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City
October 20, 2026

Mayor shares lessons learned in State of the City address

Mayor Betsy Smegal Andersen is wrapping up two terms in office.
Around Town
October 16, 2026

Photos | Heading toward Halloween

The WW Dads Club Pumpkin Patch is in full swing and spooky scenes abound around town.
  • Some residents call for more than a memorial in Dearing case

    Ongoing litigation between the city and descendants of the family has kept the issue of how Piedmont should atone for past harms in the news.

  • School Board approves new math pathways for secondary schools

    Tension with teachers over process, middle school implementation.

  • City seeks input on draft plan to make home electrification easier and more affordable

    Draft five-year roadmap focuses on reducing costs and simplifying the process of switching from natural gas to electric appliances.

  • The Blotter | Prowler found on Wildwood Avenue

    Suspect arrested for trespassing just before midnight.

Health + Science + Environment

  • This institute could get $4 billion from a ballot measure. With just three workers, is it ready?
  • Want to protect California’s coast? Marine sanctuaries seek volunteer beach monitors
  • Dozens of California dams need repair as El Niño winter draws closer
  • Patients: All my best tips on how to opt out of data sharing

LIFESTYLE

  • Documentary traces the escape of a young pianist from Nazi occupied Vienna
  • J.P. Lacrampe’s debut Bay Area-set novel ‘Valet’ takes a satirical look at AI
  • Review: Word for Word’s ‘Assimilation’ explores intricacies of immigrant experiences
  • Cal Performances concert fetes minimalism master Steve Reich for 90th birthday
  • Movies: Latino and dance film fests, Hong Kong cinema, ‘One in a Million,’ Porchlight storytelling
  • Review: The Fillmore is hoppin’ in SFBATCO’s joyful, tuneful new musical ‘Every Saturday Night’
  • Oakland Ballet Company to present ‘Luna Mexicana’ a celebration of Dia de los Muertos
  • Local Lit | Top tips for October 2026

Elections

  • Letter to the Editors | Reichle is right for Piedmont City Council
  • Letter to the Editors | Bill Reichle for City Council
  • Get the 411 on voting
  • The Piedmont Exedra endorses Measure GG
  • Letter to the Editor | Nancy Beninati for City Council
  • Letter to the Editor | In support of Nancy Beninati for City Council
  • Letter to the Editor | Adam Hundt for City Council
  • Election 2026 | Q&As with City Council candidates
  • Letter to the Editor | Re-elect Tom Ramsey to Piedmont City Council
  • Letter to the Editor | Adam Hundt for City Council
  • Letter to the Editor | In support of Tom Ramsey
  • Letter to the Editor | Adam Hundt will advance the city’s climate plan
  • Letter to the Editor | Measure GG is essential to sustain community services
  • Letter to the Editor | Bill Reichle for City Council
  • Letter to the Editor | Nancy Beninati for City Council
  • Letter to the Editor | Re-elect Cindi Reiss for Peralta Community College Board trustee, Area 5
  • Prop. 43 would make special taxes harder to pass. That’s the point, say anti-tax advocates
  • Prop 45 explained: CEQA overhaul could shift who holds power over building

AROUND TOWN

  • Who’s that Good Dog?

    Woody loves hide-and-seek and his canine bestie Lulu.

  • Piedmont Center for the Arts Salon Series: ‘Mad Scenes’ on Oct. 25

    Sopranos Aura Veruni and Lila Khazoum are joined by pianist Daniel Lockert to perform diabolical scenes from "Idomeneo", "Macbeth", "The Magic Flute", "Anna Bolena", "Hamlet", and "Lucia di Lammermoor".

  • Piedmont Boosters to host annual Oktoberfest on Oct. 24

    Featuring local craft beer and wine, gourmet sausages, premium pretzels, and plenty of fun.

  • Photos | Heading toward Halloween

    The WW Dads Club Pumpkin Patch is in full swing and spooky scenes abound around town.

