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Strong atmospheric river to bring rain, wind to Bay Area

Worst effects expected in the North Bay but we will see steady rain through Monday.
City urges residents to prepare for winter storms

With significant rain and big winds coming our way this week, take the following steps to prepare your home now.
City Council approves new EV charging station plans for 29 Wildwood

Councilmembers uphold Planning Commission's recommendation to limit hours of operation.
City appoints interim finance director

The search will continue for a permanent replacement when Michael Szczech retires in January.
The Blotter | Bicycles stolen from home in Piedmont

ALPR spots getaway car also linked to earlier theft.

AROUND TOWN

Register now for the 23rd annual Piedmont Turkey Trot
New this year: A "Tiny Tot Trot" the day before the Thanksgiving run.
Donate children’s books at the Turkey Trot bib pick-up on Nov. 27
Drop off donations at Veterans Hall the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.
PRD’s 2025 Winter/Spring Activity Guide is now online
Registration for Piedmont residents opens December 3.
What’s happening at the Piedmont Center for the Arts in December
Check out art shows, concerts, a film screening, and more at 801 Magnolia.
Lights Up Piedmont! Holiday light celebration returns Dec. 4, with new start time
The City of Piedmont and the Piedmont Beautification Foundation team up once again to host the festive gathering at Community Hall.
Photos | Adult Recreation Expo deemed a success
Wide range of activities aimed at older adults showcased on Sunday.
Who’s that Good Dog?
Good sport Pepper (Woof!) is up for anything -- except for scary Halloween decorations.
PBF spearheads refurbishment of benches in Crocker Park
You can dedicate one of the commemorative benches as a tribute to a loved one.
Cancer League holds sponsor party leading up to Holly Ball
The organization is hosting their 51st annual fundraising event on December 6 at the Claremont Country Club.
Local with Lisa | Olive + Grace Stems floral design
[SPONSORED VIDEO] The place to go when you need flowers and want to support a local business right here in Piedmont.
Conservation tips | How to enjoy a more sustainable Thanksgiving
Add more plant-based dishes, minimize food waste, and create natural decorations for your holiday meal.
The Dish | Lemon Butter Chicken
This is a delicious, easy to prepare recipe that works for both the weekday family dinner -- and for company.
Tickets on sale now for Cancer League’s annual Holly Ball
Friday, December 6 at the Claremont Country Club.

CITY NEWS

Linda off-leash dog area temporarily closed
The park across from Beach Elementary School is likely to stay closed for most, if not all, rainy days.
City appoints interim finance director
The search will continue for a permanent replacement when Michael Szczech retires in January.
City Council approves new EV charging station plans for 29 Wildwood
Councilmembers uphold Planning Commission's recommendation to limit hours of operation.
City urges residents to prepare for winter storms
With significant rain and big winds coming our way this week, take the following steps to prepare your home now.
Family safe after house fire Sunday morning
The cause of the fire was determined to be an accident related to a space heater.
Off-leash dogs becoming a problem in Piedmont
Police citing violators after warnings.
The Blotter | Schools put on lockdown after false call of gunman
"Swatting" incident appears to have targeted other schools in the Bay Area.
Brighten a child’s holiday: Fire Department’s annual toy drive now accepting donations
You can drop one or more new, unwrapped toys to donation bins at City Hall and the Piedmont Recreation Dept until December 23.
Piedmont Beautification Foundation’s reforestation campaign in high gear
After a public tree inventory revealed numerous trees in poor health, the city and PBF teamed up to replant.
Survey: Piedmont Fire Department wants to know how you responded to recent Red Flag Warnings
Is anyone paying attention to the warnings?
Home electrification survey: Share your experiences, thoughts on solar panels, heat pumps, and other electric appliances
Before November 30: Complete a short survey and you'll be entered to win a $50 Ace Hardware gift card.
November Cop on the Block
PPD will be holding one more informal meet-up this month on November 24 at Indian Gulch Rd.

