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Piedmont’s new fire code is a start. Now it’s time to act.

Piedmont Fire Chief Dave Brannigan calls on residents to harden their homes against wildfire
Survey shows overwhelming support for renewal of school parcel tax

School Board to vote on a resolution in January to renew Measure G and put it on the June ballot.
The Blotter | Home possibly burgled on Alta Avenue

Plus: Catalytic converter theft on Pala Ave.
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AROUND TOWN

Photos | Donuts & Dreidels
A dancing dreidel, jelly donuts, crafts and more drew families to the center of town to celebrate the first day of Hanukkah.
Who’s that Good Dog?
Kirby the Boykin Spaniel is a fan of low hanging fruit (food) and fresh tennis balls.
Cancer League’s Holly Ball shines in ‘Black and White’
An elegant evening raises more than $200,000 for groundbreaking cancer research.
The Dish | Dark Chocolate Espresso Pot de Crème
This smooth, decadent classic, rich with espresso and dark chocolate, is perfect for the holiday season.
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 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.
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."

CITY NEWS

SCHOOLS

Survey shows overwhelming support for renewal of school parcel tax
School Board to vote on a resolution in January to renew Measure G and put it on the June ballot.
Learn about Modern Art at Piedmont Adult School
Dive into Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Expressionism, Dada, Surrealism, and more -- with artist and professor Robert Simons.
Registration now open for Piedmont Adult School Spring 2026 Session
The session starts January 12 and runs through May 30.
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.
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.
Letter to the Editor | School district calendar disappoints
Small tweaks to PUSD's holiday schedules would really help families out, writes parent April Gruber.

CALIFORNIA

Rob Reiner was more than a Hollywood legend. He helped shape California politics
Reiner, a longtime Democratic activist, donor and fundraiser, played a critical role in the legalization of same-sex marriage in California, and he was a driving force behind California’s signature early-childhood development program, First 5.
More adults return to college in California as inflation and job fears rise
Community colleges see enrollment rise for some job-ready programs.
Public comment opens on Marin County’s largest housing development project in years
Plans for the Strawberry site include a new senior residential care facility with up to 100 independent living units and 50 assisted living and memory-care apartments, along with 337 single- and multi-family homes.
Marin planners order deeper environmental review for contested Lucas Valley housing
Developer says county is violating state housing law.
Republicans ask federal court to overturn California’s new Prop. 50 maps
But the Prop.
BART fares to rise 6.2% in 2026 as ridership continues to rebound, budget gap persists
Parking prices will also change on Jan.
Bay Area veterans, local leaders urge feds to preserve planned VA clinic at Alameda Point
VA health care patients bounce from one clinic in Palo Alto, to another in San Francisco, to one in Oakland, to yet another in Antioch.
California’s last nuclear power plant faces renewed scrutiny as it gains latest permit
Diablo Canyon is the state’s single-largest energy source, providing nearly 10% of all California electricity.
Bay Area transit agencies roll out next-gen Clipper cards for smoother, cheaper rides
Travelers will be able to use bank cards, whether physical or on their mobile devices, without the need for a Clipper Card.
Bipartisan bill aims to ease Trump tariff on wine and other specialty crop farmers
The USDA and the Wine Institute report that the latest round of tariffs has reduced export demand for California wine and raised production costs by increasing the price of imported glass and other packaging materials.
Trump’s new order against AI regulation hits California especially hard
Since 2016, California has enacted more AI regulations than any other state.
Oakland issues $334 million in bonds to fund new and ongoing infrastructure projects
City still needs to close a $40 million budget deficit and has hinted at a potential measure that will be on the ballot in the spring.