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Chubbock ousted as girls soccer coach

AD Small gives no explanation for move.
The Blotter | One arrested in stolen van after stop

Second suspect fled. Plus: suspected DUI.
Celebrate 100 years of Community Hall on April 4

For one night only, the landmark building will transform into a pop-up history exhibit, with photographs, newspaper clippings, and archival video.
On April 4, “walk-in” to Piedmont schools in support of public education

Gather at the Blue Vase at 8 a.m. and wear "Red for Ed."
In the News | Oaklandside reports city to clear homeless encampments around Lake Merritt in April

Notices went up around the lake last week.

AROUND TOWN

Who’s that Good Dog?
This pair of retired Westie mamas have collectively brought 30 pups into the world.
Photos | Full house for Girl Scout tea party
A sweet start to spring.
PRD seeks volunteers for May 4 ‘Play Like a Girl+’ event
Last year's event drew over 700 participants to Witter Field.
Reach the heights at Camp Augusta’s new pole course
The 13-pole, 3-level high ropes challenge course opened in 2024.
Who’s that Good Dog?
A herder by nature, Shiloh the Aussie knows when to round up the flock.
Beloved Beach crossing guard Arthur Ward dies at 85
Memorial service to be held April 25 at the Chapel of the Chimes.
Photos | Piedmonters display floral design talent at annual Tulip Exhibition
The exhibit showcased tulip-themed floral arrangements by Bay Area florists, garden clubs and college floral design classes.
Modern Ed | Wedding invitations
In which our etiquette expert shares advice on paper vs digital, invitation wording, dress codes, and more.
PRD’s Annual Bunny Blast returns on April 13
Get egg-cited -- spring is here, and that means it's egg hunt time!
Design a novelty hole for PRD’s 2nd annual Pop-Up Putt-Putt event on April 27
The 18-hole course will feature entries from Piedmont neighborhoods, families and local organizations.
New vendors added to April 19 Piedmont Food Fest
Tickets for the multicultural festival -- with its vibrant mix of food, drink, and performances -- are available for purchase now.
Sip & Shop at Cancer League’s Spring Soiree
An evening of shopping and mingling on April 24 to support early-stage cancer research.
Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt at Piedmont Community Church on April 12
Food, games, and egg hunt for ages 2 - 13.
Children’s Fairyland announces spring 2025 programs and events
The iconic Fairyland celebrates its 75th anniversary with a lineup of playful programming for kids and parents alike.

CITY NEWS

SCHOOLS

CALIFORNIA

Alameda Dems slam Loren Taylor to stop using logo in Oakland mayoral campaign
Temperatures rise between the two front runners, Loren Taylor and Barbara Lee, in the final weeks of the campaign.
Animal rights activists protest Trader Joe’s selling chicken from Bay Area farm
Petaluma Poultry is a subsidiary of Perdue Farms, one of the biggest poultry producers in the country.
Inside a $17 billion maintenance backlog plaguing California’s universities
Infrastructure issues at California’s public universities are hindering students' and faculty’s ability to learn and work on campus.
Three Bay Area Cal State campuses pitch plan to combine finance, administrative services
Declining enrollment on all three campuses has prompted cuts to academic offerings, staff and faculty.
Bill would expand Golden Gate National Recreation Area by hundreds of acres
The bill previously passed the U.S. Senate unanimously in December, and was reintroduced for a vote by the new Congress.
Searching for snow: Vast disparity between north and south amid lackluster rain season
The Department of Water Resources is concerned that much of the rainfall has been concentrated in Northern California.
Raid or rumor? Reports of immigrations sweeps are warping life in California’s Central Valley
It remains to be seen whether the self-deportation plan is working.
Newly proposed national park would unite 4 sites honoring labor leader Cesar Chávez
The bill also proposes including include two other sites in California — The Forty Acres in Delano and McDonnell Hall in San Jose — and one in Arizona — the Santa Rita Center in Phoenix
No need to apply: Cal State is automatically admitting high school students with good grades
It’s possible that Cal State may take the direct admissions pilot statewide.
California food banks brace for funding cuts, and not only from the Trump administration
Hundreds of truckloads bound for food banks across the state have been suspended with no indication of when or if they’ll be delivered.
SF social media personality hit with more federal charges, this time for child porn
The indicted self-styled activist and community watchdog has previously appeared as a guest on Fox News.
Five years after COVID shuttered schools, parent empowerment still going strong
Instead of waiting for the system to adapt to their needs, one Piedmonter took matters into their own hands.
Will this bill be the end of California’s housing vs environment wars?
State Assemblymember Buffy Wicks's bill is simple: No more environmental lawsuits for “infill” housing.
Sue or hold back? The University of California does both as it faces Trump’s wrath
Students are scared and aren't sure if the UC will protect them from the federal government.