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Schools
March 31, 2026

Photos | Beach students do Broadway, their way

Annual Beach Revue showcased music, song, and dance performances over three days at Alan Harvey Theater.
Around Town
March 31, 2026

Piedmont’s ‘No Kings’ rally draws hundreds to center of town

From small towns to big cities, national organizers said more than 8 million people in the US and around the world joined the protest movement on March 28.
Around Town
March 31, 2026

Photos | Bunny Blast fun in Piedmont Park

Annual egg hunt is a longtime tradition for young families.
Crime & Safety
March 31, 2026

Missing Person UPDATE | Search for Amy Hillyard continues in Oakland Hills

Hillyard was last seen on Radnor Road on March 25.
  • Design, Sustainable Living, and Wildfire Resilience Awards Gala on April 15

    Celebrate the best home improvement projects in Piedmont.

  • The Blotter | Suspect attempts to run person over

    Plus: Stolen bike, welfare check leads to jail

  • Resident on Scenic assaulted in house

    Victim reports two suspects woke her up, demanded cash.

  • More short-term parking in Civic Center ahead of community pool opening

    Increased parking enforcement will begin the week of April 6.

Health + Science + Environment

  • California jury finds Meta, Google liable for teen’s mental distress in landmark social media trial
  • California blew a hole in environmental planning law. Now, lawmakers are trying to fix it
  • Gravensteins on the brink: Sonoma County’s signature apple hangs on — just barely

LIFESTYLE

  • Local Lit | April: Top tips for book lovers
  • The Dish | Radiatori Pasta with Vodka Sauce
  • Review: Holocaust-themed ‘Our Class’ at SF’s Z Space hits extremely hard
  • Review: Shotgun Players bring humanity to absurdist ‘The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?’
  • Plentiful hiking, great views, cool caves, rock climbing in Pinnacles National Park
  • Movies: International Ocean film fest, Lucrecia Martel, ‘Miroirs No. 3,’ ‘Serpent’s Skin’
  • Flix Fest to screen ‘Enchanted April’ on Apr. 9
  • Piedmont Center for the Arts: ‘Art of the Garden – Portals to the Unseen’

AROUND TOWN

  • Reminder: Piedmont Food Fest Early Bird registration ends tonight

    The Food Fest celebrates a milestone fifth year on Saturday, April 25.

  • Piedmont’s ‘No Kings’ rally draws hundreds to center of town

    From small towns to big cities, national organizers said more than 8 million people in the US and around the world joined the protest movement on March 28.

  • Photos | Bunny Blast fun in Piedmont Park

    Annual egg hunt is a longtime tradition for young families.

  • Obituary | Joseph Leather, 1932- 2026

    Leather's connection to the USS Hornet spanned a lifetime.

  • Cancer League’s 2026 Spring Soirée is April 23

    Buy tickets now to "Paradise Found" and help fund early-stage cancer research.

  • Who’s that Good Dog?

    Sweet labradoodle Hazel has heart markings on her head.

  • Voices | Extraordinary care at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland

    A mother shares a personal story of how the hospital helped her family.

  • Piedmonters take part in Mountain View Cemetery’s Tulip Show

    Agnes Kang and Nancy Huseby among Bay Area floral designers with works on display.

  • Piedmont Beautification Foundation embraces two new projects, revisits two others

    Water-wise plantings, tot lot additions, and the Dearing Memorial are all on tap.

  • PEBCC’s Jazz and Beyond at Yoshi’s on April 28

    A cabaret-style showcase with solo performances and creative flair.

  • Alameda County Civil Grand Jury seeks volunteers

    Investigate citizen complaints and examine the operations of local government agencies across the county.

CITY NEWS

  • Design, Sustainable Living, and Wildfire Resilience Awards Gala on April 15

    Celebrate the best home improvement projects in Piedmont.

  • Resident on Scenic assaulted in house

    Victim reports two suspects woke her up, demanded cash.

  • Pool news: opening month hours, $5 drop-ins, and annual pass sales

    April 11 opening day is just around the corner.

