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City
August 29, 2025

Planned power outage to close City Hall on Thursday, Sept. 4

Temporary closure tied to major public safety upgrade -- part of the City’s 9-1-1 Dispatch Center replacement project.
Schools
August 29, 2025

Beach Dads Club hosts annual Pancake Breakfast Sept. 7

Come for pancakes, stay for Chalk Art and more.
City
August 26, 2025

Crews prep pool site for water fill next week

Milestone is contingent on an ok from the Alameda County Department of Environmental Health, which is set to walk through the site on Wednesday.
Around Town
August 26, 2025

DBFL Bag Sale this Saturday, August 30

Monthly event is a thrifter's paradise: fill a paper grocery bag and pay just $15/bag -- with no limit on the number of bags.
  • No injuries in Wednesday’s Annerley Road fire

    A fire on a detached deck was quickly extinguished by Piedmont firefighters.

  • As fall nears, Fire Department urges residents to prepare their property for wildfire season

    Prune plants, clear debris, create space, and more.

  • The Blotter | Gun reportedly pulled on man on Kingston Ave.

    Plus: DUI, attempted theft.

Health & Science

  • Pickett Fire could cost an estimated $65M in damage to vintners and other agriculture
  • Blue states that sued kept most CDC grants, while red states feel brunt of Trump clawbacks
  • Walnut Creek crow is second bird in Contra Costa to test positive for West Nile virus

LIFESTYLE

  • Children’s Fairyland celebrates 75th birthday on September 1
  • Local Lit | Top tips for September
  • Best Bets: Little Village showcase, Golden Gate Park Band, Killing My Lobster, Ma and Kidjo, Laraaji 
  • The Dish | Tomato and Watermelon Panzanella
  • Hooked on Books: Silk purse from a sow’s ear? Ian McEwan can do it 
  • Renovation of historic Lorenzo Theater in Alameda County continues with new funding
  • Movies: Crossroads fest, ‘Groove’ celebration, ‘Splitsville,’ ‘Fantastic Golem Affairs,’ dog silent films 
  • USS Hornet Museum in Alameda hosts event to celebrate 80th anniversary of WWII’s end

AROUND TOWN

  • Piedmont Chalk Art Festival set for Sept. 7

    All are welcome to participate in this colorful annual event on the Beach blacktop.

  • Eighth graders enjoy tech-free outdoor education trip to Yosemite

    The weeklong NatureBridge trip was organized by two parents passionate about the outdoors.

  • Who’s that Good Dog?

    A wildfire rescue, Shane sometimes suffers from residual anxiety but mostly has found his place in the sun.

  • National parks have become a battleground over American identity and who gets to tell it

    Over a hundred people gathered on Monday to protest what they say is the Trump administration’s attack on American history at Rosie the Riveter Park in Richmond.

  • Local with Lisa | Brother & Sisters Flower Shop

    [SPONSORED VIDEO] Meet the artist and floral designer who owns and operates this neighborhood gem.

  • Out and about at Movie in the Park

    Two more dates left in the Rec Department's annual free, family-friendly film series.

  • Girl Scouts’ parent information night on Sept. 5

    Parents of all school-age girls are invited to learn about the scouting experience and how to get their daughters started.

  • The Dish | Pasta with Shrimp and Burst Cherry Tomatoes

    Your garden tomatoes have been looking for this recipe!

  • Modern Ed | House- and pet-sitting etiquette

    Timeless etiquette for our changing world.

  • 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.

  • Free English classes at Piedmont Adult School

    ESL ('English as a second language') classes run September 8 - December 17.

CITY NEWS

  • Planned power outage to close City Hall on Thursday, Sept. 4

    Temporary closure tied to major public safety upgrade -- part of the City’s 9-1-1 Dispatch Center replacement project.

  • No injuries in Wednesday’s Annerley Road fire

    A fire on a detached deck was quickly extinguished by Piedmont firefighters.

  • Crews prep pool site for water fill next week

    Milestone is contingent on an ok from the Alameda County Department of Environmental Health, which is set to walk through the site on Wednesday.

  • Annual street sweeping begins Tuesday, Sept. 2

    Help keep storm drains clear by moving your car on street sweeping days.

  • Photos | Open House highlights city projects

    Piedmont has multiple policy initiatives underway, including Moraga Canyon development, road improvements, electrification efforts, and more.

  • Council approves grant for new pedestrian safety measures on Moraga Ave.

    Work is expected to start in spring 2026.

  • City Council recognizes Sidekicks volunteers at Monday meeting

    PRD program pairs teens with neurodiverse students for an inclusive camp experience.

  • The Blotter | $3,000 worth of tools taken from car

    Plumber was working on Crofton Avenue.

  • Operating a business in Piedmont? You need a license

    Are you a freelancer, consultant, or independent contractor?

  • City asks for feedback on home electrification programs

    Take a short survey about the switch from gas appliance to clean, electric alternatives for Piedmont homes.

  • 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.

  • 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.

SCHOOLS

  • Beach Dads Club hosts annual Pancake Breakfast Sept. 7

    Come for pancakes, stay for Chalk Art and more.

  • Auditions for PHS/MHS musical ‘Grease’ open now

    Online audition submissions are due on Sept.

