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City
September 11, 2026

Piedmont marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks in solemn ceremony

City leaders gathered at the fire station Friday morning to reflect on the events of that day.
Schools
September 11, 2026

PEF presents record-breaking grant to PUSD on Sept. 9

The $4,355,000 check represents a years-worth of community fundraising.
Around Town
September 11, 2026

Piedmont profile: Podcaster Adam Fishman talks to dads

"Startup Dad" shines its light on the dad side of being a tech exec.
High School
September 8, 2026

Boys water polo | Piedmont strong at tournament

Team takes two of three
Around Town
September 8, 2026

From Wildwood to the world: saving the station that connected Piedmont to the world

A recent tour of Oakland's abandoned 16th Street Station sent Exedra contributor Meghan Bennett back to the archives.
  • Piedmont’s Cameron Wolfe to be honored at Sonoma Botanical Garden Gala on Oct. 3

    Wolfe, who is well known for his leadership locally, is being recognized for his work with the Garden over the years.

  • Obituary | John Philip Morrison, 1942 – 2026

    A celebration of life for the beloved former PMS principal will be held on Sept. 12 at the Morrison Gym.

  • City council gives initial approval to new ordinance about dangerous dogs

    Council moves to establish a structured process for determining whether a dog should be designated as potentially dangerous or vicious.

  • Blotter | $3,000 of tools taken from van

    Plus: Stolen scooter

Health + Science + Environment

  • Fact check: Is Sam Altman right that almonds use more water than ChatGPT queries?
  • Spotted a western monarch? Conservationists are asking public to report sightings
  • Why car crashes are more dangerous — and more often deadly — for older pedestrians

LIFESTYLE

  • Movies: Bernal Heights, Oakland, Twin Peaks, Stanford musicals, sci-fi shorts festivals
  • Best Bets: ‘Antony and Cleopatra,’ Peter Buck, comedy shows, and more
  • Review: Spreckels’ ‘Equivocation’ in Rohnert Park cleverly blends whimsy, philosophy, Shakespeare
  • Think you can get to all 50 BART stations in 6 hours? Here’s a chance to prove it
  • Marin author addresses climate concerns in magical ‘Open the Floodgates’
  • Local Lit | September 2026
  • Children’s Book Festival at Fairyland on Sept. 19
  • Bay City Books: New books by NorCal authors September 2026 

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

  • From Wildwood to the world: saving the station that connected Piedmont to the world

    A recent tour of Oakland's abandoned 16th Street Station sent Exedra contributor Meghan Bennett back to the archives.

  • Bring your family stories to life at Piedmont Adult School

    The four-week class runs Saturdays starting September 19.

  • Free Flix Fest film on Sept. 10: ‘Monsieur Ibrahim Et Les Fleurs Du Coran’

    Film buffs 18 and over are welcome to join the screening and discussion at 801 Magnolia at 1 pm.

  • 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.

  • 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

    Lock in discounts for tickets now through October 6.

  • 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

  • City council gives initial approval to new ordinance about dangerous dogs

    Council moves to establish a structured process for determining whether a dog should be designated as potentially dangerous or vicious.

  • Fire Department encourages residents to complete at-home wildfire evacuation exercise

    Turn “what ifs” into a plan.

  • Limited-time discounts on rooftop solar and battery storage

    Sign up by November 15 to get no-cost, no-obligation site evaluations and proposals tailored to your home’s specific needs.

  • ‘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.

  • The Blotter | Car found abandoned, running in street

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

  • 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.

  • City extends evening lap swim hours at Community Pool

    New pool schedules started August 24.

  • Survey | Share your thoughts about the Piedmont Community Pool

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

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!

  • PMS, PHS musicals announced

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

SPORTS

  • Boys football | Piedmont rebounds with shutout

    Highlanders beat St.

  • Boys water polo | Piedmont strong at tournament

    Team takes two of three

  • Oakland youth running program marks 15 years with Berkeley fundraiser

    The nonprofit works with Oakland's K-12 students providing free coaching, running shoes, race entries and mentorship.

  • Boys water polo preview | Piedmont’s youth will lead the way

    Team filled with sophomores.

  • Girls golf preview | Highlanders look strong on the links

    Team has strong core of athletes.

  • 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.

  • Flag football | Piedmont improving in girls football

    Elmquist back for third season at QB.

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  • 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

  • 926 Kingston Avenue, Piedmont
  • 5 Woodside Way, Oakland
  • 430 Pala Avenue, Piedmont
  • 55 Fairview Avenue, Piedmont
  • 6228 Swainland Road, Oakland
  • September 7, 2026 | Home sales report for Piedmont
  • A New Perspective: The Market Review | Real Estate Insights
  • 22 Littlewood Drive, Piedmont
  • 915 Grosvenor Place, Oakland
  • 5696 Colton Boulevard, Oakland
  • 150 Scenic Avenue, 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

  • Their children couldn’t tell them what happened. Now some California parents want cameras in classrooms

    One barrier to cameras in California is a 1976 law requiring the permission of a teacher and principal to record in a classroom.

  • Do later school start times help California students? Here’s what new study says

    The benefits for students make the state's mandated later school start times worthwhile.

  • Alameda County supes weigh legal action in wake of new law on spending transparency

    Senate Bill 1193 was unanimously passed in both houses of the state Legislature earlier this year.

  • California kills bill regulating Flock cameras even as public rage grows

    The California Legislature has failed several times since 2022 to regulate technology for automatically tracking vehicles — even as examples of abuse mount.

  • In standoff with Newsom, California Democrats claw back $450 million for climate projects

    New carbon market rules had threatened climate funding for water, air, and transit projects.

  • As California debated sharing data on drivers, Homeland Security subpoenaed 17 million records

    The Trump administration sought trucker records from a nonprofit driver information clearinghouse to use in immigration enforcement.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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