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Piedmont Police Department’s year-end report highlights drop in overall crime

The police chief also discussed the city's relationship to Flock Safety during his annual report to City Council on Monday night.
Celebration for gold medallist Alysa Liu on March 12

Liu won gold in both the women's singles and team ice skating events at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
March Cop on the Block

Chat with a police officer at one of the upcoming casual meet-ups around town.
Reminder: Daylight saving time — and one LESS hour of sleep — this Sunday

Don’t forget to set your clocks forward an hour before going to bed Saturday night.

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Tickets now on sale for PEF’s 2026 Spring Fling Gala
"An Education is Forever: Licensed to Give" is set for the evening of May 1, at Bloc15 in Oakland.
City officials encourage families to use new pick-up/drop-off zone for Havens Elementary
Plus updates on other parking and street changes to come in the center of town.
PHS Advanced Acting presents ‘Eurydice’ on March 6 and 7
The comedic drama is recommended for most audiences and explores themes of love, loss, memory, and the afterlife.
‘It’s so hard to get off your phone’: Students confront negative effects of social media use
"Parents need to learn negotiation skills, and also how to implement boundaries in a way that works for the family," says one teen.
Piedmont Middle School Principal Karyn Shipp to retire after 28 years with the district
Shipp said serving as principal of PMS was one of the greatest honors of her professional life.
Piedmont Arts Fund to hold meeting March 12
Parents and community members interested in learning how to support PUSD's visual and performing arts programs are encouraged to attend.
Wave of California teacher strikes ‘is no coincidence’
There is a strategic, statewide effort by the CA Teachers Association to boost salaries, benefits — and get the public’s attention.
Oakland teachers reach tentative deal with district after year of talks, but layoffs loom
Layoffs are projected to save about $11 million next fiscal year as OUSD confronts a roughly $100 million structural deficit.
PUSD accepting nominations for 2026 Arthur Hecht Volunteer Award
The deadline for nominations is March 13.

SPORTS

Boys lacrosse | Piedmont looking to stabilize, grow
Team has fifth coach in six years.
Girls basketball | Piedmont comes back for win
The third-seeded Highlanders (22-4) advance to the second round, where they will host Central East-Fresno on March 5 at 7 p.m.
Softball | Piedmont has young, athletic team
Highlanders look to build for future.
Boys Tennis | Piedmont led by pair of seniors
Team has experience at the top.
Piedmont MTB opens season with podiums
Mountain biking also includes Piedmont DEVO (middle school development program), one of the fastest-growing youth sports programs around.
Girls basketball | Piedmont earns third seed in Division 1
Piedmont is in the CIF playoffs for the fourth consecutive season.
Girls basketball | Piedmont stakes a claim after 58-53 victory over Clayton Valley
Highlanders third-best in NCS; they host Antelope in the CIF Division 1 playoffs on March 3 at 7 p.m.
Swimming | New coach, new pool feeds team optimism
Coach Elizabeth Dally says she's excited to work with the team which has a mix of experienced swimmers and novices.
Track and field | Piedmont racing to more success
Coach Pouyan Assadi said both the boys and girls varsity teams will have the most athletes in school history.
Baseball | Piedmont prepares for success
Returning seniors, biggest group of newcomers since COVID days should translate to a good season.
Girls lacrosse | Piedmont has big shoes to fill
Highlanders have positive outlook going into the season.
Why PMS is offering a girls futsal program this spring
Registration now open for the inaugural season, which kicks off March 16.

CALIFORNIA

California’s next insurance commissioner will have ‘brutal’ balancing act
The next commissioner will have to balance availability with affordability.
California colleges spend millions on faulty AI systems: ‘The chatbot is outdated’
AI-powered chatbots intended to help students navigate admissions, financial aid and campus services struggle to consistently provide clear and accurate answers.
‘Sharp increase’ in food insecurity among low-income adults in Bay Area, survey finds
Food insecurity for low-income adults has increased from 26% in 2001 to 46% in 2024, according to the California Health Interview Survey
Survey reveals almost 50% of California teachers may quit teaching soon
Nearly half of California teachers plan to leave education in 10 years.
California, 23 other states sue Trump over new tariffs
Tariffs have disrupted businesses and industries including agriculture and wine, whose exports have fallen, according to a Public Policy Institute of California analysis.
Why California cops and firefighters are pushing for a new perk on top of their pensions
Unions are asking for a new retirement option that would complement their CalPERS pensions.
Alameda County elections chief Tim Dupuis to retire; Cornejo named interim registrar
Dupuis' tenure was marked by controversy.
Supreme Court sides with California parents in gender identity case
The order puts state policies protecting students’ privacy on hold while a lower court case continues.
These public documents are hidden from view. Two California lawmakers want to change that
The letters lobbyists submit to the Legislature are public documents.
California GOP lawmakers are incensed over a gas tax study bill. Rural groups say they need it
Gas taxes fund highway maintenance and repairs.
Teachers need training on artificial intelligence, U.S. House legislators say
Trump administration’s closure of the Office of Educational Technology would make new training nearly impossible.
BART board passes drastic contingency plan to close $367M deficit, slash service by 70%
Ridership remains about 50% below pre-pandemic levels, and BART’s funding model relies heavily on passenger fares.
Bay Bridge artistic light installation coming back with ‘grand lighting’ event in March
“The Bay Lights” features 48,000 LEDs built to withstand the bridge’s “demanding marine environment."
Special education has become a flash point in negotiations with teachers
Special education staffing shortages reach “crisis” levels at the state and national level.
Los Angeles Unified school board places Carvalho on administrative leave, names acting superintendent
Decision comes two days after FBI raided his home, the district HQ, and a Florida residence.
Newsom changed California prisons. What will the justice system look like after he leaves?
In addition to the dramatic decline in the number of people the state is incarcerating, they are directing more resources to rehabilitation programs.
‘Don’t agonize, organize’: Nancy Pelosi rallies Democrats one last time in San Francisco
Retiring after 39 years, the veteran congresswoman proved she can still command a room full of California Democrats like no one else.