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Around Town
December 8, 2023

Photos | Lights Up, Piedmont!

Hundreds turn out for the annual holiday celebration on Wednesday night.
Lifestyle
December 8, 2023

Shop Local | The Exedra’s holiday shopping guide, Rockridge edition

Some merchants will offer extended shopping hours this month.
Around Town
December 5, 2023

Cancer League’s Golden Gala raises over $350,000 for cancer research and treatments

More than 200 supporters attended the 50th anniversary Holly Ball last Friday night.
Around Town
December 5, 2023

It’s peak holiday season at the Piedmont Scout tree lot

Coaches Field is an evergreen wonderland for the next couple of weeks until the last tree is sold.
  • Planning Commission, City Council to hold study sessions on Housing Element implementation

    The meetings on December 11 and 18 are an opportunity for the community to learn what comes next in the housing process.

  • City to launch new online permitting system for planning and building permits

    Starting December 12, the city will no longer accept paper or email applications for most planning, building, and public works permit types.

  • PADC calls for MLK Day Art and Writing Showcase submissions

    All submissions will be featured in PADC’s upcoming Dr Martin Luther King, Jr Celebration on Monday, Jan 15 at the Alan Harvey Theater.

  • The Blotter | Woman arrested for mail theft

    Also: multiple DUIs; and trespasser refuses to leave Beach Elementary.

Health & Science

  • Many people of color worry good health care is tied to their appearance
  • California pharmacies quit flavoring kids’ medication as new state rules take effect
  • New Cal program examines role of psychedelics in society

LIFESTYLE

  • The Dish | Hanukkah Recipe Round-up
  • Shop Local | The Exedra’s holiday shopping guide, Rockridge edition
  • Cancer League’s Golden Gala raises over $350,000 for cancer research and treatments
  • Which Christmas tree is ‘greener,’ real or artificial?
  • Renowned UK Cambridge choir performs at St. Paul’s on Dec. 13
  • The Dish | Carrot-Leek Soup
  • Pass the Remote: Herzog-Kinski films at PFA 
  • Books alive! Author events for December 2023
  • Local with Lisa | Park Burger in Oakland
  • Scholars revisit Kevin Starr’s take on California dream
  • Best Bets: ‘Nutcrackers’ galore, Kitka, ‘Velveteen Rabbit’  
  • Local Lit | Themed literary gifts for the holiday season

AROUND TOWN

  • Help keep The Piedmont Exedra free and accessible to all

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  • Celebrate Hanukkah with Donuts and Dreidels on Dec. 10

    The PRD's annual family event is open to all.

  • Santa’s Workshop set for Saturday, Dec. 16

    Register now for this fun seasonal event.

  • Shop Local | The Exedra’s holiday shopping guide, Montclair Village edition

    Whether you're on the lookout for holiday gifts or just browsing, Montclair Village offers a wide array of shopping opportunities.

  • It’s peak holiday season at the Piedmont Scout tree lot

    Coaches Field is an evergreen wonderland for the next couple of weeks until the last tree is sold.

  • Obituary | Paul Bernard Lahaderne, 1947-2023

    With deep roots in the San Francisco and Piedmont communities, Lahaderne is remembered for his dedication to a wide circle of family and friends.

  • Annual Berkeley ceramics studio’s show and sale is just in time for the holidays

    This Fri-Sun, the Potters' Studio hosts sale of pottery and ceramic work -- everything from bowls, plates, mugs, and vases to sculptural work and ceramic jewelry.

  • Fun for families at PRD’s ‘Noon Year’s Eve’ Dec. 31

    Featuring special guests from the East Bay Vivarium.

  • PRD Winter/Spring activity registration is now open

    The 2024 Winter/Spring Activity Guide covers classes, camps, programs and events for all age groups.

  • Conservation | Consider eco-friendly gift wrap material this season

    Shiny, metallic wrapping paper and ribbons can't be recycled.