SCHOOLS

Piedmont Education Foundation’s Giving Campaign launches ‘Pop Up Participation’ challenge
If 75% of families participate in the Campaign, the entire town will enjoy a community-wide pajama day.
Attendance is a bright spot in the latest California School Dashboard
Chronic absenteeism dropped to 20% last school year, but that is still higher than the pre-pandemic rate of 12%.
First forecast for 2025-26 school funding: More money with a twist
Higher revenues than predicted will likely produce a modest increase in funding in 2025-26 for TK-12 schools and community colleges.
Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day
Piedmont students participate in the national event to honor a civil rights icon.
UC plans hefty tuition increase for non-Californians
Tuition for nonresident students entering next fall would increase by $3,402 under the plan -- bringing the total cost of tuition for those students to an estimated $52,536.
Letter to the Editor | Thank you Piedmont voters
Passing Measure P was a team effort, says APT President Dr. Elise Marks.
UPDATED: Measure P support tops 80% in latest ballot count
Vote tally updated on Friday, November 8.
UPDATED | PHS student newsmagazine needs funds to continue print publication
New QR code makes is easy to subscribe to the almost 100-year-old TPH.
DBFL underwrites New York Times subscription for PUSD middle and high schools
Restoring what budget cuts had eliminated.
PUSD keeps top rankings in 2024 state assessments
But School Board, district say more work needs to be done to understand and address proficiency gaps.
PUSD appoints interim principal for Wildwood Elementary School
Elizabeth (“Beth”) Rhine is a retired principal with over 30 years of experience in Oakland, Berkeley schools.

SPORTS

Football | Piedmont beats Fortuna in NCS opener
Boys football heads to Ferndale for semis on Saturday.
Girls Tennis | Jumper, Kortum go deep at NCS
Piedmont’s Romanczuk also makes tournament.
Football | Piedmont finishes regular season 9-1
Highlanders get the #3 seed and will host Fortuna HS on November 15.
Cross Country | Piedmont girls get third in division
Boys and girls cross country compete at WACC championships.
Boys Water Polo | Piedmont cruises past Freedom at NCS
Highlanders advance to second round.
Girls Golf | Assalian shoots 89 at NCS Division 1 tourney
Tied for 55th out of 139 golfers.
Boys Water Polo | Piedmont takes third at WACC tourney
Team earns NCS berth.
Flag Football finishes second season
Piedmont sees progress as players develop.
Girls Water Polo | Piedmont beats San Rafael, 5-3
Jacoby nets four in non-league victory.
Do you bleed purple? Support Piedmont Highlanders athletics via new online store
PiedmontGear.com, created by PHS alum and parent Steve Humphries, makes it easy for fans and alums to show team spirit.

CALIFORNIA

Oakland faces insolvency without immediate action, budget administrator warns council
Overspending by fire and police departments called out.
California health department reports possible bird flu case in Alameda County child
The child has had no known contact with infected animals but might have been exposed to wild birds.
Islamophobia, harassment skyrocketing on California’s college campuses, report reveals
Eighty-five percent of respondents from Cal reported experiencing Islamophobia, the highest out of the 87 college campuses surveyed throughout the state.
California State University increases its graduation rates but is falling short of its ambitious goals
Cal State has a goal to graduate 40% of its freshmen within four years.
EBMUD says current Chinook salmon run on Mokelumne River is largest ever recorded
The Mokelumne's salmon population makes up as much as 50 percent of the commercial catch off the California coast.
Oakland Unified wrestles with lead in water. Most California schools are in the dark
Lincoln Elementary School, between downtown Oakland and Lake Merritt, had some of the highest levels of lead in OUSD after the district tested there earlier this year.
Federal government ships nearly $50M to Port of Oakland for infrastructure upgrades
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds will support the modernization of the port’s Outer Harbor Terminal.
DA Price concedes in AlCo recall election, defends record on criminal justice reform
Recall groups spent more than $2.5 million in a campaign to blame her for crime and hammer home the notion that she was soft on criminals.
Oakland municipal workers’ union tell city leaders not to cut services to balance budget
While the union coalition represents a powerfully influential voice in city politics, Oakland’s police union is noticeably absent from the alliance.
Oakland councilmember Bas takes narrow lead in Alameda District 5 supervisor race
Initial election results had Nikki Bas trailing Emeryville City Councilmember John Bauters, but as of Friday she was leading by a mere 106 votes.
Alameda County courts trim business hours, begin mandatory furloughs to reduce budget
Starting November 22, the clerks’ offices at the county’s eight courthouses will close at 2 pm on Fridays instead of 3 pm.
Diocese of Oakland to compensate sex abuse victims in wake of lawsuits, bankruptcy filing
The diocese filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in order to stave off individual lawsuits and consolidate the claims in a court-supervised process that will ultimately lead to settlements.