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High School
May 6, 2026

Boys lacrosse | Richmond scores golden goal in OT

Highlanders advance in NCS playoffs.
Around Town
May 5, 2026

Photos | Play Like a Girl+, now with water sports

An overcast day did not deter families from coming out for PRD's popular event.
Schools
May 5, 2026

Spring Fling 2026 Gala: ‘A Night Licensed to Give’ raises record funds for Piedmont elementary schools

The event brought in over $100K to support programs across all three schools, including field trip transportation, structured play initiatives, and counseling services.
Crime & Safety
May 5, 2026

Oakland police arrest 9, impound dozens of vehicles in weekend Bay Bridge sideshow

More than 100 officers from several jurisdictions assisted Oakland police with their investigation, pursuits, arrests and impoundments.
  • The Blotter | Road rage incident ends up in Piedmont

    Plus: two drivers arrested for DUIs.

  • Amy Hillyard remains missing; reward for information now at $25,000

    Hillyard, known to many in the Oakland/Piedmont community, disappeared on March 25.

  • Piedmont Profile | ‘Diversity Detective’ David Oppenheimer

    In an interview with the Exedra, Oppenheimer traces the intellectual history of diversity principles going back 200 years.

  • Letter to the Editor | Strong schools support community connection

    Keep the student experience exceptional and support Measure H, writes PHS sophomore Olivia Stevens.

Health + Science + Environment

  • Folsom museum director Rita Mukherjee named CEO of Chabot Space & Science Center
  • Sham hospice schemes are bilking Medicare — and harming California seniors
  • Why the ‘Good Death’ is having its moment: Candid conversations are reshaping life’s end

LIFESTYLE

  • Local Lit | Top tips for May
  • Pianist Lara Downes and friends explore American music history at Cal Performances
  • Movies: CAAMFest, San Francisco Silent Film Festival, ‘Erupcja,’ ‘Our Land’
  • Myles Thatcher’s ‘Mayfly’ premieres in SF Ballet School Spring Festival
  • ‘The Ramen Girl’ is Flix Fest’s May pick
  • Best Bets: SF International Arts, Dance Through Time, spring festivals
  • PEBCC’s training department spring recitals are Saturday, May 9
  • The Dish | Spicy Bigeye Tuna Poke Bowl

Elections

  • Letter to the Editor | Measure H essential to attract excellent teachers
  • Voters to decide fate of $8M annual parcel tax for Peralta Community College District
  • Who wants to be California’s insurance commissioner? Your guide to the candidates
  • Letter to the Editor | Why Measure H is vital for every Piedmont resident
  • 3 Alameda County school districts ask voters to approve funding measures on June ballot
  • Voter ID initiative qualifies for California’s November election

AROUND TOWN

  • Montclair’s A Great Good Place for Books to close

    After 20 years, owner Kathleen Caldwell says the economics of running a bookstore simply no long work.

  • Who’s that Good Dog?

    Olive is a rescue shepherd mix who loves the beach and making friends.

  • Piedmont Profile | ‘Diversity Detective’ David Oppenheimer

    In an interview with the Exedra, Oppenheimer traces the intellectual history of diversity principles going back 200 years.

  • PEBCC’s training department spring recitals are Saturday, May 9

    The choir's youngest members perform at First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley.

  • Local with Lisa | Loonen Water #soda #lemonade #mocktail

    [SPONSORED VIDEO] Meet the Piedmont mom behind the product you've probably seen at Mulberry's Market.

  • A little drizzle doesn’t dampen Food Fest fun

    It was unusually overcast for the fifth annual event in Piedmont Park this Saturday.

  • Tess English selected as new Piedmont Council scout executive

    English joins scouting in Piedmont after leadership roles in Florida, Texas, Utah, and Arizona.

  • PIE donates over $5K to PRD Sidekicks program

    Piedmonters for Inclusive Education Board President Betty Rojas said Sidekicks is a vital program for families with neurodivergent children.

  • Who’s that Good Dog?

    Miles is named for Bay Area Make-a-Wish celebrity "Batkid."

  • Pool so popular city asks visitors to consider off-peak hours

    Plus: Summer swim lesson and class registration opens April 21 for Piedmont residents.

  • New community pool landscaping is a dramatic swing to drought-tolerant native plants

    The city and the Piedmont Beautification Foundation are collaborating on a new planting strategy in town.

  • Piedmont Profile | Larry Tramutola, political strategist and organizer

    Over several decades in the Bay Area, Tramutola has carved himself a niche as a widely recognized and effective player in two rough and unforgiving worlds.

CITY NEWS

  • Director of Planning and Building Kevin Jackson to retire

    Jackson was honored for his more than 20 years of service to the city at Monday's City Council meeting.

  • May Cop on the Block

    See where to find a local police officer this month at one of the department's casual meet-ups for residents.