  • The Dish | Bacon and Gruyere Egg Bites

    These yummy breakfast bites work for a brunch crowd or the family's weekly grab-and-go breakfast.

  • Piedmonter gets peek behind the scenes at APEC conference

    Former City Clerk John Tulloch reports from inside last week's security bubble in San Francisco.

  • Obituary | Michelle Farmer Eldridge, 1966 – 2023

    Family and friends mourn the loss of Eldridge who is remembered for her fierce dedication to loved ones and for her energy, warmth, and zest for life.

  • New DBFL donation bin set up in Mulberry’s parking lot

    Seeking donations of new or close to new fall/winter clothing, jewelry, and more.

CITY NEWS

  • Climate Corner Op-Ed: How to green your holiday season

    Piedmont Climate Fellow Alyssa Romea calls on community members to bring a sustainable lens to this year’s holiday festivities.

  • Piedmonters donate more than 1,000 toys (so far) to annual toy drive

    Donations accepted through December 23 in bins at City Hall, the Rec Department, and in the Police Department lobby.

  • Council approves city’s updated Emergency Operations Plan

    Increased wildfire risk plus the pandemic experience prompted the first update since 2016.

  • Piedmont’s Housing Element gets state stamp of approval

    Plus: AC Transit considering changes to Piedmont bus line.

  • Assaults, motor vehicle thefts up in 2023 says police chief, reflecting regional trends

    In quarterly crime report to City Council Monday night, Piedmont Police Chief Jeremy Bowers says ALPRs have become an important tool for officers.

  • ‘Everybody in this community has a gun’: How Oakland lost its grip on gun violence

    A few years ago, Oakland won national acclaim for slashing gun-related crimes.

  • The Blotter | Auto, mail theft

    Plus: Vandalism in Dracena Park.

  • Council approves wording for March 2024 parcel tax ballot measure

    Plus: New traffic and pedestrian safety measures coming next year.

  • Comments open on draft Environmental Impact Report for city’s Housing Element

    The EIR looks at the overall impacts to Piedmont once each of the 77 programs included in the Housing Element are realized.

  • Artist and landscape designer Walter Hood kicks off Dearing Memorial project with talk on history, landscape, memory

    Designs where "joy and sorrow can coexist" are hallmarks of his work.

  • To avoid ‘Zoombombing’, City tightens public comment rules for meetings

    Also at Monday's Council meeting: David Hopkins honored for his years of service with the Piedmont Recreation Department.

  • Piedmont Police host ‘Cop on the Block’ events

    Get to know your local police officers at one of these upcoming meet-ups.

SCHOOLS

  • Witter Field construction delayed — again

    Project will now impact spring sports teams.

  • The 55th Piedmont Bird Calling Contest is under way

    The iconic event is not until next March, but PHS & MHS students may now submit their digital artwork in hopes of being chosen as the contest poster artist.

  • Every dollar counts: Let’s make a difference in our schools!

    School fundraising co-chairs say more support is needed -- as of today, participation in the Giving Campaign is only at 52%.

  • Highlander Robotics members use technical know-how to help students with special needs

    Now is the time of year when the team works on service projects like this one to design and fabricate assistive devices for OUSD students.

  • Author Dashka Slater shares lessons learned from Albany High School social media firestorm

    Slater's book chronicles how a student Instagram account tore apart a neighboring community.

  • School Board approves HVAC, roof upgrades for summer 2024

    Frustration over Witter Field renovation delays.

  • Recognizing fake news now a required subject in California schools

    A new law requires K-12 schools to add media literacy to curriculum for English language arts, science, math and history-social studies.

SPORTS

  • Oakland Ballers announce inaugural season schedule, will play first home game June 4

    The Ballers will face seven teams from the independent Pioneer League in 2024.

  • Piedmont girls basketball sweeps through opening tournament

    Girls take easy win at Bryan Ayer Classic.

