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Bay Area
May 19, 2026

High winds, high tides and high temperatures collide across the Bay Area

Power outages, along with PG&E's planned public safety outages, left more than 13,000 Bay Area customers in the dark Monday morning.
High School
May 18, 2026

Piedmont teams make NCS playoffs

Baseball, softball open on May 19.
High School
May 15, 2026

Spotlight on athletic achievement at second annual Highlander Awards

Now in its second year, the awards highlight PHS and MHS students who excelled at their sport.
High School
May 15, 2026

Swimming | PHS shines at NCS, advances to CIF state championships

Highlanders make major impact at sectional meet.
  • Musk v. Altman verdict: Musk’s $134B OpenAI suit collapses after swift jury deliberations

    Fueled by the celebrity of the controversial plaintiff and the billions at stake, the case attracted global attention.

  • School Board directs PUSD to tighten mobile device policy on high school campuses

    Trustees aligned in desire to minimize cell phone distractions during the school day.

  • The Piedmont Exedra endorses Measure H

    Piedmont's parcel tax is now a critical part of the school district's budget.

Health + Science + Environment

  • South Bay data center boom sparks questions about water and climate impacts
  • Data centers are guzzling California’s water. We have no idea how much
  • Hantavirus News Roundup: From Céline Gounder of KFF Health News

LIFESTYLE

  • The Dish | Chicken Tinga Tostadas
  • SFMOMA showcases Matisse’s pivotal ‘Woman with a Hat’
  • Review: Marin Theatre’s ‘Pictures from Home’ reveals every family’s tragicomedy
  • Best Bets: Ensemble for These Times, Wreckless Strangers, Inocencio Jiménez Chino, Cantare
  • Poet Cole Swensen launches ‘Veer’ at City Lights, Book Passage
  • Movies: Bruce Lee Day, ‘Omaha,’ ‘Blue Heron,’ ‘Marama,’ ‘Two Women’
  • Local Lit | Top tips for May
  • PEBCC performs annual Spring Sing concert on May 30

Elections

  • Nancy Pelosi puts thumb on the scale in race for her successor. Here’s who she endorsed
  • Insurance commissioner candidates float bigger California role
  • California voters are about to elect a new state superintendent. It’s barely on the radar
  • Letter to the Editor | Measure H essential to the student experience
  • Letter to the Editor | Measure H essential to attract excellent teachers
  • Who wants to be California’s insurance commissioner? Your guide to the candidates

AROUND TOWN

  • Ask a Dog Trainer | Your dog is always paying attention. Are you?

    Tips for curbing some annoying behaviors like whining, jumping, and pestering.

  • Obituary | Beloved Piedmont Grocery team member dies

    Sarah B. was a longtime cashier and remembered fondly by countless store customers.

  • Conservation | ‘No Mow May’ to protect bees and butterflies

    Give your lawn a rest this month to help pollinators.

  • Who’s that Good Dog?

    Rose is an energetic senior who loves sunbathing, hikes, and her beauty rest.

  • Montclair’s A Great Good Place for Books to close

    After 20 years, owner Kathleen Caldwell says the economics of running a bookstore simply no long work.

  • Photos | Play Like a Girl+, now with water sports

    An overcast day did not deter families from coming out for PRD's popular event.

  • Piedmont Profile | ‘Diversity Detective’ David Oppenheimer

    In an interview with the Exedra, Oppenheimer traces the intellectual history of diversity principles going back 200 years.

  • Local with Lisa | Loonen Water #soda #lemonade #mocktail

    [SPONSORED VIDEO] Meet the Piedmont mom behind the product you've probably seen at Mulberry's Market.

  • Tess English selected as new Piedmont Council scout executive

    English joins scouting in Piedmont after leadership roles in Florida, Texas, Utah, and Arizona.

  • PIE donates over $5K to PRD Sidekicks program

    Piedmonters for Inclusive Education Board President Betty Rojas said Sidekicks is a vital program for families with neurodivergent children.

  • New community pool landscaping is a dramatic swing to drought-tolerant native plants

    The city and the Piedmont Beautification Foundation are collaborating on a new planting strategy in town.

CITY NEWS

  • The Blotter | Traffic stop leads to drug find

    Driver was detained and found to be on probation.