  • Exedra Reads | A celebration of our National Parks

    Our reviewer highlights some of her favorite books that feature the iconic parks.

  • League of Women Voters of Piedmont to host political scientist Seth Masket

    Special fundraising luncheon with introduction by Mayor Betsy Smegal Andersen on October 30.

  • Brownies, Girl Scouts learn about democracy and citizenship on Oct. 4

    League of Women Voters Piedmont helped organize the event.

  • New Piedmont singing group invites everyone to “Just Sing for Fun & Community”

    Residents — regardless of musical experience or ability — are encouraged to attend the October 14 organizational meeting.

  • Hunter’s Moon, Saturn and Orionids meteors | The Exedra’s Monthly Almanac for October 2026

    October brings Piedmont its clearest, most golden weather of the year, even as the hills keep losing daylight.

  • A documentary and a panel of experts take on the artificial intelligence revolution

    Recent event at Alan Harvey Theater explored the alternately promising and terrifying developments posed by AI.

CITY NEWS

  • Mayor shares lessons learned in State of the City address

    Mayor Betsy Smegal Andersen is wrapping up two terms in office.

  • Some residents call for more than a memorial in Dearing case

    Ongoing litigation between the city and descendants of the family has kept the issue of how Piedmont should atone for past harms in the news.

  • Voting information for the Nov. 3 election

    Ballots go out by mail this week.

  • What’s the Deal With…the ‘Affordable Piedmont’ anti-GG campaign

    Outside PAC seeks to influence Piedmont voters.

  • The Piedmont Exedra endorses Measure GG

    This one-time tax incurred when a home is sold is a necessary and long overdue measure.

  • The Blotter | Hit and run suspect arrested for DUI

    Plus: An errant deer, burglaries, and a stolen car.

  • Where to find a Cop on the Block in October

    The police department's casual meet and greets continue.

  • City Council appoints Bonnie Tam as Piedmont’s next public works director

    Tam brings nearly 20 years of local government experience in public works operations, capital improvement planning, and fiscal management.

  • Piedmont Fire seeks community input on disaster preparedness

    Survey will measure change since 2024 and help guide future preparedness efforts.

  • Police chief takes to social media to raise awareness of e-bike safety

    Young people riding e-bikes around town in an unsafe manner has led to the education campaign.

  • ‘Sustainable Parks Management Plan’ gives city an outline for the future

    Heavy use and aging infrastructure have taken a toll on Piedmont's favorite public spaces.

  • Limited-time discounts on rooftop solar and battery storage

    Sign up by November 15 to get no-cost, no-obligation site evaluations and proposals tailored to your home’s specific needs.

SCHOOLS

  • School Board approves new math pathways for secondary schools

    Tension with teachers over process, middle school implementation.

  • Community support fuels educational excellence in Piedmont schools

    Piedmont Education Foundation highlights essential impact of annual Giving Campaign and community volunteerism.

  • Dress Best for Less grants $100,000 to Piedmont Schools

    Founded in 1982, DBFL has contributed more than $1 million to Piedmont schools and neighboring communities over the past 44 years.

  • Piedmont elementary schools to host book fairs in October

    Get a head start on holiday shopping and support student libraries at the same time.

  • Tickets now on sale for PMS musical Frozen JR

    Based on the popular Broadway musical, performances run October 23-25 at the Alan Harvey Theater.

  • PIE Neurodiversity Speaker Series | ‘More than Worry: Understanding Anxiety”

    Register now for the October 29 talk via Zoom.

  • PEF launches Giving Campaign 2026

    Celebrating the start of PEF’s biggest annual campaign supporting Piedmont's public schools.

SPORTS

  • Boys football | Highlanders fall at Castro Valley

    Piedmont struggles on offense in loss.

  • Girls football | Piedmont falls to Bishop O’Dowd

    Highlanders close with Mt Eden on October 20.

  • Boys water polo | Piedmont beats Lick, 15-8

    Highlanders get a big win.

  • Girls volleyball | Highlanders gear up for playoffs

    Piedmont clinches winning record

  • Girls tennis | Piedmont beats Justin-Siena

    Hot day no match for Highlanders.

