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City
July 11, 2025

Exit Interview | Police chief reflects on Piedmont tenure, state of policing in 2025

Jeremy Bowers' last day is next week.
City
July 11, 2025

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.
Around Town
July 11, 2025

PRD summer camps are in full swing

Space still available in some late July - early August sessions for chess, skateboarding, ukulele, and more!
  • Sanitation strike impacts Piedmont trash pick-up | UPDATES

    Organics collection has resumed but general trash collection continues to be disrupted, irregular, and unpredictable.

  • ‘Republic, pay your workers’: Teamsters strike leaves Bay Area with overflowing bins

    Many Republic Services employees in the Bay Area are refusing to cross picket lines, Republic Services shared on its website.

  • 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.

Health & Science

  • Rise in measles cases worsens over summer
  • ‘When we fight, we win’: Doctors, nurses, health workers rally against Medicaid cuts
  • Political winds shift for California renewable energy future, as new federal hurdles emerge

LIFESTYLE

  • 100,000 riders and counting: Free Oakland-Alameda water shuttle celebrates one year
  • The Dish | German Potato Salad
  • Movies: 45th SF Jewish film fest, ‘Dogs Tonight,’ ‘Unicorns,’ ‘To a Land Unknown,’ Women’s Building fundraiser, Zombies doc
  • ODC/Dance’s San Francisco summer premieres explore grief, time  
  • ‘Economic spillover of events is real’: Return of Campbell concerts boosts downtown
  • Review: SF Playhouse’s delightful, Shaw-forward ‘My Fair Lady’ a treat for all the senses  
  • Mays still amazes: Atherton honors legacy of Giants baseball star in town he called home
  • SF artist Krystal Lauk brings ‘Pissed Off Moms’ to Dogpatch 

AROUND TOWN

  • Local with Lisa | Olanui Shave Ice brings Hawaiian flavor to town

    [SPONSORED VIDEO] This popular local family business helped make Piedmont's July Fourth festivities cool.

  • 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.

  • Who’s that Good Dog?

    Cody likes to orchestrate a takeover of available couches.

  • Movies in the Park: ‘Inside Out 2’ set for July 18

    Enjoy the Rec Dept's free film series under the stars in Piedmont Park once a month through October.

  • PRD summer camps are in full swing

    Space still available in some late July - early August sessions for chess, skateboarding, ukulele, and more!

  • Photos | Piedmont celebrates the Fourth with pancakes, parade, and a party

    A picture-perfect day for festivities in the city's heart last Friday.

  • The Dish | Summer Zucchini Salad with Pasta and Chickpeas

    A refreshing zucchini salad that’s perfect for hot summer evenings.

  • Obituary | Austin Linnane, 1964 – 2025

    Linnane is remembered for a life full of love, laughter, and helping others.

  • BBQ Without Borders returns to Oakland Museum on August 2

    Tickets are limited -- act now to secure your spot.

  • Obituary | William S. Coysh, 1953-2025

    Coysh is remembered for his devotion to family, friends, Cal, and the Yankees.

  • Modern Ed | Airport and airplane etiquette

    Bring your patience and follow the rules to minimize travel frustrations.

  • 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

  • Sanitation strike impacts Piedmont trash pick-up | UPDATES

    Organics collection has resumed but general trash collection continues to be disrupted, irregular, and unpredictable.

  • 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.

  • City honors retiring Police Chief Jeremy Bowers with reception, proclamation

    Bowers was recognized for his exemplary leadership on July 7.

  • City Council selects Frederick Shavies as Piedmont’s next chief of police

    Shavies is currently a deputy chief of police for the City of Oakland.

  • The Blotter | Four masked men seen entering apartment

    Plus: residential burglary, reckless driving, and another break-in at Ace Hardware.

  • City marks latest community pool milestones

    Key elements of construction are falling into place.

  • Where to find a Cop on the Block in July

    Four opportunities this month to chat with your local police officers.

  • City adopts budget for 2025-2026 fiscal year

    Pool and dispatch center projects remain top priorities; Dearing Memorial, planning for a new public safety building, and improving public spaces also highlighted.

  • Watch | City of Piedmont’s Volunteer Appreciation Reception

    Missed the moment?

  • The city’s first Black family was being chased out in 1924. Now they are being memorialized

    The Dearing Portal features sculptural elements of a home — a doorway, window, and mailbox — symbolizing what was lost.

SCHOOLS

  • Dual enrollment class comes to PHS this fall

    Over one third of high school seniors in California participated in dual enrollment programs last year, the district said.

  • Survey of 1500 kids suggests school phone bans have important but limited effects

    Banning phones in schools may not be an easy fix for students' mental health problems, poor academic performance, or cyberbullying.

  • Summer Adventures 2025: Enrichment, flexibility, and fun for K–8 students

    Classes offer a mix of learning and play; sports camps help build skills in a supportive environment.

