Bay Area Alameda County Civil Grand Jury seeks volunteers By Exedra Staff/City of Piedmont | February 24, 2026 Investigate citizen complaints and examine the operations of local government agencies across the county.
Around Town Who’s that Good Dog? By Olivia Stevens | February 24, 2026 Teddy the Coton de Tulear is as cute as a button.
Bay Area Special education has become a flash point in negotiations with teachers By Emma Gallegos | EdSource | February 24, 2026 Special education staffing shortages reach “crisis” levels at the state and national level.
Bay Area Oakland Unified School District teachers’ union votes to authorize strike By EdSource Staff | February 23, 2026 Disagreement over pay and other issues.
public safety Super Bowl human trafficking task force nets 29 arrests, rescues 73 victims across Bay Area By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | February 23, 2026 One victim was a 12-year-old who was recovered in Oakland, say officials.
California Bodies of all 9 victims in Lake Tahoe avalanche recovered after weather delay By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | February 22, 2026 Three backcountry guides and six skiers died near Castle Peak earlier this month.
California Stanford longevity panel highlights need for lifelong learning to support longer work lives By Susan Nash | Bay City News | February 20, 2026 With average life expectancy having increased by 30 years over the last century, people need to think differently about work.
California U.S. Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs. Here’s how they’ve affected California By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | February 20, 2026 California ports, farms, businesses, workers and consumers have all been impacted.
Crime & Safety The Blotter | Man arrested for warrant, possession By Damin Esper | February 17, 2026 Missing person found, door tampering, and a recovered vehicle linked to home burglary.
Around Town Photos | Rain refreshes blooms in Piedmont Park By Photos by Julie Reichle | February 17, 2026 And Witter Field floods no more.