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Food & Drink
December 9, 2025

Piedmont Profile | Jeanne-Marie Hebert’s apéritif venture started with a pandemic road trip

Hebert and her longtime friend and business partner Jennifer Kimpe launched Rue de Rêve in 2024.
City
December 9, 2025

Piedmont’s new emergency dispatch center ready to open

The project was funded by the American Rescue Plan Act.
Around Town
December 9, 2025

Photos | It’s a wrap (already!) for the 2025 Scouting Tree Lot

A late Thanksgiving led to a surge in early tree sales, the Council said.
Around Town
December 5, 2025

Photos | ‘Lights Up, Piedmont’ marks beginning of winter holiday season

The annual tradition featured crafts, holiday carols, sweet treats, and a visit from Santa.
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  • The Blotter | Burglary at house under construction

    Plus: Stolen car on Hillside.

  • Share what you love about Piedmont’s parks and inform a long-term stewardship plan

    Community members are invited to share priorities online or at upcoming pop-up events in the parks.

  • City declares Dec. 10 as Piedmont Education Foundation Day

    PEF to host Open House at 401 Highland Avenue from 10:30 am to 4 pm.

Health + Science + Environment

  • Wild mushrooms linked to outbreak of deadly poisoning in Bay Area, Monterey
  • Cal Academy reveals what led to the death of SF’s beloved Claude the albino alligator

LIFESTYLE

  • The Dish | Dark Chocolate Espresso Pot de Crème
  • PEBCC to honor SF composer Kirke Mechem with world premiere on Jan. 24
  • Piedmont artist, actor Emily Keyishian finds creativity in chaos 
  • ‘Carols of Birds, Bells, and Peace from Ukraine: A Holiday Celebration’ at Zellerbach on Dec. 13
  • Recent government shutdown prompts local restaurants to serve up extra helpings
  • Local Lit | December 2025
  • East Bay Open Studios | Dec. 13-14
  • Berkeley City Ballet performs the Nutcracker at Alan Harvey Theater on Dec. 20

AROUND TOWN

  • Registration now open for Piedmont Adult School Spring 2026 Session

    The session starts January 12 and runs through May 30.

  • Photos | It’s a wrap (already!) for the 2025 Scouting Tree Lot

    A late Thanksgiving led to a surge in early tree sales, the Council said.

  • Who’s that Good Dog?

    Roused by the mere sound of a vegetable peeler in action, Moose is very motivated by carrots.

  • Piedmont Profile | Jeanne-Marie Hebert’s apéritif venture started with a pandemic road trip

    Hebert and her longtime friend and business partner Jennifer Kimpe launched Rue de Rêve in 2024.

  • 21st Annual Girl Scout Pinewood Derby coming February 7

    Mark your calendars -- and don't forget the car making workshop on January 24, 2026.

  • 5 things I love on College Ave. this holiday season

    Piedmonter and small business owner of Market, Jen Rego shares tips for local holiday shopping in the community she loves.

  • Piedmont Language School offers in-person Mandarin class for adults

    Classes held in conjunction with East Bay Mandarin School on Thursday nights at the Rec Dept.

  • Piedmont Play School hosts Toys for Tots drive

    Amidst the uncertainty the organization is facing, this year’s tradition of giving back is especially meaningful.

  • Letter to the Editor | I ran 17 miles to raise awareness of childhood malnutrition; donors showed up

    Steve Sidney, 76, ran 19 miles at Witter Field to raise money for Feed the Children, raising more than $11,000.

  • Piedmont Unplugged to lead Bike Bus to school on Jan. 9

    Ditch the car and join other Havens students on a community bike ride to school.

  • Resident registration for winter/spring recreation programming now open

    Non-resident registration opens December 9.

  • College students killed in Cybertruck crash remembered on eve of 1-year anniversary

    Soren Dixon, Jack Nelson, and Krysta Tsukahara remembered with permanent memorials in local parks.

  • Obituary | Wynne Augherton Ahern, 1964-2025

    Wynne is remembered as a vibrant, adventurous friend and mother who loved music and animals.

  • Obituary | Daley Mae Sarver Humphries, 1948-2025

    Daley is remembered for her warmth, Cal spirit, and being a "Mom to all."

  • Obituary | Marianne Buroff Sheldon, 1946-2025

    The longtime Piedmont resident and Mills College professor is remembered for her distinguished scholarship, resilience, and dedication to family.

CITY NEWS

  • Piedmont’s new emergency dispatch center ready to open

    The project was funded by the American Rescue Plan Act.

  • Share what you love about Piedmont’s parks and inform a long-term stewardship plan

    Community members are invited to share priorities online or at upcoming pop-up events in the parks.

  • December Cop on the Block

    Chat with a member of the Piedmont Police Department.

  • Letter to the Editor | Ending Piedmont Play School lease is a breach of community trust

    PPS designer Mark Becker and wife Tami urge the city to reconsider their decision.

  • New Planning & Building permit fees take effect Jan. 1

    With some exceptions, permit fees will increase to better reflect actual staff time spent on that type of permit, the city says.

  • Equipment problems slow pool commissioning process

    Still no opening date set.

  • Pierce’s Pledge | PHS alum whose son was murdered by her ex-husband is on a mission to prevent more deaths

    Lesley Hu, along with fellow PHS '97 alum Cody Dougherty, spoke to City Council on Monday night about the need for free, safe gun storage sites.

  • The Blotter | Multiple vehicles with smashed windows reported

    Plus: a DUI accident and the theft of appliances from a home staged for sale.

