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Around Town
January 31, 2023

Hello, Dolly! opens Thursday at the Alan Harvey Theater

Don't miss this lively musical comedy about Dolly Levi, a widow, matchmaker, and professional meddler.
Around Town
January 31, 2023

Who’s that Good Dog?

Molly, who joined the family thanks to Craigslist, loves a good costume.
City
January 27, 2023

Piedmont issues RFP for development of Moraga Canyon Specific Plan

City says identifying a site within the plan area for the development of affordable housing is a priority.
  • Trial of full-time pickleball at Beach courts begins Feb. 27

    Pickleball's popularity pushes Piedmont to find ways to accommodate players.

  • Letter to the Editor | Blair Park is no place for housing

    The Moraga Canyon plan should not segregate low-income housing units, writes Ralph Catalano.

  • City says it expects Housing Element to be adopted in late February or March

    Piedmont's planning department has been meeting regularly with the state reviewer to ensure the document passes muster.

  • The Blotter | ALPR hit reveals vehicle plate switcheroo

    Stolen cars, stolen plates -- again.

  • Wildwood Elementary School principal to retire at end of school year

    Carol Cramer has spent 35 years in Piedmont schools.

Health & Science

  • It’s ‘telehealth vs. no care’: Doctors say Congress risks leaving patients vulnerable
  • More Californians are dying at home. Another COVID ‘new normal’?
  • Sitting all day is terrible for your health — new study finds an easy way to counteract it

LIFESTYLE

  • The Dish | Vegan Chocolate Mousse
  • Comet not visible since Stone Age to come into sight
  • California author uses dark humor to highlight flawed health system
  • Local with Lisa | Oakland’s first Asian American cocktail bar
  • Artist’s comic-strip mural beautifies, educates in SF’s Bayview-Hunters Point
  • Life with Money | Is Your Financial Advisor a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™?
  • Best Bets: Lunar New Year, SF Ballet, Joyce DiDonato, and more
  • Review: Don Reed’s comic journey is hilarious in ‘Never Too Late’

AROUND TOWN

  • Piedmont Scout’s Eagle project provides bells for bikes in Oakland Hills

    Schuyler Sawicki, a Scout and member of the Piedmont Mountain Bike team, addressed a safety issue in Joaquin Miller Park.

  • Valentine’s Dance Party to benefit UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland

    Hearts for hearts: the Feb.

  • DBFL hosts monthly donation pop-up

    On Sat, Feb 4 you can bring clothing, home goods, jewelry and small appliances to the DBFL kiosk outside of Ellen Driscoll Theater.

  • Obituary | Mary Rickard, 1962-2023

    The former Piedmont resident passed away unexpectedly earlier this month.

  • Lottery registration for PRD’s 2023-2024 preschool program now open

    Resident registration deadline is Feb 3, and non-resident registration opens on Feb 6.

  • PAAC to host Lunar New Year celebration Feb. 2

    Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit at this free family event.

  • The Dish | Roast Pork Rack with Sour Cherry Sauce

    Simple, yet elegant roast served with a decadent sauce will have everyone coming back for seconds.

  • Life with Money | In defense of real things

    [SPONSORED] Moving to a new home when we were 38 weeks pregnant wasn’t ideal -- but then our moving truck’s engine spontaneously caught on fire and exploded.

  • August Grahn art exhibition at PCA in February

    Grahn died in 2020 at the age of 26.

  • Holocaust informs Piedmont resident’s latest book of poetry

    Stewart Florsheim's fifth book of poetry, Amusing the Angels, was published in 2022.

CITY NEWS

  • Letter to the Editor | Blair Park is no place for housing

    The Moraga Canyon plan should not segregate low-income housing units, writes Ralph Catalano.

  • Piedmont police chief responds to video footage released Friday of violent beating that led to Tyre Nichols death

    Chief Jeremy Bowers joins other Bay Area police departments in condemning the criminal behavior that led to Nichols' death.

  • Planning to renovate or build an ADU? City posts planning application requirements

    Here's a cheat sheet that includes information about state regulations that went into effect on Jan 1.

  • The Blotter | Woman arrested after crash involving stolen vehicle

    Dramatic chase after ALPR alert; plus another stolen vehicle, and a DUI arrest.

  • Council approves temporary parking changes ahead of pool construction

    Expect traffic and parking challenges in the city center starting Jan 27.

  • City issues parking and traffic advisory for Bonita Ave.

    Patience and planning will be the key to adapting to the (temporary) parking and traffic flow changes coming to downtown.

  • Council votes to move forward on creating a plan for housing in Moraga Canyon

    Plus: Housing Element update and public meeting rules.

  • The Blotter | Driver arrested for possession of stolen vehicle

    ALPRs get a workout; also this week, a DUI arrest.

  • Temporary parking and circulation changes proposed for civic center during pool construction

    Construction will impact 57 parking spots in the downtown area.

  • Planning ahead? The city is now taking reservations for 2024 facility rentals

    Piedmont's Community Hall, Veterans Memorial Building, and 801 Magnolia are all available to rent.

