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City
October 29, 2026

Voting options for the Nov. 3, 2026 election

There's no shortage of ways to cast your ballot between now and next Tuesday.
Around Town
October 27, 2026

Photos | Countdown to Halloween

A feast for the eyes as October wraps up.
Around Town
October 27, 2026

Photos | Highlanders supporters gather for Oktoberfest

The festive annual event was held on Oct. 24 in the courtyard of the Piedmont Community Hall.
Arts & Entertainment
October 23, 2026

PHS Advanced Acting class performs ‘Peter Pan and Wendy’ Nov. 12-14

JM Barrie's classic reimagined: Wendy is a budding high school scientist on an adventure with Peter and her brothers to Neverland. For ages 8+
City
October 20, 2026

Mayor shares lessons learned in State of the City address

Mayor Betsy Smegal Andersen is wrapping up two terms in office.
  • Coastal flooding expected across the Bay Area, with a chance of rain this weekend

    The forecast for Saturday includes a chance of rain in the very late evening.

  • Reminder | Piedmont Fire seeks community input on disaster preparedness

    Survey closes today; will measure change since 2024 and help guide future preparedness efforts.

  • Reminder | Daylight saving time — and an extra hour of sleep — this Sunday

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

Health + Science + Environment

  • Has the Trump administration doomed Newsom’s water plan?
  • New partnership aims to protect whales, sustain California Dungeness crab fishery
  • Want to protect California’s coast? Marine sanctuaries seek volunteer beach monitors

LIFESTYLE

  • Review: 1970s feminists come to life in Berkeley Rep’s highly entertaining ‘Liberation’
  • Review: Actors brilliantly capture Pinter’s pauses, nuances in Marin Theatre’s ‘Betrayal’
  • Best Bets: Oakland Museum of California, San Jose Jazz, Wake the Dead, Elim Chan, ‘The Marriage of Figaro’
  • Hooked on Books: George Saunders wanders from page to stage, opera style
  • The Dish | Easy Guacamole
  • Movies: Film Fest on Aging, APATure, ‘Wicker,’ ‘Wildwood,’ and more
  • YPSO opens 90th season with Shostakovich, Debussy, and Brahms
  • Review: NCTC’s stunning ‘A Case for the Existence of God’ is a must-see

Elections

  • How Prop 45 could reshape California’s fight over data centers
  • Letter to the Editor | Former mayors support Nancy Beninati, Tom Ramsey, and Bill Reichle for City Council
  • Letter to the Editor | Nancy Beninati’s civil rights background is right for City Council
  • Letter to the Editor | Adam Hundt has a stake in our future and skills to deliver
  • Letter to the Editors | Reichle is right for Piedmont City Council
  • Letter to the Editors | Bill Reichle for City Council
  • Letter to the Editor | Enthusiastic support for Adam Hundt
  • Get the 411 on voting
  • The Piedmont Exedra endorses Measure GG
  • Letter to the Editor | Nancy Beninati for City Council
  • Letter to the Editor | In support of Nancy Beninati for City Council
  • Letter to the Editor | Adam Hundt for City Council
  • Election 2026 | Q&As with City Council candidates
  • Letter to the Editor | Nancy Beninati cares about making Piedmont a welcoming community
  • Letter to the Editor | Re-elect Tom Ramsey to Piedmont City Council
  • Letter to the Editor | Adam Hundt for City Council
  • Letter to the Editor | In support of Tom Ramsey
  • Letter to the Editor | Adam Hundt will advance the city’s climate plan
  • Letter to the Editor | Measure GG is essential to sustain community services
  • Letter to the Editor | Bill Reichle for City Council
  • Letter to the Editor | Nancy Beninati for City Council
  • Letter to the Editor | Re-elect Cindi Reiss for Peralta Community College Board trustee, Area 5
  • Prop. 43 would make special taxes harder to pass. That’s the point, say anti-tax advocates
  • Prop 45 explained: CEQA overhaul could shift who holds power over building

AROUND TOWN

  • Local with Lisa | Measure GG and its impact on Piedmont

    [SPONSORED] Let's talk to the folks who understand why voting yes on GG is so important for our community.

  • Photos | Highlanders supporters gather for Oktoberfest

    The festive annual event was held on Oct.

  • Who’s that Good Dog?

    Playful and handsome Aussie Shepherd Gromit makes friends with everyone.

  • Photos | Heading toward Halloween

    The WW Dads Club Pumpkin Patch is in full swing and spooky scenes abound around town.

  • Documentary traces escape of a young pianist from Nazi-occupied Vienna

    Produced by Piedmonter Susan Libitzky, the screening includes a performance by Grammy-nominated artist Mona Golabek, Q&A, and reception at the JCC of SF on November 8.

  • Exedra Reads | A celebration of our National Parks

    Our reviewer highlights some of her favorite books that feature the iconic parks.

  • Brownies, Girl Scouts learn about democracy and citizenship on Oct. 4

    League of Women Voters Piedmont helped organize the event.

  • New Piedmont singing group invites everyone to “Just Sing for Fun & Community”

    Residents — regardless of musical experience or ability — are encouraged to attend the October 14 organizational meeting.

  • Hunter’s Moon, Saturn and Orionids meteors | The Exedra’s Monthly Almanac for October 2026

    October brings Piedmont its clearest, most golden weather of the year, even as the hills keep losing daylight.

  • A documentary and a panel of experts take on the artificial intelligence revolution

    Recent event at Alan Harvey Theater explored the alternately promising and terrifying developments posed by AI.

CITY NEWS

  • Voting options for the Nov. 3, 2026 election

    There's no shortage of ways to cast your ballot between now and next Tuesday.