  • Boys water polo | Piedmont downs Castro Valley

    Highlanders get 10-9 win

  • PRD to host free sports demo nights for girls+ in October

    Try fencing, archery, disc golf, or rugby.

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EXEDRA, ETC.

  • Who’s that Good Dog?
  • Photos | Cool cars, Harvest Festival, and more
  • Harvest Festival: Winners of the 2026 Edibles Contest
  • Obituary | John Philip Morrison, 1942 – 2026
  • Here, Kitty Kitty
  • Exedra Reads | Grandmas share their favorite books to read with the grandkids
  • From Wildwood to the world: saving the station that connected Piedmont to the world
  • Piedmont Profile | Alder Yarrow, wine writer
  • Who’s YOUR Good Dog?

LIFESTYLE | RECIPES

  • Yellow Door 2.0
  • The Dish | Creamy Potato Salad
  • The Dish | Red Curry Lentils with Sweet Potatoes and Spinach
  • The Dish | Overnight French Toast
  • The Dish | Vietnamese-Inspired Crispy Rice-Paper Omelet
  • The Dish | Fruit Torte

REAL ESTATE

  • 22 Littlewood Drive, Piedmont
  • 229 Carmel Avenue, Piedmont
  • 5819 Patton Street, Oakland
  • A New Perspective: “An Ounce of Prevention…” | Real Estate Insights
  • October 12, 2026 | Home sales report for Piedmont
  • 5430 Estates Drive, Oakland
  • 73 Oakmont Avenue, Piedmont
  • 857 A Mountain View Drive, Lafayette
  • 915 Grosvenor Place, Oakland
  • 5 Woodside Way, Oakland

OPINION

  • Letter to the Editor | Media literacy and research skills are critical for our students
  • Letter to the Editor | Why the Bonita Avenue parking reconfiguration deserves a second look
  • Voices | Join the Ocean Garbage Prevention Challenge
  • Commentary | Fast fashion fills California’s landfills. Thankfully a recycling fix is in sight

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CALIFORNIA

  • California state workers are about to strike. What that means for the DMV, EDD, parks and more

    A strike by the state's largest union is scheduled to start this week.

  • Prop. 37 explained: Can a $25 billion bond make homeownership in California attainable?

    A clever solution or a confusing gimmick?

  • How many University of California students fail introductory math classes?

    The share of students who received a D or F, withdrew, or did not pass has nearly doubled since the 2020-21 academic year.

  • Immigrant student enrollment has taken a nosedive in California schools

    In Oakland, the drop forced the district to close almost two-thirds of their newcomer programs.

  • There’s a $11.25 billion housing bond on the ballot this November. Here’s what you should know

    Supporters say California needs money to fund housing construction while critics say bond financing isn’t the way to do it.

  • A parents’ guide to understanding the 2026 California School Dashboard

    The state dashboard provides a big picture of every district’s and school’s performance based on multiple measures.

  • Oakland to name stretch of Broadway ‘Black Panther Party Boulevard’

    A renaming and ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place during the Black Panther Party 60th Anniversary event this Saturday, October 17.

  • Gavin Newsom backs measure to kill the billionaire tax and ban future wealth taxes

    The governor announced his positions on most of the 14 propositions on the November ballot.

  • Prop 45 explained: CEQA overhaul could shift who holds power over building

    The California Chamber of Commerce, the measure’s sponsor, says the measure would cut costs by speeding up building.

  • Oakland becomes latest in Bay Area to enact moratorium on new data centers

    Other Bay Area cities have enacted similar restrictions or are discussing doing so.

  • Why are out-of-state billionaires funding a California voter ID measure?

    Republican megadonors are boosting California’s voter ID measure to understand how similar measures can perform in more moderate states.

  • 5 tax measures are on the California ballot. Here’s how to make sense of them all

    Voters in the state haven’t had to make so many decisions about tax policy at the ballot box since 1994.

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