  • Exit Interview | Director of Planning and Building Kevin Jackson says farewell to Piedmont

    Jackson reflects on the challenges of meeting the state's housing goals, the city's climate plan -- and his early start on stage and screen.

  • May Cop on the Block

    See where to find a local police officer this month at one of the department's casual meet-ups for residents.

  • Amy Hillyard remains missing; reward for information now at $25,000

    Hillyard, known to many in the Oakland/Piedmont community, disappeared on March 25.

  • In the News | A Dearing memorial isn’t enough, writes Bruce’s Beach attorney in SF Chronicle

    George Fatheree's April 27 guest opinion argues for economic reparations for the Dearing family.

  • Park Commission names 3 new Heritage Trees

    Gingko trees on King Avenue, seen here in their brilliant fall foliage, were among those designated.

  • Photos | Arbor Day celebration

    Organizers teamed up with a local group that fosters stronger connections to nature among children.

  • City anticipates Dearing Memorial to be completed by end of 2026

    Its final form and materials are yet to be established.

  • Pool so popular city asks visitors to consider off-peak hours

    Plus: Summer swim lesson and class registration opens April 21 for Piedmont residents.

  • Winners of inaugural Wildfire Resilience Awards show what wildfire-conscious homes and gardens can look like

    Sustainability awardees honored at Monday event; including new award for fire-smart landscapes that also showcase garden aesthetics.

  • City Council makes 19 appointments to Commissions and Committees

    A reception on April 20 will recognize outgoing commissioners and other city volunteers.

SCHOOLS

  • Ban cell phones in all K-12 schools? Not so fast, say school officials

    Under pressure from school boards and administrators, lawmakers scaled back a bill that would have required such a blanket ban.

  • Carol Menz receives Wellness Center’s annual Brooke Zimmerman Award

    The award is presented to an exceptional advocate for student mental health; Menz is a district nurse for PUSD.

  • Summer classes at Piedmont Adult School now open for registration

    Classes are in-person or online and open to anyone 18 years or older.

  • Cal State may soon offer degrees that take just 3 years to finish. Work experience counts, too

    The school wants to attract more students -- and be competitive with online colleges.

  • The Piedmont Exedra endorses Measure H

    Piedmont's parcel tax is now a critical part of the school district's budget.

  • Spring Fling 2026 Gala: ‘A Night Licensed to Give’ raises record funds for Piedmont elementary schools

    The event brought in over $100K to support programs across all three schools, including field trip transportation, structured play initiatives, and counseling services.

  • Students, teachers tell City Council they need more parking options

    Parking in and around the Civic Center has been a topic of debate for the last several years.

  • Registration for PUSD Summer Adventures and sports camps now open

    PUSD offers two sessions of teacher-led summer enrichment programs, full and half-day, serving students kindergarten through 9th grade.

  • PHS mourns loss of Latanya Lloyd, longtime front office staffer

    Lloyd died unexpectedly on April 11.

SPORTS

  • Piedmont teams make NCS playoffs

    Baseball, softball open on May 19.

  • Spotlight on athletic achievement at second annual Highlander Awards

    Now in its second year, the awards highlight PHS and MHS students who excelled at their sport.

  • Swimming | PHS shines at NCS, advances to CIF state championships

    Highlanders make major impact at sectional meet.

  • Boys tennis | Piedmont sweeps Alameda schools

    Highlanders prepare for NCS.

  • Softball | Piedmont loses in WACC opener

    After concluding the regular season with two routs of its own, the 12-10 Highlanders await their NCS playoff fate.

  • Baseball | Piedmont falls in WACC playoffs

    Highlanders hammered by Alameda.

  • PMS softball | Scots extend away game wins

    Team returns home for two games at Witter this week.

  • Track and field | Piedmont has huge day at WACC meet

    Teams send dozens to NCS.

  • Boys lacrosse | Piedmont edged by Miramonte

    Highlanders see the season end.

  • Beach volleyball | Piedmont ends outstanding season

    Highlanders finish 9-1-1

  • Piedmont rowers power Oakland Strokes to historic weekend at Southwest Regionals

    Nine athletes headed to youth nationals; more than a dozen are bound for collegiate rowing programs.

  • Boys golf | Piedmont takes fifth at WACC

    Highlanders finish season strong.

