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City
September 1, 2026

‘Sustainable Parks Management Plan’ gives city an outline for the future

Heavy use and aging infrastructure have taken a toll on Piedmont's favorite public spaces.
Around Town
September 1, 2026

Photos | Chalk art and pancakes

One morning, two good causes.
Around Town
August 28, 2026

Piedmont Play School finds a new home

Longtime local co-op preschool is now located on Clarewood Drive in Oakland.
  • The Blotter | Car found abandoned, running in street

    Also this week: dog bite; identity theft; parking dispute between neighbors; stolen car; and auto burglary.

  • Piedmont Adult Recreation Expo seeks exhibitors

    Recreational, educational, or social programs and activities for adults are encouraged to showcase their offerings on Sunday, November 15.

  • Dress Best for Less $30,000 donation launches Wellness Center fundraising campaign

    The Wellness Center Support Committee is aiming to raise an additional $50,000 this year to support the Center's work.

Health + Science + Environment

  • Why car crashes are more dangerous — and more often deadly — for older pedestrians
  • Should California backfill science funding Trump cut? Voters could decide in 2028
  • Protecting gray whales could mean protecting the Arctic
  • Box of Ozempic weightloss injectable medication
    Can California help lower the cost of GLP-1s? Here’s what lawmakers are proposing

LIFESTYLE

  • The Dish | One Pot Dinner
  • Local Lit | September 2026
  • Movies: Diop, Scorsese retrospectives, Gen Z horror, and more
  • Children’s Book Festival at Fairyland on Sept. 19
  • Bay City Books: New books by NorCal authors September 2026 
  • Berkeley art exhibition reimagines creative yet defensible space for wildfire safety
  • Betting on Black: Oakland looks to establish itself as incubator of Black filmmaking talent
  • Marin’s Laura Marie Meyers creates a fun alternate reality in her debut novel

Elections

  • Five in the running for three open City Council seats
  • California Democrats defy Newsom, back billionaire tax
  • Is this proposition a $4 billion giveaway to a billionaire-backed LA research center?
  • Local candidate nomination period for November election opens July 13
  • Are California voters signaling tax fatigue toward school bonds and parcel taxes?
  • City Council adopts ordinance to increase transfer tax; approves November ballot measure

AROUND TOWN

  • Harvest Moon and the autumnal equinox | The Exedra’s Monthly Almanac for September 2026

    Summer winds down and fall is on the horizon.

  • Who’s that Good Dog?

    George the rescue pup hails from Puerto Rico but now calls local parks his own.

  • Here, Kitty Kitty

    Pip found his new family after life as a stray in New York City.

  • Piedmont Play School finds a new home

    Longtime local co-op preschool is now located on Clarewood Drive in Oakland.

  • Photos | Waning summer days = Movies in the Park

    Two more movie nights and two more Food Truck Fridays (with some overlap) are planned.

  • City extends evening lap swim hours at Community Pool

    New pool schedules started August 24.

  • Exedra reads: ‘Whistler’ by Ann Patchett

    New Exedra contributor (and former law school librarian) Edna Lewis shares her thoughts on Patchett's latest.

  • Sign up now for Turkey Trot early bird pricing

    Discounted tickets, Tiny Tot Trot returns, and a neighborhood cheer contest.

  • Learn about Piedmont Community Service Crew!

    PCSC will host its annual informational and social event on August 23.

  • Piedmont East Bay Children’s Choir fall registration now open

    Classes begin the week of September 8 -- come sing with us!

  • AI doc screening, community talk moderated by Bloomberg’s Emily Chang on Sept. 26

    After a screening of "The AI Doc", local AI leaders from Anthropic, Microsoft and Meta will explore the question “AI: Will It Save or End the World?” at the Alan Harvey Theater.

CITY NEWS

  • ‘Sustainable Parks Management Plan’ gives city an outline for the future

    Heavy use and aging infrastructure have taken a toll on Piedmont's favorite public spaces.

  • Where to find a Cop on the Block in September

    The police department's casual meet and greets continue.

  • Five in the running for three open City Council seats

    And without a competitive race, School Board incumbents to be appointed.

  • The Blotter | Car stolen twice in Piedmont

    Plus: Flock camera tampered with

  • Survey | Share your thoughts about the Piedmont Community Pool

    The City of Piedmont's survey will remain open through the end of September.

  • Fire Department urges residents to prepare their property for wildfire season

    With fall nearing, now is the time to trim trees and shrubs, and clear dead vegetation and flammable material from your yard.

  • Annual street sweeping begins Monday, Aug. 31

    With potentially big storms headed our way this El Niño winter, keeping storm drains clear will be extra important.

  • Pool pass rates increase Sept. 1

    Lock in current rates by August 31.

  • Expanded home electrification rebates offer more ways to save

    If you're planning an electric upgrade for your home, your project may be eligible for cash rebates from the City of Piedmont.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Piedmont Unified School District launches sixth year of Affinity Mentorship Program

    The community is invited to meet this year's mentors at the Mentor Launch Party on Sunday, September 13 at Bear Park.