  • Paths re-open at former Linda Park off-leash area, as hillside is restored as an oak woodland

    Dogs and people must stick to paths to protect the newly planted areas.

  • The Blotter | Car stolen from St. James Drive

    Vehicle apparently taken overnight.

  • Council directs city to issue RFQ for Moraga Canyon Specific Plan

    RFQ path preferred over RFP to give city more control over development partner and plan.

  • Aquatics registration portal now open

    Create your account, add household members, and view initial programming options.

  • Alameda County ‘Clean Water’ grants offer up to $6000 for community stewardship programs

    Grants toward preventing stormwater pollution and promoting the health of local watersheds.

  • City Council adopts updated Local Hazard Mitigation Plan

    Plan provides 5-year roadmap for strategies to reduce potential damage from earthquakes, wildfires, and other natural hazards.

  • Piedmont Police Department’s year-end report highlights drop in overall crime

    The police chief also discussed the city's relationship to Flock Safety during his annual report to City Council on Monday night.

  • Piedmont Community Pool: A look back at how we got here

    Hindsight is always 20/20, but the building of a state-of-the-art aquatics facility suffered from an overly optimistic timeline from the get-go.

SCHOOLS

  • Photos | Beach students do Broadway, their way

    Annual Beach Revue showcased music, song, and dance performances over three days at Alan Harvey Theater.

  • Letter to the Editor | ‘Yes’ on Measure H for schools and community

    Piedmont is defined by a generous and collaborative spirit writes parent and Measure H co-chair Rebeccah Pelle.

  • ‘Fatherland’ | PHS seniors will direct, perform in drama about Jan. 6

    Based on the true story of an 18-year-old son who turned in his father to the FBI for his role in the January 6 attack on the US Capitol (rated PG-13).

  • PEF announces highlights of Spring Fling 026: License to Give

    Live auction offerings to include a work by acclaimed artist Ian Micheal and an experience with the 2022 Australian Bake Off Winner.

  • PPN hosts ‘Planning for your career after high school’ on March 31

    Students, parents, and community members are invited to hear from a panel of experts who work on the front lines of job placement.

  • Team bald eagle prevails in annual PHS Bird Calling contest

    Students vie for bragging rights in the long-running Piedmont tradition.

  • PUSD honors Chris Hart as Arthur Hecht Volunteer of the Year award winner

    Hart will be recognized at the May 6 Board of Education meeting.

  • School supporters gather to kick off parcel tax campaign

    PUSD funds 20% of its budget through this parcel tax, which is up for renewal in June.

  • Highlander Robotics wins top award in San Francisco

    The team is composed of 62 students from 12 high schools around the area.

  • $30,000 Dress Best for Less donation for PUSD Wellness Center

    The gift, which will fully offset the cost of a WC counselor for next year, was announced at a parent panel discussion on student wellness and academic stress.

  • As PUSD considers new four-year instructional tech plan, some parents want tech dialed back

    The Chromebook backlash is real.

  • School Board approves 10-year deal for new digital scoreboard in Binks Gym

    Digital ads part of the package deal with Scoreboard Media.

  • Tickets now on sale for PEF’s 2026 Spring Fling Gala

    "An Education is Forever: Licensed to Give" is set for the evening of May 1, at Bloc15 in Oakland.

SPORTS

  • Boys lacrosse | Piedmont beats University

    Highlanders snatch road victory.

  • Baseball | Piedmont sweeps Castro Valley

    Baseball breaks five-game winless streak.

  • Boys golf | Piedmont splits with Encinal, Castro Valley

    Highlanders moving through WACC season

  • Swimming | Heading into championship season with strong NCS, state rankings

    Next up, a dual meet against Alameda, followed by Senior Night against Castro Valley -- at the newly opened Piedmont Pool.

  • Boys tennis | Highlanders take three of four

    Piedmont playing well in WACC

  • Boys volleyball | Piedmont falls to Alameda

    Highlanders play well in loss; next up a nonleague match against Urban-San Francisco on April 14 at Binks.