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  • Piedmont Profile | Larry Tramutola, political strategist and organizer
  • New community pool landscaping is a dramatic swing to drought-tolerant native plants
  • Putt Putt in the park winners
  • Talent and whimsy on display at local garden club’s ‘Best in Show’ flower show
  • Piedmont Beautification Foundation embraces two new projects, revisits two others
  • Obituary | Joseph Leather, 1932- 2026
  • Obituary | Barbara Agnew Whalen, 1936-2026
  • Obituary | Susan Cotter Johnson, 1939 – 2026

LIFESTYLE | RECIPES

  • The Dish | Overnight Protein Oats
  • The Dish | Spicy Bigeye Tuna Poke Bowl
  • The Dish | Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • The Dish | Quick Beef and Snap Peas
  • The Dish | Salmon with Vodka Sauce
  • The Dish | Spiced Chicken and Chickpea Flatbreads
  • The Dish | Radiatori Pasta with Vodka Sauce
  • The Dish | Carrot Orange Olive Oil Cake
  • The Dish | Savory-Sweet Chicken Thighs with Fennel, Apple, Arugula Salad
  • The Dish | Butter Chicken
  • The Dish | Sesame Miso Hummus
  • The Drink | The Espresso Martini

REAL ESTATE

  • 4120 Happy Valley Road, Lafayette
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  • 6935 Chambers Drive, Oakland
  • 17 Eucalyptus Road, Berkeley
  • 45 Schooner Hill, Oakland
  • May 5, 2026 | Home sales report for Piedmont
  • A New Perspective: Trolls! (I hate these guys) | Real Estate Insights
  • 1165 Harvard Avenue, Piedmont
  • 23 Valant Place, Piedmont

OPINION

  • Letter to the Editor | Strong schools support community connection
  • Letter to the Editor | ‘Yes’ on Measure H for schools and community
  • Letter to the Editor | Piedmont schools would falter without the core parcel tax
  • Voices | Extraordinary care at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland
  • Letter to the Editor | We need to have a conversation about the school parcel tax
  • Letter to the Editor | Why Measure H is vital for every Piedmont resident
  • Letter to the Editor | May 18 event aims to strengthen our community beyond the classroom

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CALIFORNIA

  • Musk v. Altman verdict: Musk’s $134B OpenAI suit collapses after swift jury deliberations

    Fueled by the celebrity of the controversial plaintiff and the billions at stake, the case attracted global attention.

  • Musk v. Altman — Day 13: Blockbuster AI trial ends without answering its biggest questions

    The ending was unsatisfying to many court-watchers, who found it ironic that of all the important issues in the case, the least interesting was whether Musk waited too long to sue.

  • California colleges are seeing a rise of conservative voices. Some classes are tense

    Turning Point chapters continue to grow on California campuses months after Charlie Kirk’s assassination.

  • AC Transit ridership rises for third straight month, first time since pandemic

    Increase is credited to schedule adjustments that rolled out Feb.

  • California schools, agencies face higher fuel prices from Iran war

    For example, CalTrans' fuel costs were $3.9 million in February, $4.6 million in March and $5.7 million in April.

  • California has 6 weeks of gas supply. After that, it gets expensive

    At an average of $6.15 a gallon, California drivers are paying the highest gas prices in the nation.

  • Newsom’s last budget: Cuts, larger reserves sought amid fears AI tech boom could fade

    The governor proposes new spending in some areas like healthcare for low- and middle-income households, but also hikes premiums for undocumented immigrant adults.

  • Why surveillance pricing bans are suddenly gaining traction this year (and not just in California)

    A proposed law would ban price-setting with algorithms that use personal information to determine how much someone pays.

  • Six people have died in California ICE detention centers as Trump deportations soared

    The population inside detention centers has gone up by more than 150%, and medical resources inside the sites are strained.

  • Newsom’s revised budget eases budget worries for UC and Cal State

    The investments in the state budget come as California’s public universities face federal scrutiny and threats to research funding.

  • Governor YIMBY: In California’s unsettled race, most candidates see eye-to-eye on housing

    On zoning, permitting, fees and NIMBY obstruction, the leading candidates all say the state must make it easier to build more homes.

  • California colleges went big on online learning tools. Then the worst happened

    A massive hack of education platform Canvas hit California especially hard.

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