  • City working with AC Transit to resolve Oakland Ave. bus stop brouhaha

    AC Transit said safety upgrades along the well-trafficked road would require moving stops along the route, but recent talks may quell concerns.

SCHOOLS

  • Piedmont High School earns AP Computer Science award for female diversity

    Piedmont High School offers six courses in computer studies.

  • PUSD accepting nominations for 2023 Arthur Hecht Volunteer Award

    Nominees can be school or community volunteers who have worked on behalf of Piedmont's young people.

  • Hello, Dolly! opens Thursday at the Alan Harvey Theater

    Don't miss this lively musical comedy about Dolly Levi, a widow, matchmaker, and professional meddler.

  • PUSD sends drug warning email to families

    Advisory comes after one PHS student landed in the hospital over the weekend after consuming possibly tainted mushrooms (psilocybin) with friends.

  • City, school board update public comment policies as pandemic era rules expire

    To Zoom or not to Zoom, that is the question.

  • Piedmont Adult School | Mortgages Demystified

    Buying a house?

  • Havens Dads Club hosts record-breaking Poker Night

    A full house of fun at the 15th annual event that raised nearly $50,000.

  • Piedmont Education Foundation thanks donors to this year’s Giving Campaign

    1,103 families donated a combined total of over $3.2 million to support Piedmont schools.

  • PUSD announces dates for 23-24 enrollment and TK/K information nights

    Enrollment opens Feb 1 for current PUSD families with new children entering the district, and for new Piedmont families enrolling a child for the first time.

SPORTS

  • Piedmont boys basketball beats St. Joseph’s, splits with San Leandro

    Highlanders head into tough final stretch.

  • Piedmont boys soccer falls to Castro Valley

    Highlanders come up short against league leaders.

  • In Title IX anniversary year, Rec Dept jerseys honor women in basketball

    A nod to the 50th anniversary of the landmark ruling for women in sports.

  • Piedmont girls basketball remains unbeaten with win over Acalanes

    Highlanders now 19-0.

  • Piedmont girls soccer falls to Encinal

    Highlanders drop third in a row

  • Holmlund out as track coach

    AD says school wants to go in a 'new direction'

  • National rugby sevens league set to expand into Bay Area

    The Retrievers will be based in San Jose and will host an initial tryout for potential players on Sunday.

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LIFESTYLE | RECIPES

  • The Dish | Salsa Verde Chicken and Rice Tortilla Soup
  • The Dish | Slope Style Green Winter Soup
  • The Dish | Lemony Paprika Chicken and Potatoes with a Caper Chimichurri
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REAL ESTATE

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  • A New Perspective: You reap what you sow | Real Estate Insights
  • 306 San Carlos Avenue, Piedmont
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  • January 11, 2023 | Home sales report for Piedmont

OPINION

  • Commentary | A paean to pickleball
  • Letter to the Editor | The new pool is getting closer, but we’re not there yet
  • Letter to the Editor | Celebrating success and meeting the challenge for a community pool
  • Letter to the Editor | Let’s build the best

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CALIFORNIA

  • Bills, bills and more bills at California Legislature

    Crime control and climate agendas topped the list of legislators' concerns this week.

  • Will arts education cuts in proposed California budget have a big impact?

    Advocates point to the power of the arts to buttress social-emotional well-being.

  • California warehouse boom comes with health, environmental costs for Inland Empire residents

    Boom in warehouses comes with environmental, health costs for Inland Empire communities.

  • New study reveals global scope of pandemic learning loss

    Delays were worse in math than in reading, and students of lower socioeconomic status likely faced more hurdles to learning environments.

  • State on the hook after thieves drain millions from CalFresh and CalWORKs recipients’ cards

    The EBT cards the state uses to deliver financial assistance to low-income residents lack security features common to credit and debit cards.

  • Four-day school week gaining popularity nationally. Why isn’t it happening in California?

  • UC intends to dock pay of workers who went on strike

    The move to claw back wages paid to workers who went on strike in late 2022 affects 48,000 workers.

  • California reparations task force zeroes in on who’d be eligible for compensation

    Task force on reparations asks whether “vulnerable” former California residents, such as foster kids or ex-prisoners, should be eligible for compensation.

  • The SAT and ACT are less important than you might think

    The proportion of colleges with test-optional policies has more than doubled since the spring of 2020.

  • College enrollment decline leads to funding changes for underperforming Cal State schools

    A new plan will take money from campuses missing enrollment targets and give it to schools exceeding their targets.

  • Future of BART likely hinges on voter approval of funding measure

    San Francisco and San Jose metro area office occupancy has plummeted since the pandemic began.

  • State Justice Department hasn’t probed — or even logged — all police shootings of possibly unarmed people

    A new state law was intended to ensure state oversight of police shootings.

  • Cal State officials approve much-needed affordable housing plans for students

    Lack of affordable student housing is connected to lower enrollment numbers.

  • More than a million undocumented immigrants gained driver’s licenses in California

    The state is ready to expand the Safe and Responsible Drivers Act, now in its seventh year.

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