City Operating a business in Piedmont? You need a license By City of Piedmont | August 12, 2025 Are you a freelancer, consultant, or independent contractor? It's easier than ever to register and pay applicable taxes via a new online system.
City City asks for feedback on home electrification programs By City of Piedmont | August 12, 2025 Take a short survey about the switch from gas appliance to clean, electric alternatives for Piedmont homes.
crime ‘President Trump is wrong’: Oakland mayor fires back after POTUS calls out city on crime By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | August 12, 2025 Evidence shows the East Bay city’s crime rate has fallen.
Elections Northern California Republican heckled at packed town hall over Trump and Medi-Cal By Maya C. Miller | CalMatters | August 11, 2025 Relentless, raucous interjections went on for nearly 90 minutes.
Bay Area Newsom makes seven judicial appointments in Alameda, San Mateo, Santa Clara counties By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | August 11, 2025 Here's the scoop on Alameda County's newest judges.
crime ‘We’re on the right track’: Oakland’s 29% dip in violent crime mirrors nationwide trend By Kathleen Kirkwood | Local News Matters | August 10, 2025 "Our work is far from done," says Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee.
City Planning Commission to consider streamlined permitting process for new businesses on Aug. 11 By City of Piedmont | August 8, 2025 Community members can dial in either in-person or via Zoom.
City Planning Commission to hold design standards study session on Aug. 11 By City of Piedmont | August 8, 2025 Tune in Monday for a discussion of "objective design standards" -- what new buildings should look like.
Elections Kounalakis becomes latest Democrat to drop run for governor By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | August 8, 2025 Kounalakis was trailing in polling and fundraising in a crowded field of Democrats seeking to replace Governor Newsom.
Bay Area Historic ‘peace boat’ tours San Francisco Bay, advocating for a world without nuclear war By Anna Tran | Bay City News | August 7, 2025 The Golden Rule has planned stops in San Francisco, Alameda, Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond and San Mateo until August 29.