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High School
May 6, 2025

Boys tennis | Smolko takes WACC championship

Piedmont boys tennis No. 1 makes NCS
City
May 6, 2025

City to host Design and Sustainability Awards Gala on May 14

Celebrate the best home improvement projects in Piedmont.
Around Town
May 6, 2025

Photos | Play Like A Girl+ draws a crowd to Witter

PRD says more than 1,000 participants showed up to Sunday's event
  • Bike to Work, School, or Wherever on Thursday, May 15

    Join the movement to make commuting cleaner -- and don't forget to check out the city's Energizer Station on Highland Avenue for snacks and giveaways.

  • City Council approves central Piedmont parking plan with some modifications

    New traffic pattern coming to streets around Havens Elementary School.

  • The Blotter | Driver arrested on DUI found with cocaine

    Grand Avenue a hotspot for DUIs.

Health & Science

  • Early fire season forecast fuels concerns about impact federal budget cuts could have
  • Congressional probe threatens to unravel historic agreement on Point Reyes ranching
  • Bodega Bay isn’t what it used to be. How an ailing industry transformed the fishing town

LIFESTYLE

  • The Dish | Pressure Cooker Chipotle Chicken Tacos
  • Jazz trumpet star Ambrose Akinmusire creates premiere for Alonzo King Lines Ballet 
  • Focused on the goal: Santa Clara won’t spend any taxpayer money on World Cup upgrades
  • Review: Aurora Theatre’s ‘Crumbs from the Table of Joy’ a beautifully drawn portrait of a family in the 1950s   
  • Years in the making, restored Pacheco Marsh now open with trails, nature exhibits
  • Truly unique performances comprise 2025 SF International Arts Festival 
  • Best Bets: Ruth Asawa retrospective, Marin Irish festival, ‘Jersey Boys,’ Manuel Barrueco, Bach’s Mass in B-Minor  
  • Bestselling East Bay author Allison Larkin explores complex families in ‘Home of the American Circus’  

AROUND TOWN

  • Photos | Play Like A Girl+ draws a crowd to Witter

    PRD says more than 1,000 participants showed up to Sunday's event

  • Who’s that Good Dog?

    Cali the border collie serves as the welcoming committee for the Meyer household.

  • Commentary | Give bees, butterflies a boost and join the ‘No Mow May’ movement

    Early-season pollinators will thank you.

  • Alfred Hitchcock thriller comes to Piedmont

    Jimmy Stewart and Grace Kelly star in the May 8 Flix Fest feature 'Rear Window.'

  • East Bay Parks invites public to participate in survey as it begins creating long-term vision

    The next District Plan will reflect the values, priorities, and aspirations of the communities they serve.

  • Girl Scout troop to host Emeryville scavenger hunt on May 10

    Form teams of two to five; everyone ages 7 and up is welcome to participate.

  • Who’s that Good Dog?

    Best buds Wilbur and Gigi never miss a photo op.

  • Photos | Pop-Up Putt Putt brightens Piedmont Park parking lot

    The free Rec Department event at Community Hall featured creative novelty holes made by local groups.

  • Photos | Owls named, trees honored at city’s Arbor and Earth Day Celebration

    Great horned owls in Dracena Park receive new monikers and six trees received Heritage Tree distinction.

  • Commentary | Want to honor our owls? Let’s clean up our light pollution

    Dim the lights in the Community Hall Plaza, now blazing all night, to see if owls will settle in that park as well, writes Garrett Keating.

  • The Dish | Roasted Asparagus with Burrata

    Fresh, crisp asparagus meets creamy burrata in this simple yet elegant dish — the perfect springtime combo.

  • Help create a July Fourth parade theme

    Have an idea about what this year's community event should reflect?

CITY NEWS

  • City Council approves central Piedmont parking plan with some modifications

    New traffic pattern coming to streets around Havens Elementary School.

  • City to host Design and Sustainability Awards Gala on May 14

    Celebrate the best home improvement projects in Piedmont.

  • City Council appoints Kiran Bawa as Piedmont’s next finance director

    Bawa previously served as the city's finance director in 2016-2017.

  • Pedestrian, bicycle safety upgrades under construction on Grand Avenue

    Construction work began on April 23 and will culminate with roadway re-paving later this summer, the city says.

