California ICE quietly opens another detention center in a former California prison By Wendy Fry | CalMatters | April 23, 2026 The new 700-bed detention facility operated by the for-profit prison company GEO Group is now one of eight ICE detention centers in the state.
Bay Area California’s ban on masked immigration agents struck down by federal appeals court By Nigel Duara | CalMatters | April 22, 2026 The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the Trump administration in striking down the law.
Elections A plan to cut a California tax is going to voters. Why LA’s ‘mansion tax’ is at the center of it By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | April 22, 2026 Other cities would also see an impact if the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers' Association-sponsored measure passes in November.
City Pool so popular city asks visitors to consider off-peak hours By Exedra Staff | April 21, 2026 Plus: Summer swim lesson and class registration opens April 21 for Piedmont residents.
City The Blotter | One suspect arrested in Scenic Ave. assault, robbery By Damin Esper | April 21, 2026 Second suspect at large in follow-up to the residential burglary that took place last month.
Around Town City anticipates Dearing Memorial to be completed by end of 2026 By David Thigpen | April 21, 2026 Its final form and materials are yet to be established.
Bay Area Real estate investors profit from long-term care while residents languish By Jordan Rau | KFF Health News | April 21, 2026 Over the past decade, real estate investment trusts have bought thousands of buildings that house nursing homes, hospitals, assisted living facilities, and medical offices.
Education School Board student representative applications due this Friday By Exedra Staff | April 21, 2026 Open to currently enrolled 10th and 11th graders at PHS and Millenium High.
Around Town Winners of inaugural Wildfire Resilience Awards show what wildfire-conscious homes and gardens can look like By City of Piedmont | April 21, 2026 Sustainability awardees honored at Monday event; including new award for fire-smart landscapes that also showcase garden aesthetics.
Bay Area Wet conditions to continue through midweek By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | April 21, 2026 Slightly warmer weather and drier skies expected later this week and weekend.