City Photo update: Competition pool takes shape By City of Piedmont, Exedra staff | August 16, 2024 Concrete floor poured on Thursday; pool walls are next.
City City council to discuss updates to permitting process for new businesses in commercial areas on Aug. 19 By City of Piedmont | August 16, 2024 Survey says residents favor streamlining permits for restaurants, cafes, tutoring, and personal services.
City Piedmont school board, city council slate set for November election By Exedra Staff | August 16, 2024 Competitive races on tap this fall.
business Richmond, Chevron reach $550M compromise that puts brakes on November tax measure By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | August 16, 2024 Chevron offered to pay $300 million over 10 years, which they increased to $550 million if the city dropped the ballot measure.
addiction Fighting fentanyl: Assembly committee seeks solutions to rise of opioid deaths among kids By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | August 15, 2024 Between 2019 and 2021, drug overdoses became the third most common cause of death for U.S. children and teens, according to the CDC.
ballot ‘A huge disappointment’: $20B housing bond yanked from fall ballot amid flagging support By Cole Reynolds | Bay City News | August 15, 2024 Polling showed that voters’ interest in the proposal had stagnated as they remained concerned with inflation and high taxes.
Climate Oakland Zoo, Children’s Fairyland receive $400K boost for conservation, education By Janis Mara | Bay City News | August 13, 2024 The grants will fund education and youth outreach programs for school-age children in the East Bay.
City The Blotter | Man arrested for sending death threats to police By Damin Esper | August 13, 2024 Suspect was known to Piedmont Police; also: stolen vehicles lead to arrests; residential burglary; and more.
Oakland Oakland returns to its Roots: Pro soccer club will call Coliseum home for its 2025 season By Cole Reynolds | Bay City News | August 13, 2024 The team has bounced between local college stadiums for the last few years, most recently at California State University, East Bay.
wildfires Californians: Your rent may go up because of rising insurance rates By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | August 13, 2024 Small businesses that rent their space will be affected by their landlords’ rising premiums, too.