berkeley Berkeley police encryption plan triggers public pushback By Emilie Raguso | The Berkeley Scanner | October 21, 2025 California Highway Patrol traffic in Oakland remains public, at least for now. The CHP also hosts a real-time log of its calls to help keep the public informed.
Education Expect more phonics lessons in California schools under law Newsom signed By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | October 20, 2025 The law comes on the heels of a host of other literacy initiatives, including mandatory dyslexia screening and universal transitional kindergarten.
Around Town ‘No Kings, only the people’: Protesters blanket Bay Area with peaceful message By Exedra Staff | Andres Jimenez Larios and Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | October 19, 2025 Nearly 7 million people turned out across the country to protest President Trump, event organizers say.
Around Town Linda Beach tot lot construction kicks off By The City of Piedmont and Exedra Staff | October 17, 2025 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 By Bruce Joffe | October 17, 2025 We must answer Republican gerrymanders in Texas and other Red states with this temporary redistricting measure, says Bruce Joffe
alert Oakland residents, officials take part in ShakeOut to stay prepared for earthquakes By Andres Jimenez Larios, Bay City News | October 17, 2025 Coincidentally, a 3.1-magnitude earthquake shook the University of California, Berkeley campus Thursday morning.
Environment Rare native plant rediscovered in East Bay after 68 years By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | October 16, 2025 Native plants are important for supporting a more diverse ecology of butterflies, birds and other animals, including humans.
Around Town Local with Lisa | Meet your new Piedmont neighbors By Lisa Chan Carnazzo | The Grubb Company | October 16, 2025 [SPONSORED VIDEO] One of the perks of real estate beyond helping clients find a home is welcoming them into the Piedmont community.
Education Alameda County students outperform state averages in English, math and science By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | October 16, 2025 Also, the county’s ELA and math scores are nearly back to pre-pandemic levels.
Featured in Category School community divided over addition of more advanced courses to HS curriculum By Exedra Staff | October 14, 2025 Effort to offer more options for humanities bumps up against larger AP debate.