  • Reminder | Piedmont Fire seeks community input on disaster preparedness

    Survey closes today; will measure change since 2024 and help guide future preparedness efforts.

  • Mayor shares lessons learned in State of the City address

    Mayor Betsy Smegal Andersen is wrapping up two terms in office.

  • The Blotter | Vehicle stolen from St. James Drive

    Driver of a black SUV reportedly dropped off suspect to commit the crime.

  • Some residents call for more than a memorial in Dearing case

    Ongoing litigation between the city and descendants of the family has kept the issue of how Piedmont should atone for past harms in the news.

  • What’s the Deal With…the ‘Affordable Piedmont’ anti-GG campaign

    Outside PAC seeks to influence Piedmont voters.

  • The Piedmont Exedra endorses Measure GG

    This one-time tax incurred when a home is sold is a necessary and long overdue measure.

  • Police chief takes to social media to raise awareness of e-bike safety

    Young people riding e-bikes around town in an unsafe manner has led to the education campaign.

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

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

  • 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 needs.

SCHOOLS

  • PEF’s Giving Campaign launching grade-level participation challenge

    Competition split across elementary, middle, and high schools.

  • School Board approves new math pathways for secondary schools

    Tension with teachers over process, middle school implementation.

  • PHS Advanced Acting class performs ‘Peter Pan and Wendy’ Nov. 12-14

    JM Barrie's classic reimagined: Wendy is a budding high school scientist on an adventure with Peter and her brothers to Neverland.

  • PEF hosts community reception on Nov. 12, opening night of PHS play

    Mingle and enjoy refreshments at 801 Magnolia before the opening performance of "Peter Pan and Wendy" at the Alan Harvey Theater.

  • Community support fuels educational excellence in Piedmont schools

    Piedmont Education Foundation highlights essential impact of annual Giving Campaign and community volunteerism.

  • Dress Best for Less grants $100,000 to Piedmont Schools

    Founded in 1982, DBFL has contributed more than $1 million to Piedmont schools and neighboring communities over the past 44 years.

SPORTS

  • Boys football | Piedmont comes up short at Tennyson

    Highlanders drop close WACC matchup

  • Girls tennis | Piedmont takes one of three on week

    Highlanders lose pair of close matches.

  • Girls football | Piedmont sees historic season end

    Girls football falls in first playoff.

  • Girls football | Piedmont earns first NCS playoff berth

    Team gets milestone in fourth season.

  • Girls volleyball | Piedmont gets rematch in NCS playoffs

    Girls volleyball at San Leandro in first round.

  • Boys water polo | Piedmont scores win over O’Dowd

    Highlanders beat rivals in 8-6 win.

  • Boys football | Highlanders fall at Castro Valley

    Piedmont struggles on offense in loss.

  • Girls football | Piedmont falls to Bishop O’Dowd

    Highlanders close with Mt Eden on October 20.

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  • Photos | Cool cars, Harvest Festival, and more
  • Harvest Festival: Winners of the 2026 Edibles Contest
  • Obituary | John Philip Morrison, 1942 – 2026
  • Exedra Reads | Grandmas share their favorite books to read with the grandkids
  • From Wildwood to the world: saving the station that connected Piedmont to the world
  • Piedmont Profile | Alder Yarrow, wine writer
  • Who’s YOUR Good Dog?

LIFESTYLE | RECIPES

  • Yellow Door 2.0
  • The Dish | Creamy Potato Salad
  • The Dish | Red Curry Lentils with Sweet Potatoes and Spinach
  • The Dish | Overnight French Toast
  • The Dish | Vietnamese-Inspired Crispy Rice-Paper Omelet
  • The Dish | Fruit Torte

REAL ESTATE

  • 712 Blair Avenue, Piedmont
  • 1328 Grand Avenue, Piedmont
  • 22 Littlewood Drive, Piedmont
  • A New Perspective: The View from the Top | Real Estate Insights
  • October 26, 2026 | Home sales report for Piedmont
  • 857 A Mountain View Drive, Lafayette

OPINION

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

  • Everything you need to know about California’s superintendent of public instruction race

    This year's contest features local school board presidents Richard Barrera and Sonja Shaw, the latter of whom was the top vote-getter in the June primary election.

  • Homelessness declines, but still up over Newsom’s two terms

    About 24,600 more Californians are believed to be homeless today than when Newsom took office in 2019.

  • A last-minute voter guide to all 14 propositions on the California ballot

    Propositions cover taxes, voting, healthcare, housing and the environment.

  • More than 1,000 Oakland city workers could strike Nov. 5 over stalled contract talks

    IFPTE 21 represents more than 1,000 city employees across several departments, including administrators, attorneys, engineers, and architects

  • Californians revolt against police drones after rapid adoption across state

    Police departments are rapidly expanding “Drone as First Responder” programs, triggering intense public backlash over warrantless surveillance and corporate overreach.

  • California is about to overhaul the way it runs K-12 schools. Will it fix a fragmented system?

    Most other states, particularly those with high test scores like Mississippi and Massachusetts, have a similar system to the new governor-centric model.

  • Prop. 37 explained: Can a $25 billion bond make homeownership in California attainable?

    A clever solution or a confusing gimmick?

  • There’s a $11.25 billion housing bond on the ballot this November. Here’s what you should know

    Supporters say California needs money to fund housing construction while critics say bond financing isn’t the way to do it.

  • Prop 45 explained: CEQA overhaul could shift who holds power over building

    The California Chamber of Commerce, the measure’s sponsor, says the measure would cut costs by speeding up building.

  • 5 tax measures are on the California ballot. Here’s how to make sense of them all

    Voters in the state haven’t had to make so many decisions about tax policy at the ballot box since 1994.

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