  • Girls lacrosse | Piedmont falls to Lick-Wilmerding

    Highlanders missing key players.

  • Softball | Piedmont gets key hits in win

    Softball downs Hayward at home.

  • Swimming | Team puts together impressive showing against Bishop O’Dowd

    Piedmont faces Berkeley High in their next meet.

  • Mountain biking | Teams continue strong season

    Standout performances for both girls and boys at recent Exchequer XC race in the Yosemite foothills.

  • Girls lacrosse | Piedmont comes from behind for win

    Highlanders win on warm night.

  • Beach volleyball | Piedmont enjoys early success

    New coach Jason Mongue says team is young and talented.

  • Boys golf | Piedmont splits with Alameda, Berkeley

    Lee shares medalist honors with Stone.

  • Baseball | Piedmont drops pair of games

    Team falls to El Cerrito, Miramonte.

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  • A journalist and a lawyer advise communities how to fight back against infringements of press freedoms
  • PEF thanks donors to this year’s Giving Campaign
  • Obituary | Barbara Agnew Whalen, 1936-2026
  • Obituary | Susan Cotter Johnson, 1939 – 2026
  • Who’s YOUR Good Dog?

LIFESTYLE | RECIPES

  • The Dish | Carrot Orange Olive Oil Cake
  • The Dish | Savory-Sweet Chicken Thighs with Fennel, Apple, Arugula Salad
  • The Dish | Butter Chicken
  • The Dish | Sesame Miso Hummus
  • The Drink | The Espresso Martini
  • The Dish | Chicken Piccata Pasta
  • The Dish | Asparagus and Zucchini Crudi

REAL ESTATE

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  • A New Perspective: Defensible Space | Real Estate Insights
  • March 6, 2026 | Home sales report for Piedmont

OPINION

  • Letter to the Editor | Why the Piedmont ‘No Kings’ protest on March 28 matters
  • Letter to the Editor | We need to have a conversation about the school parcel tax
  • Letter to the Editor | Ending Piedmont Play School lease is a breach of community trust
  • Letter to the Editor | Kindergarten class inspires with 100% Giving Campaign participation
  • Letters to the Editor | Teachers respond to school calendar concerns

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CALIFORNIA

  • California governor’s race: See the candidates’ incomes and tax payments

    Here’s a snapshot of the top candidates for governor’s incomes and taxes.

  • California considering a first of its kind idea to boost factory-built housing

    The state may get into the construction insurance business.

  • Swalwell accuses FBI director Kash Patel of election interference in governor’s race

    The Bay Area congressman is one of the top polling Democrats running for governor in a crowded primary field.

  • Cal State’s new framework promises jobs or grad school path for all students

    CSU may phase out some majors as part of a plan to make degree programs more career-focused.

  • Big change for small businesses: No more SBA loans for non-citizens

    California has the largest immigrant population in the nation, and small businesses provide the bulk of new jobs in the state.

  • Tech giants are spending more than ever to shape California politics. See how much

    It’s the start of what could be a spending blitz in the upcoming election.

  • After immigration arrests, California lawmakers wonder: Are police telling the feds too much?

    Legislators approved an audit of three joint intelligence centers, citing concerns about civil liberties and privacy.

  • New bill proposes reforming special education by empowering California families

    Bill would authorize funding for a statewide advocacy organization.

  • Report: Mass deportations could cost Bay Area billions in economic output, tax revenue

    Losing undocumented workers, the report says, would reduce economic output by slowing down production and driving up operation costs.

  • Getting into a UC or Cal State requires these classes. Almost half of students don’t take them

    The state leader in A-G readiness among high school graduates adjusted schedules, counseling, and course offerings to boost student readiness.

  • César Chávez Day is no more. California lawmakers officially scrap the holiday name

    California became the first state to create César Chávez Day 26 years ago.

  • Richmond extends Flock license plate reader contract through 2026 amid privacy concerns

    Many Bay Area cities and counties have been re-examining their contracts with Flock Safety in recent months.

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