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Schools
March 17, 2026

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.
Bay Area
March 17, 2026

Bay Area heat wave may push temperatures near record territory this week

Temperatures at many oceanside areas will also be unseasonably warm.
Around Town
March 13, 2026

‘It’s Oakland’: Hometown crowd turns out to celebrate Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu

Liu began her skating career at the Oakland Ice Center.
  • In the News | SF Chron, East Bay Times report on another lawsuit in Piedmont Cybertruck crash

    Jordan Miller, the only survivor of the 2024 crash, filed suit against Tesla on Tuesday.

  • 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.

  • The Blotter | Multiple smashed windows reported

    Plus: Stolen car on Magnolia.

  • Oakland begins issuing tickets through automated speed camera system

    Cameras at a stretch of Broadway have averaged 539 warnings a day — now those warnings will be citations.

Health + Science + Environment

  • California bets on an obscure tool to replace clean air authority Trump revoked
  • Once given out at USC, this banned, opioid-like product is still cropping up in California
  • State approves whale-friendlier Dungeness fishing gear
  • Citing Iran crisis, Trump orders Santa Barbara oil pipeline restart. California will fight it

LIFESTYLE

  • The Dish | Savory-Sweet Chicken Thighs with Fennel, Apple, Arugula Salad
  • Review: Opera Parallèle stages engaging multimedia ‘La Belle et La Bête’
  • Movies: German film showcase returns, plus Rose Byrne in ‘Tow,’ Amy Wang debut feature, and more
  • Review: New Conservatory Theatre’s ‘Gods & Monsters’ loaded with theatrics
  • Best Bets: ‘Shantyoke,’ ‘Primary Trust,’ Pablo Francisco, New Century Chamber Orchestra, ‘La Belle et La Bête’
  • Country Joe McDonald, Bay Area rock icon and Woodstock anti-war singer, dies at 84
  • Oakland Restaurant Week celebrates food and flavor across The Town
  • PEBCC’s Jazz and Beyond at Yoshi’s on April 28

AROUND TOWN

  • Bay Area heat wave may push temperatures near record territory this week

    Temperatures at many oceanside areas will also be unseasonably warm.

  • Who’s that Good Dog?

    Pandemic puppy Annie loves neighborhood postal workers.

  • Teach for Piedmont Adult School

    Do you have a skill or expertise that you would like to share with the community?

  • Local with Lisa | Boogie Heart Party

    [SPONSORED VIDEO] Two Piedmont moms teamed up to create something special, a morning of dancing, connection, and pure fun.

  • Nominations sought for Piedmont’s first Young Volunteer of the Year award — deadline extended

    All types of volunteer work may be recognized — nominate a youth by March 18.

  • No Kings Rally in Piedmont Park on March 28

    Piedmont event will be one of hundreds of rallies across the United States.

  • A journalist and a lawyer advise communities how to fight back against infringements of press freedoms

    The Exedra's David Thigpen recaps a fireside chat at the Hillside Club featuring journalist Joe Dworetzky and First Amendment lawyer David Snyder.

  • Piedmont Food Fest | Early Bird registration now open through March

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

  • ‘April in Paris’ | Hill Branch’s annual fundraiser for UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital is April 11

    Tickets are on sale now.

  • Teen volunteer opportunities with PRD’s Sidekicks program

    Teens assist experienced instructors in ensuring a safe, fun, and inclusive recreation experience for neurodiverse children.

  • Highlander Robotics summer camps registration now open

    New: FIRST Lego League (FLL) Champs Academy for FLL-C rising fifth - seventh graders.

  • Alameda County Civil Grand Jury seeks volunteers

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

  • Nominate a Piedmont Heritage Tree by March 20

    Do you have a favorite tree in Piedmont’s parks and public spaces?

CITY NEWS

  • 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.

  • Start planning for the new Community Pool: passes, pricing, and how to choose what fits

    Annual pass sales for residents begin March 24.

  • Deadline to apply to serve on a Commission or Committee extended to March 18

    Serving in these volunteer positions is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the inner workings of city government.

  • The Blotter | Wine, champagne taken in burglary

    Residence on Blair Avenue had open garage door.

  • 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.

  • March Cop on the Block

    Chat with a police officer at one of the upcoming casual meet-ups around town.

  • 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.

  • City officials encourage families to use new pick-up/drop-off zone for Havens Elementary

    Plus updates on other parking and street changes to come in the center of town.

  • 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.

  • City says Piedmont Community Pool to open April 11

    5+ years since the community voted to build a new pool facility, a grand opening is at last in sight.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • $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.

  • ‘Free as a Bird’: Piedmont High Bird Calling Contest to return March 20

    Contest is in its 57th year.

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

    The Chromebook backlash is real.

  • California teachers ‘tread lightly’ for America’s 250th as they navigate competing narratives

    CA is taking steps to ensure K-12 students learn to have respectful debates, get involved in their communities and understand their rights. 

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

    Digital ads part of the package deal with Scoreboard Media.

