Featured in Category Letter to the Editor | Blanket pardon of Jan. 6 rioters subverts the law, endangers society By Bruce Joffe | January 21, 2025 Resident Bruce Joffe inveighs against moves by the new president.
Featured in Category Letter to the Editor | Giving Campaign co-chairs give thanks for community support By Kim Hunter and Catie Osborn, Giving Campaign co-chairs and Piedmont Education Foundation board members | January 21, 2025 Kim Hunter and Catie Osborn say the annual fundraiser has raised almost $3.6M -- and there's still time to donate through June 30.
Around Town Piedmont Council Scout Open Houses begin March 3 By Piedmont Scouting | January 17, 2025 All youth, fifth grade and older, and parents are invited.
News Alameda County supervisors select 7 finalists to be interviewed to replace ousted DA Price By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | January 17, 2025 Supes seek applicants who can smoothly manage the district attorney’s office while implementing the board’s public safety initiatives.
Around Town Piedmont Council Scouting America is re-launching Sea Scouts By Piedmont Council | January 17, 2025 Info session on February 6.
Oakland Former Oakland mayor, business associates indicted for alleged fraud, kickback scheme By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | January 17, 2025 If convicted of all charges in the eight-count indictment, defendants could spend decades in prison.
Food & Drink Where are all the eggs? Bird flu’s spread not the only culprit in crisis of global proportions By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | January 17, 2025 Consumers have seen prices continue to climb this month as a global bird flu crisis spreads, leaving many markets depleted.
Oakland Oakland judge postponed Musk suit against OpenAI even as interest in the case gathers By Joe Dworetzky | Bay City News | January 15, 2025 Local judge officiates in the high profile case being watched across the country.
Oakland Alameda supes move forward with Oakland Coliseum sale to local development group By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | January 15, 2025 African American Sports and Entertainment Group’s plans include developing both market rate and affordable housing components.
crime The Blotter | Woman, accused of package theft, first to be charged under new law By Damin Esper | January 14, 2025 Law now allows a felony charge for theft for suspects with at least two prior convictions.