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Gavin Newsom signs new retail theft laws as voters weigh even tougher penalties

By Nigel Duara | CalMatters | August 16, 2024

The 10 bills are intended to make it easier to prosecute people suspected of retail and vehicle theft without undoing changes voters approved a decade ago that reduced prison sentences for nonviolent crimes.

Climate

Oakland Zoo, Children’s Fairyland receive $400K boost for conservation, education

By Janis Mara | Bay City News | August 13, 2024

The grants will fund education and youth outreach programs for school-age children in the East Bay.

City

The Blotter | Man arrested for sending death threats to police

By Damin Esper | August 13, 2024

Suspect was known to Piedmont Police; also: stolen vehicles lead to arrests; residential burglary; and more.

Schools

Students head back to school

By Photos by Julie Reichle and Meghan Bennett | August 13, 2024

The 2024-2025 school year officially kicked off on Monday, August 12.

Around Town

Who’s that Good Dog?

By Ruby Guzdar | August 13, 2024

Navi has come a long way from her humble beginnings.

Around Town

Photos | ‘Winter’s Tale’ performed in Dracena Park

By Photos by Julie Reichle | August 13, 2024

The former quarry was the scene of misplaced jealousy and happy endings.

Bay Area

5 Bay Area cities offer political candidates extra time after incumbents fail to return

By Pete Young | Bay City News | August 12, 2024

Make that six: Piedmont also extended the deadline for school board candidates after two current officeholders aren't coming back.

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.

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.