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City
August 3, 2026

Free Shakespeare returns to Dracena Park on Sunday, Aug. 9

This year's performance of "Richard III" will be the fifth appearance of Vallejo Shakespeare in Piedmont.
Bay Area
August 3, 2026

High temperatures, offshore winds increase Bay Area fire concerns this week

Higher temperatures and offshore winds this week could combine to create elevated fire risk through the weekend.
  • Air quality advisory issued as wildfire smoke drifts into Bay Area

    Multiple wildfires continue to burn in Oregon and Eastern Washington.

  • The Blotter | Man shoplifts glue and stain from ACE Hardware

    Also: stolen vehicle recovered and a catalytic converter theft.

  • City asks families to review Civic Center travel routes before school starts

    Bake in some extra time and patience on your morning commute — street changes over the summer will create new traffic patterns near Havens.

  • Here’s what to expect as the new school year starts Monday, Aug. 10

    New cell phone policy, traffic patterns and school drop-off zones; also: interim superintendent appointment to be announced.

Health + Science + Environment

  • Homebuilders petition to drop endangered species protection for Swainson’s hawk
  • California nearly achieved universal healthcare. Now, millions are losing coverage
  • Controversial swan hunt appears to work: California’s mute swan population drops
  • Is this proposition a $4 billion giveaway to a billionaire-backed LA research center?

LIFESTYLE

  • The Dish | Shucked Mexican Elote-Style Corn
  • Local Lit | August 2026
  • Review: West Edge Opera’s comic book ‘Rinaldo’ takes Handel on a wild ride
  • Review: An affecting transformation, great acting fuel Shotgun Players’ ‘Iphigenia in Splott’
  • Photos: Dogs hit the waves for 10th annual World Dog Surfing Championships
  • Movies: Robert Townsend at CinemaSFBay, ‘Wild Inside,’ ‘Testament of Dr. Mabuse,’ CatVideoFest, and more
  • Berkeley’s former Half Price Books storefront to reopen as arts and makers marketplace
  • ‘American Pachuco’ tells vivid story of theater-activist Luis Valdez

AROUND TOWN

  • Free Shakespeare returns to Dracena Park on Sunday, Aug. 9

    This year's performance of "Richard III" will be the fifth appearance of Vallejo Shakespeare in Piedmont.

  • Who’s that Good Dog?

    Sociable Marley loves belly rubs and clean laundry.

  • Sturgeon Moon Eclipse and more | The Exedra’s Monthly Almanac for August 2026

    Look for the year's best Perseid meteor shower -- and the steepest slide toward autumn, as Piedmont loses more than an hour of daylight over the month.

  • Here Kitty, Kitty

    A Buffalo, NY stray lives large in sunny Piedmont.

  • Seen around town: Make way for ducklings

    Ducks out of water on Highland.

  • Resident registration for fall recreation programming opens Tuesday, August 4

    New special events, holiday camps, 801nce/month fun, and more Food Truck Fridays.

  • Piedmont Underfoot | Concrete stamps are history hiding in plain sight

    A walk around town can recall a bygone era, writes Piedmont resident Bill Reichle.

  • Competition pool hours change starting July 27

    High school water polo and Piedmont swim teams have begun pre-season practice.

  • Ask a Dog Trainer | How to trim your dog’s nails without all the drama

    Patience and treats go a long way.

CITY NEWS

  • In the News | In aftermath of Tesla crashes, regulators to scrutinize electronic doors

    From the East Bay Times: The NHTSA has received more than 140 complaints about Tesla doors since 2018.

  • Half-acre wildfire knocked down near Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland Hills

    50 firefighters were called out to the blaze whose origin was difficult to locate.

  • City asks families to review Civic Center travel routes before school starts

    Bake in some extra time and patience on your morning commute — street changes over the summer will create new traffic patterns near Havens.

  • The Blotter | Man found rummaging through trash

    Plus, report of a high school break-in, and stolen and abandoned vehicles.

  • Ballot measure arguments due August 3, 2026

    Plus: See who's pulled papers to run for City Council and School Board.

  • City Council adopts ordinance to increase transfer tax; approves November ballot measure

    The one-time tax occurs only when a home is sold, and would go into effect starting July 1, 2027 if approved by voters.

  • City Council appoints Leslie Mendez as Piedmont’s next Planning & Building director

    Mendez most recently served as planning manager for the City of Albany.

