Around Town
California
Nov. 4 special election: Here’s what you need to know about Proposition 50
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If the Voter Information Guide gets you down, check out this quick explainer.Around Town
Linda Beach tot lot construction kicks off
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Aging playground gets a facelift, thanks in part to a grant from the Piedmont Beautification Foundation.Elections
Letter to the Editor | Vote YES on Prop 50
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We must answer Republican gerrymanders in Texas and other Red states with this temporary redistricting measure, says Bruce Joffealert
Oakland residents, officials take part in ShakeOut to stay prepared for earthquakes
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Coincidentally, a 3.1-magnitude earthquake shook the University of California, Berkeley campus Thursday morning.City
The Blotter | Dog sitter charged in burglary
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Homeowner says crime was caught on video; also ALPR alerts to stolen vehicle; residents report thefts of car, scooters.Oakland
Tens of thousands of Kaiser health care workers set to start 5-day strike
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The strike, over pay and staffing, marks the largest labor action in their union’s 50-year history.City
Seismic retrofit grants available for Piedmont homeowners – apply by Oct. 17
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You could get up to $3,000 to help make your home more resilient to earthquakes.City
Limited-time discounts on rooftop solar and battery storage
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City of Piedmont partners with SunShares to help residents transition to clean energy: Register by November 15 to participate.City