  • Piedmont boys basketball runner-up at own tournament

    Boys basketball gets off to 3-2 start to season.

  • Piedmont soccer looks to build on success

    Boys coming off back-to-back NCS titles.

  • Fall sports name all-league teams

    Piedmont athletes represented in several West Alameda County Conference teams.

  • Swain finishes fantastic freshman year at state

    Piedmont harrier finishes 67th in CIF Division 4.

  • Oakland Ballers, the new baseball team in town, promise to never leave

    The B's will play home games at Laney College baseball field.

  • Cross country competes at NCS meet

    Piedmont teams finish 6th, 8th, while freshman Sebastien Swain qualifies for the California Interscholastic Federation championships.

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  • Photos | Turkey Trot 2023
  • Jewish community hosts Empty Shabbat Table to raise awareness of hostages in Gaza
  • Student-run nonprofit and UCSF Benioff Oakland join forces to help families
  • Who’s that Good Dog?
  • PRD building partnerships, programs to serve neurodiverse kids
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LIFESTYLE | RECIPES

  • The Dish | Spicy Tomato Marinated Feta
  • The Exedra’s Thanksgiving recipe round-up
  • The Dish | Chicken Cobb Salad
  • The Dish | Upside-Down Onion and Gruyere Tarts
  • The Dish | Chicken Salad with Baby Bok Choy and Cashews
  • The Dish | Vegan Almond Joys

REAL ESTATE

  • December 1, 2023 | Home sales report for Piedmont
  • A New Perspective: Reaching for the stars (and forbidden fruit) | Real Estate Insights
  • 236 Sea View Avenue, Piedmont

OPINION

  • Conservation | Leave the leaves, please
  • Letter to the Editor | Great schools depend on full community support
  • Commentary | PHS leads the way in climate and societal challenges education
  • Piedmont Beautification Foundation thanks donors for the pool landscaping project
  • California’s reality check: Take one step today to ready yourself for whatever nature has in store

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CALIFORNIA

  • Alameda County DA changes tune after blocking reporters from briefings

    Earlier this week DA Pamela Price's office excluded some journalists, including those from Exedra affiliate Bay City News, from a media briefing.

  • Lawsuit intensifies spotlight on free speech controversies at UC Berkeley

    The social strife rampant on campuses across the country, experts say, may be indicative of a deeply divided nation coping with myriad crises, foreign and domestic.

  • Advanced algebra, data science and more: UC rethinks contested issues of high school math

    First up: Can bolstering Introduction to Data Science with math and statistics qualify for taking Algebra 2?

  • Cal State union stages first of one-day strikes over faculty salaries

    The California Faculty Association is seeking a 12% pay increase, while university officials counter with 5% in each of the next three years.

  • Threats, stress and politics pushing school superintendents out the door

    Turnover this year appears to be particularly high, and a new group of less experienced school district leaders are replacing the outgoing administrators.

  • Legislative Analyst: State to face $58 billion, three-year budget deficit

    It's not looking good for K-12 schools and community colleges.

  • Tens of thousands still waiting as California COVID rent relief program runs low on cash

    The emergency relief program has been beset by lengthy delays and administrative disorganization, say struggling renters.

  • Blue power: Will ocean waves be California’s new source of clean energy?

    So far, only a few small demonstration projects off the West Coast have harnessed the power of waves and tides.

  • Pay for Cal State presidents has grown at nearly twice the rate as pay for lecturers

    Faculty are preparing to strike in early December and the system is raising tuition.

  • BART bidding farewell to paper tickets after more than 50 years, switches to Clipper-only

    The change took effect Nov 30 as BART rolled out new fare gates that won’t accept the old paper/magstripe tickets.

  • Speaker Rivas shuffles the leadership deck and YIMBYs win

    Oakland Democrat Buffy Wicks has been appointed to a more powerful position.

  • Study: unconventional teaching jobs are more satisfying

    Teachers also expressed concern about the sustainability of their unconventional roles.

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