  • Where to find a ‘Cop on the Block’ in May

    The Piedmont Police Department’s casual monthly meet-ups for residents continue.

  • The Blotter | Vandal damages Public Works circuit box

    City says no circuits taken or damaged.

  • Survey: Help shape design standards for new housing in Piedmont

    Survey is open until May 19.

  • City Council approves closure of Linda off-leash dog park

    Frustrated dog owners say the city moved too quickly to shut down the only enclosed dog run in the city.

  • Tsukahara family files lawsuit in Cybertruck crash

    Parents speak to the Exedra about their search for answers in the crash that took their daughter's life last November.

  • New Commissions and Committee appointees begin terms of service

    The City Council made 15 appointments in March.

  • Piedmont Police Chief Jeremy Bowers to retire this summer

    Bowers shares open letter to the community; his last day will be July 17.

SCHOOLS

  • Commentary | Are our schools ready for the age of AI?

    In a survey conducted by PHS sophomore Raffaello Banin, the vast majority of PHS student respondents say the school is not adapting quickly enough.

  • Letter to the Editor | Props to PUSD for dedication to students with disabilities and learning differences

    Piedmonters for Inclusive Education (PIE) made grants, raised funds to support school district and city initiatives.

  • Commentary | Dear Board of Ed: Feedback is part of the assignment

    School Board members shouldn't take public comment personally, writes the TPH Editorial Board.

  • Summer Adventures for Middle School

    Whether your child is entering 6th grade or looking to build leadership skills as a Junior CIT, opportunities await.

  • School Board approves new approach to elementary school performing arts

    Board also adds world language back to seventh grade.

  • Photos | Piedmont Adult School celebrates Golden Anniversary

    The school started in 1975 and has evolved over the years.

  • Photos | Crows murder the competition at annual Piedmont Bird Calling Contest

    Theo Ferguson, Drew Kobal and Matt Steimle win bragging rights.

  • Photos | Millennium High School marks 25 years

    School leaders past and present celebrated the evolution of the district's alternative high school at a Community Hall event last Friday.

  • Get a jump on summer activities for kids with PUSD Summer Adventures

    It's the perfect blend of school and camp—designed to help children explore new interests, keep learning, and have fun along the way.

  • Packed house for PEF talk by legal scholar and former US ambassador

    Jeff Bleich's talk was a reflection on Machiavelli’s "The Prince", and lessons for modern times.

  • PHS students take third in UC Berkeley bioengineering competition

    Seniors Genevieve Hiller and Inaya Majid and juniors Kalyani Spieckerman, Laurel Minor, and Abigail Jacoby develop an estrogen-tracking device.

  • PUSD honors Cory Smegal as Arthur Hecht Volunteer of the Year award winner

    The Board of Education will formally present the award to Smegal at its meeting on May 14.

SPORTS

  • Girls lacrosse | Piedmont advances in NCS with big win

    Highlanders were facing Lick-Wilmerding on May 8.

  • Boys lacrosse | Highlanders come up short in playoffs

    Season ends with loss to Foothill.

  • Boys tennis | Smolko takes WACC championship

    Piedmont boys tennis No.

  • Baseball | Piedmont splits with Berkeley

    Baseball concludes season with O’Dowd series.

  • Piedmont Swim Team shines at WACC Championships

    Highlanders walked away with an impressive 25 varsity medals, awarded to the top six finishers in each event.

  • ‘Stoked at Stafford’ race closes out PHS mountain biking season

    Team bonding at revived racecourse in Novato.

  • Piedmont lacrosse teams make NCS

    New seasons begin May 6 in first round -- the girls play at Witter and the boys at Foothill.

  • Softball | Piedmont goes on streak

    Highlanders take five of seven

  • Photos | Past athletes honored at Piedmont Sports Hall of Fame ceremony

    A happy reunion for six honorees and two iconic teams.

  • Swim team celebrates seniors and strong performances

    Despite mixed results in the pool, the event was an overall success as the team came together to honor its seniors.

  • Boys golf | Piedmont beats San Leandro

    Highlanders record season-best score.

  • Track and field | Piedmont gets strong marks at Stanford

    Saniyah Johnson also breaks school shot put record.

  • Chubbock ousted as girls soccer coach

    AD Small gives no explanation for move.