  • Departing Public Works Director Daniel Gonzales reflects on his tenure

    City Council issues a proclamation in his honor on Tuesday night.

  • Time to prepare your yard for fire season

    With or without goats, homeowners need to prune trees, remove dead vegetation, and clear flammable materials.

SCHOOLS

  • Here’s what to expect as the new school year starts Monday, Aug. 10

    New cell phone policy, traffic patterns and school drop-off zones; also: interim superintendent appointment to be announced.

  • PMS, PHS musicals announced

    PMS to present "Frozen, JR" in October and PHS will present "The Music Man" in February.

  • PUSD notice | Free and reduced-price meals for school year 2026-2027

    Children are eligible if the household income is less than or equal to the federal guidelines.

  • California budget clarifies teacher credentialing requirement, increases fee

    Teacher candidates pursuing a single-subject credential must have a degree in a subject related to their credential.

  • California will add science scores to its school accountability system. Why it matters

    Critics pan initial display of new state measure of students’ growth on tests.

  • PUSD says district is “at capacity” and not accepting interdistrict transfers for now

    Class size negotiations a factor in the hold.

SPORTS

  • Summer softball popular in Piedmont

    Slo-pitch league draws almost all ages, features fierce rivalries.

  • Sonoma State University to reinstate NCAA Division II athletics program

    Revival backed by state funding.

  • Bay Area sports leaders eye World Cup, other major events to expand regional economy

    The Bay Area Host Committee has already submitted its bid to co-host games for the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

  • Competition pool hours change starting July 27

    High school water polo and Piedmont swim teams have begun pre-season practice.

  • Oakland Roots will not return to the Coliseum for 2027 season

    The team will host seven more games at the Coliseum as part of the ongoing 2026 season.

  • Piedmont girls lacrosse coach Carlton Chan to retire

    Chan led the team to an NCS title in 2019.

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LIFESTYLE | RECIPES

  • Berkeley’s revamped Cheese Board Collective is bigger and better
  • The Dish | Easy Homemade Romesco Sauce
  • The Dish | Mediterranean Couscous Salad
  • The Dish | The Un-Enchilada Enchilada — Vegetarian or Chicken
  • The Dish | Pan-Roasted Halibut Puttanesca
  • The Dish | Honey-Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Yogurt Sauce
  • The Drink | Lemon Drop Wedge Shots

REAL ESTATE

  • 30 Blair Place, Piedmont
  • 423 Pacific Avenue, Piedmont
  • 6 Greenbank Avenue, Piedmont
  • 1624 Campesino Court, Alamo
  • 456 62nd Street, Oakland
  • A New Perspective: The Blind Spot | Real Estate Insights
  • 314 Wildwood Avenue, Piedmont
  • 1101 Mountain Boulevard, Oakland
  • 1452 Club View Drive, El Cerrito
  • July 12, 2026 | Home sales report for Piedmont

OPINION

  • Letter to the Editor | Why the Bonita Avenue parking reconfiguration deserves a second look
  • Voices | Join the Ocean Garbage Prevention Challenge
  • Commentary | Fast fashion fills California’s landfills. Thankfully a recycling fix is in sight

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CALIFORNIA

  • ‘Don’t Flock me’: California, U.S. lawmakers debate license plate reader technology

    They’re all over our roads and really good at helping police solve crimes, but do California’s automated license plate readers need limits?

  • California Democrats defy Newsom, back billionaire tax

    The state Democratic Party said opposing the popular billionaire tax could worsen the party’s already weak credibility.

  • California begins enforcing new transparency rules for AI-generated online content

    The implementation was timed to coincide with regulators in the EU and reflects close coordination between the two governments.

  • California budget clarifies teacher credentialing requirement, increases fee

    Teacher candidates pursuing a single-subject credential must have a degree in a subject related to their credential.

  • A California university is cutting ties with the Border Patrol after outcry

    Students and faculty at UC San Diego protested against campus police for collaborating with Border Patrol through a federal grant program.

  • Young Californians cite cost of living, distrust as top concerns, new poll finds

    Cost of living and inflation ranked as the single biggest motivator for the 2026 midterms, followed by opposition to the Trump administration, including among voters registered with no party preference.

  • El Cerrito begins removal of license plate reader cameras

    The City Council voted against renewing its contract with Flock after it was revealed that federal agencies had accessed data from the city’s 40 cameras without police knowledge.

  • Four myths about insurance in California

    There’s a lot of misinformation floating around out there about insurance.

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