State Senator Loni Hancock (9th District) is currently accepting applications for her summer internship program.
The unpaid internships run June 4 through Aug. 16 and require a minimum of 10 to 12 hours per week throughout the program.
Interns work primarily at Hancock's district office at 1515 Clay St., Suite 2202, Oakland but may be required to attend events and meetings at other locations through the district.
The Ninth District covers a swathe of the East Bay from San Leandro to Crockett, including Piedmont.
Applications must be received by Thursday, March 28. For more information or an application, see Hancock's website at http://sd09.senate.ca.gov/internships