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strike

SF hospitality workers approve potential strike at Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt hotels

By Cameron Fozi | Bay City News | August 12, 2024

The strike could happen this week; contracts expire on Aug. 14.

climate change

New laws impacting education go into effect as the school year begins

By Diana Lambert, Zaidee Stavely, Emma Gallegos, Mallika Seshadri, and Amy DiPierro | EdSource | August 12, 2024

Climate change instruction, menstrual products in elementary bathrooms, expanded TK, and more.

Education

5 updates on teens from the CDC: declining sadness, but more bullying and violence

By Marianna McMurdock | The 74 | August 11, 2024

Depression and suicidal activity have decreased slightly for teens since 2021.

Bay Area

San Francisco lawmakers propose naming portion of I-80 to Willie Mays Highway

By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | August 10, 2024

The resolution would rename a portion of I-80 where the Bay Bridge enters San Francisco near Oracle Park.

Climate

Watch out for whales: Humpbacks swimming near Bay Area shores pose hazard to boaters

By Cameron Fozi | Bay City News | August 10, 2024

Historically, warmer water near the shore has attracted the prey and lured their 50-foot-long predators in closer proximity to us.

Featured in Category

Candidate nomination period for Board of Education extended to August 14

By City of Piedmont | August 9, 2024

Five pulled papers for school board; none met the August 9 deadline.

City

Planning Commission to discuss architectural design standards for Moraga Canyon Specific Plan

By City of Piedmont | August 9, 2024

Canyon Contemporary, Mediterranean, or Suburban Traditional? Input to inform a study session on August 12.

Uncategorized

Planning Commission to discuss updates to permitting process for new businesses along Grand and Highland Avenues

By City of Piedmont | August 9, 2024

Changes under consideration include allowing new types of businesses to open without a public hearing process.

Around Town

Rec Dept invites girls+ to experiment with new sports at Try (It) Out Tuesdays

By Piedmont Recreation Department | August 9, 2024

Three upcoming evenings of hands-on activities for current and aspiring athletes of all skill levels at Linda Beach Playfield.

California

California school districts try many options before charging parents for student truancy

By Betty Marquez Rosales | EdSource | August 9, 2024

According to state law, a district can declare a student truant and refer them to the district attorney after three unexcused absences of more than 30 minutes during the school year.