10, 2026 Experts urge caution, as risks currently outweigh benefits; school community feedback critical in ed tech use, experts say.