  • UC Berkeley receives ‘hostile campus’ label over suppression of anti-genocide speech

    A 2024 CAIR-California report found that 85% of Muslim students at UC Berkeley experienced Islamophobic harassment.

  • Some 15 years after disastrous debut, Common Core Math endures in many states

    The curriculum was rolled out in 2010 to address the unevenness with which the subject was taught in the U.S. and to deepen students’ understanding of math, often providing children with more than one way to solve a problem.

  • Registration is open for the Fall 2025 session of Piedmont Adult School

    The session starts September 8 and runs through December 20; among the new offerings is “Philosophy for Life,” taught by Stephen Szczepanek.

  • PUSD Wellness Center launches 2025 fundraising campaign with $50,000 goal

    The WC plays a vital role in student well-being.

SPORTS

  • Girls tennis | Piedmont has good depth to start season

    Highlanders sport strong players up and down the ladder.

  • Football | Piedmont preps for another great season

    New core of talent will be key.

  • Flag Football | Highlanders head into third season

    Roster expands with 50 signing up.

  • Cross country | Highlanders should be highly competitive

    Even with one state-meet caliber athlete out, group of strong runners returning for new season.

  • Boys water polo | Piedmont looks for more success

    Coaching change; strong core returns.

  • The puck stops here: San Jose will modernize SAP Center to keep Sharks in town until 2051

    Another Bay Area city succeeds where Oakland failed.

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  • Who’s that Good Dog?
  • Photos | PUSD welcomes students back for 2025-2026 school year
  • Obituary | Tom Bjornson, 1945 – 2025
  • Obituary | David Norman Lillevand, Jr., 1937-2025
  • The city’s first Black family was being chased out in 1924. Now they are being memorialized
  • Obituary | William S. Coysh, 1953-2025
  • Who’s YOUR Good Dog?

LIFESTYLE | RECIPES

  • The Dish | Grilled Curry Chicken
  • The Dish | Brownie Pudding
  • The Dish | Red Pepper Soup
  • Piedmont Profile | PHS grad with restaurant roots helps launch NYC eatery
  • The Dish | German Potato Salad
  • Local with Lisa | Olanui Shave Ice brings Hawaiian flavor to town
  • The Dish | Summer Zucchini Salad with Pasta and Chickpeas
  • The Dish | Shrimp Scampi with Vermouth, Garlic and Fresh Herbs

REAL ESTATE

  • 7 Requa Place, Piedmont
  • 237 Taurus Avenue, Oakland
  • 30 Domingo Avenue #2, Berkeley
  • 33 Richardson Way, Piedmont
  • A New Perspective: Bon Voyage | Real Estate Insights
  • August 27, 2025 | Home sales report for Piedmont
  • 101 Palm Drive, Piedmont
  • 50 Lake Avenue, Piedmont
  • 120 Hazel Lane, Piedmont
  • 45 Glen Alpine Road, Piedmont
  • 2861 Chelsea Drive, Oakland

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

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CALIFORNIA

  • Bay area homeowners, landlords can apply for grants to make properties quake-safe

    Over $20 million in grant funding is available to properties in over 230 ZIP codes in the Bay Area and Northern California.

  • East Bay Regional Park District buys 82 acres at Point Molate to create new shoreline park

    The property includes Native American sacred sites, a historic Chinese fishing village, and Winehaven, once the world’s largest winery.

  • Southwest Airlines partners with EVA Air to streamline Taiwan bookings, transfers at SFO

    Southwest is integrating its network with EVA at airports in Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle.

  • SF’s Market Street to open to ride hailing services, much to the chagrin of some locals

    Local advocacy groups point to the reduction in collisions and faster public transit times as proof the car-free road has been successful.

  • Newsom deploys ‘crime suppression’ teams statewide while mocking Trump’s threats

    Crime has again become a hot-button national topic.

  • Immigration agents signed up to recruit at a California university. Then the protests started

    The Cal Poly campus postponed a job fair event over concerns about Customs and Border Protection’s participation.

  • Gov. Newsom launches new task force to clear California homeless encampments

    Within the next month teams will be sent to camps in California’s 10 largest cities: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Oakland, San Diego, Sacramento, San Jose, Long Beach, Anaheim, Bakersfield and Fresno.

  • Fireworks torch Mt. Diablo High football field; Friday season opener moved to Concord High

    The center logo of the field was left badly damaged.

  • Chaotic night in Oakland: Police investigate several sideshows with hundreds attending

    Burnt rubber and bad memories are all that remain of a Sunday morning sideshow that took place just off Piedmont Avenue.

  • $7.1M state grant to help Oakland transform Temescal motel into homeless housing

    The Maya Motel at 4715 Telegraph Avenue is in the heart of one of the city’s thriving commercial districts. 

  • Marin County eyes Point Reyes lot for homeless shelter as families face displacement

    The site is two blocks from Shoreline Highway and the downtown business district.

  • ICE is suddenly showing up in California hospitals. Workers want more guidance on what to do

    The sight of these agents — often armed and with covered faces — makes many wary and may keep people from seeking care.

  • Newsom’s redistrict plan clears Legislature, now on its way to California voters this fall

    Many California Democrats are reluctant supporters but say it’s a necessary step to counter gerrymanders in Republican states.

  • Port of Oakland container volume surges in July as tariff jitters drive shipping activity

    The last time Oakland’s imports were as high as they were in July was in June 2022.

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