  • In the News | A Dearing memorial isn’t enough, writes Bruce’s Beach attorney in SF Chronicle

    George Fatheree's April 27 guest opinion argues for economic reparations for the Dearing family.

  • Park Commission names 3 new Heritage Trees

    Gingko trees on King Avenue, seen here in their brilliant fall foliage, were among those designated.

  • UPDATE: Suspect in Piedmont Avenue bank robbery charged

    Wells Fargo at 40th Street was robbed Monday.

  • Photos | Arbor Day celebration

    Organizers teamed up with a local group that fosters stronger connections to nature among children.

  • City anticipates Dearing Memorial to be completed by end of 2026

    Its final form and materials are yet to be established.

  • Winners of inaugural Wildfire Resilience Awards show what wildfire-conscious homes and gardens can look like

    Sustainability awardees honored at Monday event; including new award for fire-smart landscapes that also showcase garden aesthetics.

  • The Blotter | One suspect arrested in Scenic Ave. assault, robbery

    Second suspect at large in follow-up to the residential burglary that took place last month.

  • It’s official: Piedmont’s community pool is open for business

    Weekend rain suppresses crowd but aquatics team is all smiles welcoming first swimmers.

  • City Council makes 19 appointments to Commissions and Committees

    A reception on April 20 will recognize outgoing commissioners and other city volunteers.

  • 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.

SCHOOLS

  • Spring Fling 2026 Gala: ‘A Night Licensed to Give’ raises record funds for Piedmont elementary schools

    The event brought in over $100K to support programs across all three schools, including field trip transportation, structured play initiatives, and counseling services.

  • Letter to the Editor | Strong schools support community connection

    Keep the student experience exceptional and support Measure H, writes PHS sophomore Olivia Stevens.

  • Registration for PUSD Summer Adventures and sports camps now open

    PUSD offers two sessions of teacher-led summer enrichment programs, full and half-day, serving students kindergarten through 9th grade.

  • Letter to the Editor | Measure H essential to attract excellent teachers

    Small class sizes and more are made possible by the school parcel tax, write PUSD parents Laura Maestrelli and Dustin Frazier.

  • APT invites parent input on 2027-2028 school year calendar

    While next year's calendar is set, the district is still working on an agreement for the following year.

  • PHS mourns loss of Latanya Lloyd, longtime front office staffer

    Lloyd died unexpectedly on April 11.

  • Havens dance-off kicks off Spring Fling parent parties

    More than 80 students and parents cut the rug at Ellen Driscoll on April 15.

  • An Education is Forever: PEF announces Spring Fling funding goals

    Initiatives that keep Beach, Havens, and Wildwood elementary schools at the top of their class.

SPORTS

  • Boys lacrosse | Richmond scores golden goal in OT

    Highlanders advance in NCS playoffs.

  • Boys golf | Piedmont takes fifth at WACC

    Highlanders finish season strong.

  • Softball | Highlanders split on the road

    Piedmont wins at Hayward.

  • Mountain biking | Historic day for Piedmont at Stafford Lake

    Team finished third overall for the season.

  • Baseball | Piedmont, Berkeley split

    Highlanders end season against Encinal.

  • PMS Softball | Scots put up strong showing in away games

    Team plays West Oakland on May 6 and Montera on May 8.

  • Boys volleyball | Highlanders drop final two matches

    Piedmont pushes Alameda in finale.

  • Swimming | Piedmont boys make history at WACC championships

    Multiple swimmers advance to NCS.

  • Boys lacrosse | Piedmont makes it to playoffs

    Highlanders open NCS at home.

  • Bay Area 100 ultramarathon race to honor local teachers/runners

    Inaugural event taking place on June 13 will recognize two Piedmont and two Oakland educators.

  • Girls lacrosse | Piedmont falls in WACC championships

    Highlanders wrap season.

  • Beach volleyball | Piedmont sweeps Emerald

    Highlanders now 8-1-1.

  • Boys tennis | Piedmont takes 1 of 3

    Team loses to Lick, O’Dowd.

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  • New community pool landscaping is a dramatic swing to drought-tolerant native plants
  • Putt Putt in the park winners
  • Talent and whimsy on display at local garden club’s ‘Best in Show’ flower show
  • Piedmont Beautification Foundation embraces two new projects, revisits two others
  • Girl Scouts host annual ‘Tea & Paint’ event on April 26
  • Obituary | Joseph Leather, 1932- 2026
  • Obituary | Barbara Agnew Whalen, 1936-2026
  • Obituary | Susan Cotter Johnson, 1939 – 2026

LIFESTYLE | RECIPES

  • The Dish | Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • The Dish | Quick Beef and Snap Peas
  • The Dish | Salmon with Vodka Sauce
  • The Dish | Spiced Chicken and Chickpea Flatbreads
  • The Dish | Radiatori Pasta with Vodka Sauce
  • 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

