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Lights Up Piedmont! Annual holiday light celebration returns Dec. 3

Join the City of Piedmont and the Piedmont Beautification Foundation for an evening of seasonal activities, music, tree lighting, and more.
Donate children’s books at the Turkey Trot bib pick-up on Nov. 26

Donations to the East Bay Children's Book Project are distributed to children in need throughout the region.
The Blotter | Costume jewelry stolen in burglary

Residence on Woodland Way hit in afternoon.
‘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.

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‘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.
The Blotter | Traffic stop leads to stolen goods recovery
Mountain bikes, generator found in truck; also DUI, plus attempted burglary reported.
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.
Pool update: Commissioning continues, no opening date yet
While the new pool may look ready for action, the city reports that several critical steps still remain before it can open to the public.
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.
City seeks input on proposed “Objective Design Standards” for new homes in Piedmont
A draft of the new standards is now available for review; comments due December 7.
Where to find a Cop on the Block in November
Check the schedule to see where neighbors and residents can next connect with a local police officer.
PRD posts job listings for the new Piedmont Community Pool
No opening date yet, but PRD is taking applications for lifeguards, swim instructors, and pool attendant jobs now.

SCHOOLS

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.
‘Once Upon a Magical Dance’ | PHS Winter Dance Concert is Dec. 5
PHS grad and UCSB dance major Mackenzie Seto-Nguyen is a guest choreographer.
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.

CALIFORNIA

Family of slain Laney coach expresses thanks to community, sympathy for suspect’s family
Beam’s tenure at Laney College was featured on the Netflix documentary “Last Chance U” in 2020 and included a state championship.
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.
19-year-old UC Berkeley student dies after being found near pool at ‘unruly’ frat party
Police sent the case to the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office for potential criminal charges against the fraternity safety coordinator.
Have thoughts on region’s future? Public comment opens for Plan Bay Area 2050+
Long-term plans impacting transportation, housing, the environment, and the economy have been met by questions, criticism.
Suspect charged with murder in shooting death of beloved Laney College coach Beam
The shooting, along with other recent gun violence, has prompted AlCo DA to reinstate mandatory minimum sentences in gun cases.
‘We cannot accept this’: Bay Area leaders, athletes mourn coach Beam’s shooting death
Piedmont Police Chief Frederick Shavies spoke at the recent news conference on the shooting.
More housing on the California coast? Changes at this agency signal a pro-building shift
The California Coastal Commission last week approved a rule change to make it easier to build affordable housing in Monterey and elsewhere along the hundreds of miles of the Pacific coast.
Data centers are putting new strain on California’s grid. A new report estimates the impacts
The report's authors conclude that between 2019 and 2023, electricity use and carbon emissions by CA data centers nearly doubled, while on-site water consumption slightly more than doubled.