  • Letter to the Editor | Media literacy and research skills are critical for our students

    PUSD elementary teacher librarians ask for the community's help in contacting lawmakers to restore critical teaching tools.

  • Lawmakers pass mandate to help California’s youngest students catch up in math

    The governor has not indicated whether he will sign the bill.

  • Piedmont Adult School adds free classes for entrepreneurs this fall

    Take your ideas from concept to launch with the new Startup Founder Series.

  • Volunteers needed! Support adult English learners at Piedmont Adult School

    Help English learners practice conversation and gain language proficiency.

  • Registration for Piedmont Adult School Fall 2026 Session now open

    Back-to-school isn’t just for kids — come learn something new, expand your horizons, and meet great people!

  • California recruits teens to help advise on state’s AI and technology decisions

    Nominate a student to the newly launched California Teen Tech Council.

  • Donald Evans is pick for PUSD interim superintendent

    Evans, who served in the same role in 2022-2023, was approved by the Board of Education on August 12.

  • PMS, PHS musicals announced

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

SPORTS

  • Flag football showcase on Sept. 5 at Witter Field

    "The Battle of the Bay" matches East Bay vs West Bay schools.

  • Girls volleyball | Piedmont sweeps to win at tournament

    The Highlanders now stand at 9-3 entering a September 1 match at home against Redwood Christian.

  • Girls tennis | Piedmont reloads after loss of seniors

    Team has questions in new season.

  • Cross country preview | Piedmont is talented, experienced

    Boys, girls teams looking for big year

  • Boys football | Piedmont falls in opener, 28-7

    Highlanders lose to Napa

  • Girls volleyball | Piedmont succeeds in Stockton

    Team takes division at tournament.

  • Boys football | Piedmont looking to carry momentum

    The Highlanders will open the 2026 season under the Witter Field lights at 7 p.m. on Aug.

  • Flag football | Piedmont improving in girls football

    Elmquist back for third season at QB.

  • Season preview: Girls volleyball optimistic

    Nine players returning from NCS team.

  • Summer softball popular in Piedmont

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

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  • Who’s YOUR Good Dog?
  • Obituary | Allen Matthews, 1962 – 2026
  • Piedmont Profile: Rick Smith on civil grand juries
  • Piedmont Profile | Larry Tramutola, political strategist and organizer

LIFESTYLE | RECIPES

  • The Dish | Fruit Torte
  • The Dish | Roasted Smashed Potatoes
  • The Dish | Summer Orzo Salad
  • The Dish | Shucked Mexican Elote-Style Corn
  • 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

REAL ESTATE

  • 22 Littlewood Drive, Piedmont
  • A New Perspective: What’s the Story, Morning Glory? | Real Estate Insights
  • 25 Manor Drive, Piedmont
  • 915 Grosvenor Place, Oakland
  • 5696 Colton Boulevard, Oakland
  • 150 Scenic Avenue, Piedmont
  • 114 Indian Road, Piedmont
  • 110 Somerset Road, Piedmont
  • 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

  • Why a bill to juice condo construction died even though California lawmakers voted for it

    Supporters said a condo construction bill was a key to unlocking the type of naturally affordable for-sale housing that California desperately needs.

  • These college majors lead to the highest-paying jobs for California students

    Three majors lead the pack in a survey of recent undergraduates' earnings.

  • California to buy defunct horse track and turn it into the Bay Area’s newest public park

    Lawmakers struck a deal to divert $125 million in climate funding to buy the former Golden Gate Fields track and convert it to a park.

  • Long talks but no deal to modify California law combating antisemitism in schools

    A divide remains between those who favor a new law protecting students from antisemitism and bias and those who say it will squelch teaching about Israeli-Palestinian conflicts.

  • Wildfire liability bill dies without a vote on final day of session

    The measure was opposed by the governor and the state’s public utilities.

  • The data center backlash is here — and Big Tech is spending big to combat it

    The public has turned against data centers, prompting a flood of legislation in California.

  • Culture and ethics meets tech: UCLA debuts country’s first bachelor’s in digital humanities

    New major fuses technological tools for statistical analysis, coding, 3D mapping, and data visualization with traditional humanities disciplines.

  • The Isle of AI: Tech promised a better future. These Bay Area cities think it’s already here

    Oakland highlighted several issue areas where AI will be used to improve services.

  • Reducing drug penalties likely increased homelessness in California, new report says

    A new Public Policy Institute of California report assesses a 2014 ballot measure that lowered some drug and property crimes from felonies to misdemeanors.

  • California Democrats race to ban electric shock gloves before ICE buys them

    Democrats are pushing a last-minute bill to ban federal agents from using electric shock gloves.

  • University of California’s most selective campuses have increased in-state enrollment

    The uptick marks successful fulfillment of an enrollment compact with Governor Gavin Newsom.

  • Climate experts predict high flood risk in Bay Area for super El Niño

    Record-high temperatures in the Pacific Ocean signal a wild winter ahead.

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