  • ‘Above and beyond’ | City Council affirms its commitment to wildfire mitigation measures at Monday meeting

    City updates fire codes for new construction and major renovations.

  • Letter to the Editor | The quiet magic of Piedmont Play School

    Parent June Groboske says the preschool is one of the city's great assets.

  • Brighten a child’s holiday: Fire Department’s annual toy drive now accepting donations

    Donation bins are out now at City Hall and the Piedmont Recreation Department, through December 23.

  • Letter to the Editor | Piedmont Play School site is not sacred

    The idea that the city somehow violated a "forever" agreement with the preschool is mistaken, writes John Tulloch, a PPS alum.

  • Council allocates year-end funds to address long-term capital and infrastructure needs

    City revenues were 2% above budget and expenditures 3% below budget, allowing $2.6 million to be transferred to special funds.

SCHOOLS

  • City declares Dec. 10 as Piedmont Education Foundation Day

    PEF to host Open House at 401 Highland Avenue from 10:30 am to 4 pm.

  • Student commentary | What I learned about the school calendar (and more) by attending a November School Board meeting

    School district decisions are a lot more complicated than students know, writes PHS student Donovan Sar-Garza .

  • Letter to the Editor | Generosity helps make the magic of Piedmont

    It's crunch time, writes Giving Campaign co-chair Catie Osborn.

  • Letters to the Editor | Teachers respond to school calendar concerns

    APT President Dr. Elise Marks and chair of the PUSD calendar committee Alli Cota explain how teachers settle on an August start date.

  • Giving Campaign reaches $3M mark

    Goal is $5M -- 94% of which will go directly to teacher salaries.

  • Photos | Scenes from ‘Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day’ 2025

    Event drew nearly 300 PHS, PMS and elementary school students who gathered in honor of the civil rights icon.

  • Letter to the Editor | School district calendar disappoints

    Small tweaks to PUSD's holiday schedules would really help families out, writes parent April Gruber.

  • Local with Lisa | Piedmont ranked #1 suburb in CA

    [SPONSORED VIDEO] The reason: exceptional public schools that consistently rank among the best in the state.

  • PHS Class of 2020 celebrates 5-year reunion

    Calling all '20 alums -- don't miss the fun on Saturday, December 20 at a venue in Oakland.

SPORTS

  • Boys basketball | Highlanders fall in Piedmont Winter Classic tournament finale

    Senior Dillon Casey had 22 points, passing the 1,000 point barrier in his career with the Highlanders.

  • Boys soccer | Piedmont searches for more success

    Highlanders coming off first CIF regional title.

  • Girls soccer | Piedmont falls to Miramonte

    Team plays well against tough opponents.

  • Boys basketball | Piedmont opens season 3-0

    Team gets off to good start.

  • Girls soccer | Season opens with 2-2 tie

    Highlanders get lead but Granada rallies.

  • Boys basketball | Piedmont hopes to be offensive juggernaut

    Highlanders should continue success.

  • Girls cross country | Piedmont takes 18th at state meet

    Team closes out strong season.

  • The Purple One Scholarship: Remembering Jack and Soren through the game they loved

    Oakland Lacrosse Club establishes fund in memory of Soren Dixon and Jack Nelson at the one-year anniversary of the crash that took their lives.

  • Football | Piedmont beats Willits 28-10 in NCS semifinals

    Highlanders advance to final against familiar foe.

  • Girls tennis | Piedmont girls tennis closes season in sectionals

    Ruthven, Chan, Huynh all make NCS brackets

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  • Piedmont profile | PHS grad to perform with Erasure star at the Palace of Fine Arts this weekend
  • Obituary | Maria Carson-Breber, 1964-2025
  • Supporting excellence in our schools | The founding of the Piedmont Education Foundation
  • Who’s YOUR Good Dog?

LIFESTYLE | RECIPES

  • The Dish | Hamburger Soup
  • The Dish | Pumpkin Custard
  • Local with Lisa | Say hello to Oakland’s newest wine bar
  • The Dish | Dijon Chicken
  • The Dish | Tomato Soup

REAL ESTATE

  • A New Perspective: Naughty or Nice? | Real Estate Insights
  • December 1, 2025 | Home sales report for Piedmont
  • Local with Lisa | Piedmont ranked #1 suburb in CA

OPINION

  • Conservation | Let ReCORK repurpose your bottle corks
  • Letter to the Editor | Three cheers for fifth grade Latin
  • Commentary | ‘Think Hopeful, Act Local’
  • Voices | New school year, new problems: class sizes, course requirements, and too many APs
  • Letter to the Editor | Let’s reframe the AP debate

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CALIFORNIA

  • Public memorial at Laney College to honor beloved Oakland football coach John Beam

    "Light the Path, Light the Field" starts at 4 p.m. December 10 at Laney Bistro.

  • Oakland’s new interim police chief names 3 officers to executive team

    OPD interim chief James Beere was most recently the department’s assistant chief.

  • Former Alameda County DA Pamela Price enters race to get her old job back

    Price lost her job via a recall election in November 2024.

  • Oakland to deploy speed safety cameras at 18 locations to curb dangerous driving

    Speeding fines will run between $50 and $500, depending on the speed of the vehicle.

  • Billionaire activist Tom Steyer launches bid to succeed Newsom as California governor

    His two core promises are to preserve the state as a hub for business and innovation while also lowering California’s cost of living.

  • Swalwell jumps into California governor’s race, vows to fight Trump and rising costs

    The Democratic congressional rep cites his experience as a planning commissioner and city councilmember for his hometown of Dublin.

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