Education California may ban legacy admissions at colleges. The end of affirmative action is a reason why By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | August 29, 2024 About a half-dozen private institutions consider legacy in admissions; none of California's public universities do.
Education California passes bill to limit student cellphone use on K-12 campuses By Diana Lambert | Edsource. | August 29, 2024 The Phone-Free School Act requires school districts and charter schools to develop a policy limiting the use of smartphones by July 1, 2026.
Arts & Entertainment Hooked on Books: The race for the Booker is on, and the Bay Area has a stake By Sue Gilmore | Bay City News | August 29, 2024 Oakland's Tommy Orange and San Franciscan Rachel Kushner are both nominated.
public safety ‘Disturbing and painful’: Antisemitic flyers, signs turn up in four East Bay communities By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | August 28, 2024 Lafayette was one of at least four cities in which residents reported antisemitic flyers being left on driveways the past week.
Around Town Who’s that Good Dog? By Ruby Guzdar | August 27, 2024 A couch potato by nature, Charlie has learned the ways of a road warrior.
City As fall nears, Fire Department urges residents to prepare their property for wildfire season By Piedmont Fire Department | August 27, 2024 This is the time of year for wildfires in the East Bay hills.
Schools PHS senior a finalist for Alameda County Youth Poet Laureate By Exedra Staff | August 27, 2024 Ellie Bleharski is also the founder of a publishing company that features young writers' work.
Schools Sign up now for Piedmont Adult School French classes By Piedmont Adult School | August 27, 2024 Longtime adult school instructor Jean Monnier offers instruction at all levels starting in October.
City Annual street sweeping begins Tuesday, Sept. 3 By City of Piedmont | August 27, 2024 Street sweeping starts earlier in the year and will be more frequent, a 50% increase over last season.
Food & Drink The Dish | Shrimp Saganaki By Brynne Staley | August 27, 2024 Make the most of the bounty of August tomatoes in this healthy one-skillet dish.