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Around Town
November 3, 2026

Beaver Supermoon, birdwatching and more | The Exedra’s Monthly Almanac for November 2026

Not your average full moon: thanks to an optical illusion, the November 24 moon will appear bigger and brighter than normal.
Arts & Entertainment
October 23, 2026

PHS Advanced Acting class performs ‘Peter Pan and Wendy’ Nov. 12-14

JM Barrie's classic reimagined: Wendy is a budding high school scientist on an adventure with Peter and her brothers to Neverland. For ages 8+
  • Election 2026 | Local election results

    See how GG and city council races fare in the early vote.

  • The Blotter | Pair of DUIs in Piedmont

    Incidents occurred on same night.

  • Girls volleyball | Piedmont sweeps Clayton Valley

    Highlanders advance to semis with decisive win.

  • Join new free weekly singing group starting Nov. 10

    More activities on display at Piedmont Adult Recreation Expo on November 15.

  • Watch Mayor Andersen’s State of the City address online

    Watch the address on the City of Piedmont’s website or YouTube channel.

Health + Science + Environment

  • Has the Trump administration doomed Newsom’s water plan?
  • New partnership aims to protect whales, sustain California Dungeness crab fishery
  • Want to protect California’s coast? Marine sanctuaries seek volunteer beach monitors

LIFESTYLE

  • Local Lit | November
  • The Dish | All the lasagna vibes, zero lasagna drama
  • Movies: Arab Film fest, Doc Stories, ‘Once Upon a Time in Harlem,’ ‘Fatherland,’ ‘Hold On To Your Music’
  • The East Bay Agency for Children Auxiliary presents “Once Upon a Gala”
  • Valkyries to celebrate WNBA title with San Francisco parade Wednesday
  • New book wrestles with University of California’s role in making college accessible
  • Review: San Francisco Opera’s ‘Marriage of Figaro’ makes much of romance
  • Delay of Dungeness crab season until January likely to keep holiday favorite off the menu

Elections

  • How Prop 45 could reshape California’s fight over data centers
  • Letter to the Editor | Former mayors support Nancy Beninati, Tom Ramsey, and Bill Reichle for City Council
  • Letter to the Editor | Nancy Beninati’s civil rights background is right for City Council
  • Letter to the Editor | Adam Hundt has a stake in our future and skills to deliver
  • Letter to the Editors | Reichle is right for Piedmont City Council
  • Letter to the Editors | Bill Reichle for City Council
  • Letter to the Editor | Enthusiastic support for Adam Hundt
  • 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 | Nancy Beninati cares about making Piedmont a welcoming community
  • 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

  • Letter to the Editor | A heartfelt thank you

    City Council candidate Nancy Beninati reflects on the campaign.

  • Beaver Supermoon, birdwatching and more | The Exedra’s Monthly Almanac for November 2026

    Not your average full moon: thanks to an optical illusion, the November 24 moon will appear bigger and brighter than normal.

  • 2nd Thursday at the Movies group to screen ‘A Few Good Men’ on Nov. 12

    The free film will be shown at 801 Magnolia Avenue.

  • Local with Lisa | Measure GG and its impact on Piedmont

    [SPONSORED] Let's talk to the folks who understand why voting yes on GG is so important for our community.

  • Map to Piedmont’s commemorative benches

    The Piedmont Beautification Foundation has placed 175 benches in parks and public spaces throughout the city.

  • The Lake School announces campus tours for 2027–28 school year

    Tours for prospective families will be held on November 12 and December 3.

  • Photos | Highlanders supporters gather for Oktoberfest

    The festive annual event was held on Oct.

  • Documentary traces escape of a young pianist from Nazi-occupied Vienna

    Produced by Piedmonter Susan Libitzky, the screening includes a performance by Grammy-nominated artist Mona Golabek, Q&A, and reception at the JCC of SF on November 8.

  • Exedra Reads | A celebration of our National Parks

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

  • 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

  • Voting options for the Nov. 3, 2026 election

    There's no shortage of ways to cast your ballot between now and next Tuesday.