  • Languages, technology, cooking, and more at Piedmont Adult School

    Discover something new this summer.

  • Milestones | PHS Class of 2025 celebrated at Witter Field

    "Let your values guide you in uncertain times" was the theme of this year's commencement address by Piedmont Police Chief Jeremy Bowers.

  • Milestones | MHS 2025 graduates celebrated at Alan Harvey Theater

    Eighteen Millennium High School students received their diplomas on Wednesday, June 4.

SPORTS

  • Preseason training for PHS girls flag football starts end of July

    Any interested PHS/MHS girl who wants to play in the upcoming Fall 2025 season is invited to attend the conditioning sessions at Witter Field.

  • Mays still amazes: Atherton honors legacy of Giants baseball star in town he called home

    Mays moved to Atherton in 1969 and was well known in the community for passing out baseballs at Halloween.

  • New Coaches Field batting cages ready for action

    The project was spearheaded by Scout Sammy Ragones and made a reality with help from PBSF and the city.

  • Piedmont Swim Team tryouts start in August

    Aug 19 - Aug 21 at the Montclair Swim Club.

  • PHS swimming, water polo teams take a hit as pool construction drags on

    Athletic Director Tyler Small gives end-of-year athletic /Title IX report to Board of Education on June 11.

  • Piedmont track and field goes national

    Highlander athletes compete in Eugene.

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  • Who’s that Good Dog?
  • Photos | Play Like A Girl+ draws a crowd to Witter
  • Obituary | Marolyn Stanley, 1928–2025
  • Photos | Past athletes honored at Piedmont Sports Hall of Fame ceremony
  • Photos | Owls named, trees honored at city’s Arbor and Earth Day Celebration
  • The Piedmont Highlander shares Class of 2025 matriculations
  • Who’s YOUR Good Dog?

LIFESTYLE | RECIPES

  • The Dish | Shrimp Scampi with Vermouth, Garlic and Fresh Herbs
  • Local with Lisa | Almond and Oak
  • Local with Lisa | Full Belly Bakery in Montclair
  • The Dish | Do-Ahead Rice Dish
  • The Dish | Roasted Broccoli Two Ways
  • The Dish | Pressure Cooker Chipotle Chicken Tacos
  • The Dish | Roasted Asparagus with Burrata

REAL ESTATE

  • 51 Rishell Drive, Oakland
  • 16032 Broadway Terrace, Oakland
  • 63 Tomcat Way, Orinda
  • 5 Woodside Way, Oakland
  • July 16, 2025 | Home sales report for Piedmont
  • A New Perspective: Here Comes the Groom | Real Estate Insights

OPINION

  • Climate Corner Op-Ed: The truth about plastic recycling
  • Letter to the Editor | Give the revamped elementary music program a chance
  • Op-Ed: Practice makes prepared
  • Commentary | Are our schools ready for the age of AI?
  • Letter to the Editor | Props to PUSD for dedication to students with disabilities and learning differences
  • Commentary | Dear Board of Ed: Feedback is part of the assignment

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CALIFORNIA

  • Yolo fireworks victims ID’d, including 4 from Bay Area; families seek help on GoFundMe

    The July 1 explosion near Esparto leveled at least one building and ignited a 78-acre fire in an agricultural area.

  • CalPERS recovers from tariff plunge and notches a big investment gain

    The CalPERS gained 11.6% on in its investments over the past financial year, eclipsing its target of 6.8%.

  • Oakland airport name saga resumes; leaders try again to add San Francisco Bay to moniker

    Previously, San Francisco sued to stop the rebranding over copyright claims and allegations that it would confuse travelers.

  • Thousands of Californians lost work after LA immigration raids. Citizens did, too

    The percentage decline would equate to a loss in California of 271,541 jobs from citizens and 193,428 non-citizens.

  • Supervisor takes SF law enforcement to task over alleged cooperation with ICE activities

    During a clash between ICE agents and protesters, video evidence shows that officers were nearby and did not intervene.

  • UC Berkeley professor fatally shot in Greece, academic community in grief and outrage

    As of Wednesday afternoon, more than 54,000 euros, around $60,000, have been donated to Jeziorski’s family.

  • Citing security threats, California lawmakers want to shield their addresses from public

    After two Minnesota lawmakers were shot, one fatally, in their homes last month, California lawmakers want to keep their information confidential.

  • ‘There is no sanctuary anywhere:’ Border Patrol raids come to California’s capital

    The Border Patrol began conducting operations on Thursday, as two federal court rulings have ordered them to stop warrantless raids.

  • ‘Republic, pay your workers’: Teamsters strike leaves Bay Area with overflowing bins

    Many Republic Services employees in the Bay Area are refusing to cross picket lines, Republic Services shared on its website.

  • Saint Mary’s College professor awarded $1M grant to study religious freedom in prisons

    The project is expected to begin on September 1 and last three years.

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