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  • Photos | Young families turn out for annual Bunny Blast
  • Photos | Community celebrates local landmarks at April 4 pop-up party
  • Piedmont Profile | Isabella Rivera (PHS ’19), manager of operations for the Oakland Roots
  • Modern Ed | Gym etiquette
  • Do look up | Raptors at home in local trees
  • Photos | Beach Revue brings the magic to a full house
  • Who’s YOUR Good Dog?

LIFESTYLE | RECIPES

  • The Dish | Italian Wedding Soup
  • The Dish | Spring Asparagus and Frisée Salad
  • The Dish | Sparkling Shortbread Cookies
  • The Dish | Cookie Brittle
  • The Dish | Pasta with Feta and Green Olives
  • Local with Lisa | Moxie Steak House
  • The Dish | Salmon with Anchovy-Garlic Sauce
  • The Dish | Fish Stew
  • The Dish | Shakshuka

REAL ESTATE

  • May 8, 2025 | Home sales report for Piedmont
  • A New Perspective: Great Expectations | Real Estate Insights
  • 580 Crofton Avenue, Piedmont
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  • 5 Woodside Way, Oakland
  • 1552 Holman Road, Oakland

OPINION

  • Prizes, pandemics, and playgrounds: A glimpse into the Piedmont Recreation Commission
  • Letter to the Editor | We need to maintain an inclusive society
  • Commentary | Dismantling the Dept. of Education will set students back
  • Opinion: Civics education is about more than elections — it’s the foundation of democracy
  • Letter to the Editor | Egg (prices) on our face
  • Climate Corner: Sustainable New Year’s Resolutions
  • Commentary | The history and beauty of Piedmont’s Hall Fenway

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CALIFORNIA

  • Judge’s ruling gives Musk green light to press forward with his fraud claims against OpenAI

    The closely-watched case, taking place in a federal court in Oakland, has been full of twists and turns -- and will proceed in an expedited trial.

  • Oakland interim mayor delivers $4.4B budget proposal to tackle deficit, keep core services

    Kevin Jenkins said he realizes Oaklanders want to feel safer and are alarmed at cuts to public safety budgets.

  • Early fire season forecast fuels concerns about impact federal budget cuts could have

    Luckily, the Bay Area is less reliant on federal firefighters than many other parts of the state due to well-staffed local fire departments and Cal Fire.

  • ‘More than just numbers’: New study looks at declines in Bay Area’s Black homeownership

    The study also includes data analysis of the nine-county Bay Area and examines the role of historically racist policies.

  • Two efforts to support local newsrooms seek public hearings before California legislators

    One calls for funding local news fellowships, while the other demands tech companies contribute to a state journalism fund.

  • ‘Millions out on the street virtually overnight’: How Trump’s budget proposal could affect California

    Slashing the budget could be the end of “fair housing” enforcement as we know it.

  • Llamas in the driver’s seat: AC Transit names new general manager to tackle budget deficit

    The leadership shuffle is one of many changes the 2,300-employee transit district is experiencing.

  • Trump says he will direct federal authorities to reopen Alcatraz for ‘ruthless, violent’ criminals

    Trump claims that re-opening Alcatraz to host prisoners will serve as a symbol of law, order, and justice.

  • Mayor-elect Barbara Lee’s transition team a Who’s Who of Oakland community leaders

    Lee said the help of these dynamic leaders and residents will deliver the transparency, accountability, and results that Oakland deserves.

  • SFUSD partially lifts hiring freeze it imposed when state assumed oversight last year

    Hiring has been frozen since May 2024, when the state Department of Education increased oversight of SFUSD’s budget.

  • Between a rock and a BART place: San Jose business owner loses property to rail project

    The project will connect BART services to Silicon Valley, an expansion decades in the making with ballooning budget costs.

  • ‘It will hit all of us’: Chinatown merchants say tariff impacts may be worse than pandemic

    Governor Gavin Newsom is trying to negotiate different types of trade agreements on behalf of California.

  • See you in court: 100 days in, California suing Trump at almost double pace of his first term

    The deluge means California now finds itself fighting in court to preserve the status quo — playing defense, not offense.

  • Ex-exec director of East Oakland boxing nonprofit pleads guilty to fraud, tax evasion

    Howard Solomon, executive director for the East Oakland Boxing Association, caused a tax loss to the IRS of approximately $287,185. 

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