REAL ESTATE

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  • 51 Glen Alpine Road, Piedmont
  • 6435-37 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland
  • 131 Waldo Avenue, Piedmont
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  • 575 Blair Avenue, Piedmont
  • 1624 Campesino Court, Alamo
  • A New Perspective: 36 years (but who’s counting?) | Real Estate Insights
  • 305 Sheridan Avenue, Piedmont
  • 5710 Margarido Drive, Oakland
  • 23 Valant Place, Piedmont
  • April 7, 2026 | Home sales report for Piedmont

OPINION

  • Letter to the Editor | Strong schools support community connection
  • Letter to the Editor | ‘Yes’ on Measure H for schools and community
  • Letter to the Editor | Piedmont schools would falter without the core parcel tax
  • Voices | Extraordinary care at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland
  • Letter to the Editor | We need to have a conversation about the school parcel tax
  • Letter to the Editor | Why Measure H is vital for every Piedmont resident
  • Letter to the Editor | Strengthening our community beyond the classroom

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CALIFORNIA

  • California: State Farm violated law in handling of L.A. fire insurance claims

    The Insurance Department found hundreds of violations by State Farm and calls for millions of dollars in penalties and a possible suspension.

  • Tech regulation gets personal: How Tom Steyer’s brother could shape California’s AI future

    Jim Steyer is a well known force in Sacramento working on tech regulations and protecting kids online.

  • California’s education funding level rises compared to other states

    The state is among the most equitable in how it distributes funding to schools.

  • New Sonoma State president brings experience leading universities through turmoil

    Michael Spagna is the university's fifth president in five years.

  • Overnight lane closures set for Richmond-San Rafael Bridge for 2 months

    Two eastbound lanes will be closed at night through June 30.

  • Supreme Court ruling on voting won’t change California districts, but could hurt Democrats

    The law in California was primarily used to help Latinos gain political representation.

  • How tariffs and war are hurting California small businesses

    Higher prices hit small businesses — defined as those with fewer than 500 employees — harder than big ones, and some wonder how long they can survive.

  • Cal State struck a deal with OpenAI. Some students and faculty refuse to use it

    As Cal State approaches the end of its 18-month contract, the university system has not announced whether it will renew the deal.

  • Musk v. Altman — Day 4: Cross-exam of Musk ends as lawyers press his timeline, motives

    The high profile case is being heard in federal court in Oakland.

  • One school, 9 students. CA pays over $100,000 per kid to keep small schools open

    As urban districts grapple with the threat of school closures, rural schools face an even more heart-wrenching scenario: close the school and decimate the town.

  • Musk v. Altman — Day 3: Back on stand, Musk spars with lawyers during cross-examination

    Musk recounts his role in formation of OpenAI.

  • Report: Quality trailing expansion of early education in California

    While expanding programs like transitional kindergarten, or TK, has helped stabilize overall enrollment, educators and policymakers are still working to ensure those programs meet key quality standards.

  • Oakland voters asked to approve new parcel tax, small business tax holiday on June ballot

    Measure E is a new $192 annual parcel tax increase; Measure C is a one-year business tax waiver for certain small and newly opened businesses.

  • Alameda County Taxpayers Association lawsuit alleges city-union conspiracy on tax measure

    At issue is Measure E, a proposed $192 annual parcel tax increase that would raise $34 million a year for nine years to support the city’s 911 system, police and fire services, homelessness solutions and anti-illegal dumping efforts.

  • ‘A betrayal:’ California to share data on immigrant drivers nationally

    Advocacy groups said the shared information will show whether a person has a Social Security number, meaning it could be used to identify people in the country without authorization.

  • Student journalists’ free press rights tested at Marin County high school

    Administrators at Redwood High School have been accused of violating a state law that protects the First Amendment and free press rights of student journalists at the school's award-winning newspaper.

  • Plans to fix gaps in Newsom’s mental health court reopen divisions over involuntary care

    CARE Court struggles to serve Californians in acute mental health crises.

  • California’s math scores are abysmal. Is it time to screen kindergartners for basic math skills?

    A new bill would require schools to screen all kindergartners, first- and second-graders for basic math skills.

  • ICE quietly opens another detention center in a former California prison

    The new 700-bed detention facility operated by the for-profit prison company GEO Group is now one of eight ICE detention centers in the state.

  • A plan to cut a California tax is going to voters. Why LA’s ‘mansion tax’ is at the center of it

    Other cities would also see an impact if the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers' Association-sponsored measure passes in November.

  • Achievement gaps, artificial intelligence and more: state superintendent hopefuls detail their plans at candidate forums

    The top candidates vying to be California’s next superintendent of public instruction took the stage for two virtual forums this week.

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