Oakland Oakland issues $334 million in bonds to fund new and ongoing infrastructure projects By Tanay Gokhale | Bay City News | December 10, 2025 City still needs to close a $40 million budget deficit and has hinted at a potential measure that will be on the ballot in the spring.
City Piedmont’s new emergency dispatch center ready to open By Damin Esper | December 9, 2025 The project was funded by the American Rescue Plan Act.
City The Blotter | Burglary at house under construction By Damin Esper | December 9, 2025 Plus: Stolen car on Hillside.
City December Cop on the Block By Piedmont Police Department | December 9, 2025 Chat with a member of the Piedmont Police Department.
Oakland Oakland’s new interim police chief names 3 officers to executive team By Pete Young | Bay City News | December 9, 2025 OPD interim chief James Beere was most recently the department’s assistant chief.
Bay Area Wild mushrooms linked to outbreak of deadly poisoning in Bay Area, Monterey By Pete Young | Bay City News | December 8, 2025 Officials urge the public to temporarily avoid foraging for and eating any wild mushrooms.
crime Public memorial at Laney College to honor beloved Oakland football coach John Beam By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | December 7, 2025 "Light the Path, Light the Field" starts at 4 p.m. December 10 at Laney Bistro.
alert Berkeley eyes expansion of alert system for construction projects, traffic advisory portal By Grace Marion | Bay City News | December 5, 2025 With the existing system, neighbors often go unaware of construction plans until paper notices are erected near the planned sites.
City Share what you love about Piedmont’s parks and inform a long-term stewardship plan By City of Piedmont | December 5, 2025 Community members are invited to share priorities in an online survey.
City Letter to the Editor | Ending Piedmont Play School lease is a breach of community trust By Mark and Tami Becker | December 5, 2025 PPS designer Mark Becker and wife Tami urge the city to reconsider their decision.