  • Reminder | Piedmont Fire seeks community input on disaster preparedness

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

  • Mayor shares lessons learned in State of the City address

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

  • The Blotter | Vehicle stolen from St. James Drive

    Driver of a black SUV reportedly dropped off suspect to commit the crime.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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, aging infrastructure have taken 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 needs.

SCHOOLS

  • The Lake School announces campus tours for 2027–28 school year

    Tours for prospective families will be held on November 12 and December 3.

  • Google to turn off search feature next year for schools that opt out of AI tools

    Antitrust advocates say "Google is using its search monopoly to coerce schools into adopting AI."

  • Photos | Highlanders supporters gather for Oktoberfest

    The festive annual event was held on Oct.

  • PEF’s Giving Campaign launching grade-level participation challenge

    Competition split across elementary, middle, and high schools.

  • School Board approves new math pathways for secondary schools

    Tension with teachers over process, middle school implementation.

  • PHS Advanced Acting class performs ‘Peter Pan and Wendy’ Nov. 12-14

    JM Barrie's classic reimagined: Wendy is a budding high school scientist on an adventure with Peter and her brothers to Neverland.

  • PEF hosts community reception on Nov. 12, opening night of PHS play

    Mingle and enjoy refreshments at 801 Magnolia before the opening performance of "Peter Pan and Wendy" at the Alan Harvey Theater.

  • 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.

SPORTS

  • Girls volleyball | Piedmont sweeps Clayton Valley

    Highlanders advance to semis with decisive win.

  • Girls tennis | Piedmont closes regular season in style

    Highlanders beat Alameda, Castro Valley.

  • Boys football | Highlanders dominate Pinole Valley

    Piedmont gets win, heads to finale at Alameda on November 6.

  • Boys football | Piedmont comes up short at Tennyson

    Highlanders drop close WACC matchup.

  • Girls tennis | Piedmont takes one of three on week

    Highlanders lose pair of close matches.

  • Girls football | Piedmont sees historic season end

    Girls football falls in first playoff.

  • Boys water polo | Piedmont scores win over O’Dowd

    Highlanders beat rivals in 8-6 win.

  • Boys football | Highlanders fall at Castro Valley

    Piedmont struggles on offense in loss.

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EXEDRA, ETC.

  • Who’s that Good Dog?
  • Photos | Cool cars, Harvest Festival, and more
  • Obituary | John Philip Morrison, 1942 – 2026
  • 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

  • The Dish | Easy Guacamole
  • 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

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  • A New Perspective: The View from the Top | Real Estate Insights
  • October 26, 2026 | Home sales report for Piedmont
  • 857 A Mountain View Drive, Lafayette

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

  • Need more financial aid for college? This new law will make it easier to ask for it

    Colleges and universities must now clearly inform students how to request additional financial aid if they believe their awarded amount is not enough.

  • Everything you need to know about California’s superintendent of public instruction race

    This year's contest features local school board presidents Richard Barrera and Sonja Shaw, the latter of whom was the top vote-getter in the June primary election.

  • Homelessness declines, but still up over Newsom’s two terms

    About 24,600 more Californians are believed to be homeless today than when Newsom took office in 2019.

  • A last-minute voter guide to all 14 propositions on the California ballot

    Propositions cover taxes, voting, healthcare, housing and the environment.

  • More than 1,000 Oakland city workers could strike Nov. 5 over stalled contract talks

    IFPTE 21 represents more than 1,000 city employees across several departments, including administrators, attorneys, engineers, and architects.

  • Californians revolt against police drones after rapid adoption across state

    Police departments are rapidly expanding “Drone as First Responder” programs, triggering intense public backlash over warrantless surveillance and corporate overreach.

  • California is about to overhaul the way it runs K-12 schools. Will it fix a fragmented system?

    Most other states, particularly those with high test scores like Mississippi and Massachusetts, have a similar system to the new governor-centric model.

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

    A clever solution or a confusing gimmick?

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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