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Pool opening date still TBD even as project edges closer to completion

City councilmembers received an update on pool progress and approved additional payments to Griffin Structures and ELS Architecture at Monday's meeting.
Piedmont Profile | Police Chief Frederick Shavies is ready for his new role

The Oakland native talks about how he left behind a career in sports to join the police force, his work with Ceasefire, and more.
‘As You Like It’: Free Shakespeare returns to Dracena Park on Sunday, Aug. 10

The Vallejo Shakespeare Group returns to the quarry.
The Blotter | Man passed out in car arrested

Plus: Car theft, residential burglary, DUI.
Registration for PRD fall classes, activities now open

The Fall Activity Guide is jam-packed with classes, events, and holiday break camps.

AROUND TOWN

Piedmont Profile | Anne Callahan offers older residents a boutique caregiving service
"Senior Sidekick" helps with errands, meal prep, technology lessons, pet care, group outings, prescription management and more.
Movies in the Park: ‘The Sandlot’ is next up on August 15
Gather with family, neighbors, or friends at Piedmont Park to enjoy a movie under the stars.
Registration for PRD fall classes, activities now open
The Fall Activity Guide is jam-packed with classes, events, and holiday break camps.
‘As You Like It’: Free Shakespeare returns to Dracena Park on Sunday, Aug. 10
The Vallejo Shakespeare Group returns to the quarry.
Who’s that Good Dog?
Pepper the Daisy Dog is here to help polish off your pizza crusts.
The Dish | Brownie Pudding
An Ina Garten favorite, this easy-to-make dessert tastes like you’ve been baking all day.
Obituary | Tom Bjornson, 1945 – 2025
The lifelong sports enthusiast is remembered for his loving commitment to family, community, and coaching.
Obituary | David Norman Lillevand, Jr., 1937-2025
Funeral services will be held on July 29 for the longtime Piedmont resident who is remembered as a beloved coach, accomplished attorney, and friend to all.
Piedmont Profile | PHS grad with restaurant roots helps launch NYC eatery
PHS ’10 grad Erica Lauer, whose parents co-founded Berkeley's Rick and Ann's, embarks on a venture of her own.

CITY NEWS

Piedmont Profile | Police Chief Frederick Shavies is ready for his new role
The Oakland native talks about how he left behind a career in sports to join the police force, his work with Ceasefire, and more.
Pool opening date still TBD even as project edges closer to completion
City councilmembers received an update on pool progress and approved additional payments to Griffin Structures and ELS Architecture at Monday's meeting.
Housing development, sustainability, wildfire resilience, and more: Learn about projects shaping Piedmont’s future
The City’s Planning & Building Department hosts an Open House on August 21 at Veterans' Hall.
The Blotter | Suspects arrested in armed robbery
Plus: Over $10,000 worth of property taken in Requa Place burglary; Grand Avenue DUIs; playing with fire.
Where to find a Cop on the Block in August
The Piedmont Police Department offers four opportunities this month to chat with your local officers.
AC Transit cuts upper Piedmont bus service
Service changes take effect Sunday, August 10.
Your feedback needed on Piedmont’s roadmap for reducing damage from natural disasters
Get up to speed on how the city is preparing for natural hazards like earthquakes, wildfires, and severe weather.
Exit Interview | Police chief reflects on Piedmont tenure, state of policing in 2025
Jeremy Bowers' last day is next week.
Time to prepare your yard for fire season
The annual arrival of grazing goats in Moraga Canyon is a cue to prune trees, remove dead vegetation, and clear flammable materials.

CALIFORNIA

BART plans schedule adjustments next week to better coordinate with other transit lines
Riders are encouraged to check updated schedules before traveling.
‘A piece of freedom’: How San Quentin prisoners brought world-class art inside its walls
California committed more than $200 million toward refashioning San Quentin as a hub for rehabilitation.
California wine industry torn on Trump tariffs
Trump recently said that he had reached a tariff agreement with the European Union, but some details have yet to be released
SF kicks off speed camera citations Tuesday; Mayor Lurie says they are already working
Over 70% of the vehicles that were issued warnings have not received a second.
Modern aircraft join Cal Fire’s world-leading firefighting fleet as peak fire season begins
This marked the fulfillment of a multi-year plan to modernize and bolster the state fire agency’s fleet, according to Cal Fire.
California affordable housing programs are on the chopping block after Supreme Court ruling
Many California cities require homebuilders to create affordable housing or pay fees to support construction of those units.
Family raising funds after father of 7 dies in construction accident at Berkeley school
The construction subcontractor was working at an elementary school modernization project in Berkeley last week.
Kamala Harris will not run for California governor
The decision leaves open the possibility that Harris will make another bid for the White House in 2028.
Newsom wants voters to weigh in on new congressional districts in November
Newsom says California must respond to a partisan redistricting war set off by President Trump.
SF advances ‘One City Shelter Act’ ordinance
The local law is meant to stop the oversaturation of certain neighborhoods with shelters and related care facilities.
San Francisco speed cameras to begin issuing citations following 60-day warning period
After a 60-day warning period that began June 6, the San Francisco MTA will begin issuing civil speeding penalties using 33 cameras.
‘Do your job, or step down’: Bay Area Filipinos decry San Francisco consulate
The protest was part of a broader mobilization tied to Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s recent State of the Nation Address.