  • PIE to host IEP workshop for families

    Education advocate Andrea Yu will walk attendees through key aspects of the IEP process at March 25 event.

  • Beach Revue tickets available now

    The annual musical revue featuring Beach students is March 27-29.

  • 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.

  • City officials encourage families to use new pick-up/drop-off zone for Havens Elementary

    Plus updates on other parking and street changes to come in the center of town.

  • Piedmont Middle School Principal Karyn Shipp to retire after 28 years with the district

    Shipp said serving as principal of PMS was one of the greatest honors of her professional life.

SPORTS

  • Track & Field | Piedmont sweeps Castro Valley

    Girls track gets first win over Trojans in decade.

  • Boys tennis | Piedmont scores three wins

    Team playing well overall.

  • Badminton | Piedmont beats Tennyson, 10-5

    Highlanders off to 2-1 start; next on the schedule is a March 17 match at Hayward.

  • Boys volleyball | Highlanders fall to Oakland Tech

    Piedmont battles to end.

  • Baseball | Highlanders open with two wins, tie

    Piedmont gets off to fast start.

  • Girls lacrosse | Piedmont falls to Miramonte

    Girls lacrosse off to 0-4 start.

  • Boys golf | Piedmont has high expectations

    Season starts with a young and talented team.

  • Girls basketball | Special season comes crashing down

    Highlanders fall in CIF playoffs.

  • Boys lacrosse | Piedmont looking to stabilize, grow

    Team has fifth coach in six years.

  • Softball | Piedmont has young, athletic team

    Highlanders look to build for future.

  • Piedmont MTB opens season with podiums

    Mountain biking also includes Piedmont DEVO (middle school development program), one of the fastest-growing youth sports programs around.

  • Swimming | New coach, new pool feeds team optimism

    Coach Elizabeth Dally says she's excited to work with the team which has a mix of experienced swimmers and novices.

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  • Local Lit | Top tips for March
  • Who’s that Good Dog?
  • PEF thanks donors to this year’s Giving Campaign
  • Obituary | Barbara Agnew Whalen, 1936-2026
  • Obituary | Susan Cotter Johnson, 1939 – 2026
  • Obituary | Robert W. Phillips, 1971-2026
  • Obituary | Wynne Augherton Ahern, 1964-2025
  • Obituary | Daley Mae Sarver Humphries, 1948-2025
  • Who’s YOUR Good Dog?

LIFESTYLE | RECIPES

  • 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
  • The Dish | Loaded Potato and Cauliflower Soup
  • The Dish | Creamy Rigatoni with Butternut Squash and Spicy Sausage
  • The Dish | Crunchy Weeknight Turkey Tacos
  • The Dish | Little Gem Salad with Lemon-Cream Dressing

REAL ESTATE

  • 5 Abbott Way, Piedmont
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  • 5710 Margarido Drive, Oakland
  • 577 El Dorado Avenue, Oakland
  • 633 Moraga Avenue, Piedmont
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  • 7101 Marlborough Terrace, Berkeley
  • 231 Bonita Avenue, Piedmont
  • A New Perspective: Secret Agent Man | Real Estate Insights
  • March 6, 2026 | Home sales report for Piedmont
  • Local with Lisa | Piedmont ranked #1 suburb in CA
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OPINION

  • 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 passed a law to curb spikes in gas prices. Why isn’t it using those powers now?

    A global oil shock tied to the war with Iran hits California.

  • Get ready for California’s 2026 primary. Your questions about voting, answered

    California’s primary election is June 2.

  • Kids who were babies during COVID are now struggling with reading and math

    A new analysis from NWEA, an assessment company, suggests children are experiencing learning disruptions even now.

  • Seeking more help for students in crisis, Cal State weighs options for after-hours mental health care

    University officials say improving overnight care is a must, citing thousands of after-hours crisis calls.

  • Oakland voters will decide June parcel tax measure to fund police, fire and city services

    The city services would include homelessness response programs and reducing illegal dumping, among other things.

  • California school districts issue thousands of pink slips to close growing budget deficits

    Declining enrollment, lost federal Covid dollars and increased costs have worsened the school funding crisis.

  • Bird flu kills more elephant seals, other marine mammals at Año Nuevo State Park

    Outbreak spares most adult females.

  • Teens walked out of school to protest ICE. Police are investigating the adults who helped them

    High school students all over CA walked out of class in protest over the Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement.

  • Judge fast-tracks hearing on Anthropic’s injunction request against War Department

    Anthropic argues that Sec'y Hegseth acted in retaliation for the company's public position on AI safety -- in violation of the First Amendment.

  • San Francisco supervisor launches ‘dumb laws’ contest to identify outdated city rules

    In a broader effort to cut red tape, residents are invited to dunk on unnecessary, burdensome, or outdated city laws and regulations.

  • Voter ID could be headed to the California ballot. Opponents plan to make it about Trump

    A Republican-backed voter ID ballot initiative is gaining momentum.

  • The field is set: Meet the candidates officially running for California governor

    The crowded field could give GOP candidates a boost.

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