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City
April 14, 2026

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

Weekend rain suppresses crowd but aquatics team is all smiles welcoming first swimmers.
Around Town
April 14, 2026

Piedmont’s Annual Arbor and Earth Day celebration set for Thursday, April 23

Fun for the whole family featuring a sing-a-long, activities, games, plant giveaways, a raffle, an arbor expert, Heritage Tree selections, and more.
Around Town
April 10, 2026

Talent and whimsy on display at local garden club’s ‘Best in Show’ flower show

Photography, floral arrangements, plants, and more were evaluated around a playful theme.
  • City to honor outgoing volunteers, Betty C. Howard awardees at April 20 reception

    Volunteer of the Year and Young Volunteer of the Year honorees will also be announced live at the event in the City Hall courtyard.

  • The Blotter | Man found sleeping in stolen car

    Plus: In Tuesday update, PPD says an arrest was made in March 24 home invasion incident.

  • Play Like a Girl+ on May 3 is looking for volunteers

    Sign up for pre-event support tasks — or join staff on the day to help attendees and organizers.

Health + Science + Environment

  • Doctors are adopting AI to take notes during visits — what to know about opting out
  • Leave ‘abandoned’ baby deer alone. They’re OK, wildlife experts say
  • Be part of a ‘BioBlitz’ at Lake Merritt in April
  • Can medical malpractice lawsuits protect LGBTQ youth from conversion therapy? This California lawmaker thinks so

LIFESTYLE

  • The Dish | Salmon with Vodka Sauce
  • Smuin Contemporary Ballet premieres work by Schermoly, Seiwert
  • Movies: SF’s Balboa Theater turns 100, LBGTQ+ film series, Nadav Lapid’s ‘Yes’
  • ‘Rancho Roots’ traces Marin County history and legacy of Californio settlers
  • Esperanza Spalding, Alonzo King team for Lines Ballet premiere in SF
  • Berkeley’s Back Room marks a decade of intimate concerts
  • Best Bets: Music fest freebies, ‘Coast Starlight,’ Richard Goode, and more
  • Local Lit | April: Top tips for book lovers

AROUND TOWN

  • Who’s that Good Dog?

    For sociable Murray, midlife is the good life.

  • ‘Mad Tea Party’: Children’s Fairyland kicks off adults-only event series on April 24

    An Alice in Wonderland-themed night out featuring cocktails, costumes, and cabaret magic.

  • Walking On Wednesdays | Mountain View Cemetery walking tour

    Join the group and learn from author and cemetery docent Dennis Evanosky on April 15.

  • Celebrate residents leading the way in green home improvements

    Three families will be recognized for their sustainability efforts at the city's Design and Sustainability Awards Gala on April 15.

  • Talent and whimsy on display at local garden club’s ‘Best in Show’ flower show

    Photography, floral arrangements, plants, and more were evaluated around a playful theme.

  • Skate the Town | Check out roller-skating fun at the Henry J. Kaiser Arena on April 19

    Get tickets now for family skate and adult-only skate sessions.

  • Cancer League’s 2026 Spring Soirée is April 23

    Buy tickets now to "Paradise Found" and help fund early-stage cancer research.

  • Piedmont Food Fest returns on April 25

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

  • Annual ‘Bringing Back the Natives’ garden and green home showcase returns May 2-3

    Visit over 25 native gardens, including some electrified homes, in the Oakland-Berkeley-Piedmont area (FREE registration required).

  • PEBCC’s training department spring recitals are May 9

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

  • PEBCC performs annual Spring Sing concert on May 30

    Local youth choir honors its graduating class and the accomplishments of all ensembles in this grand season finale.

  • Obituary | Joseph Leather, 1932- 2026

    Leather's connection to the USS Hornet spanned a lifetime.

CITY NEWS

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

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

  • Piedmont’s Annual Arbor and Earth Day celebration set for Thursday, April 23

    Fun for the whole family featuring a sing-a-long, activities, games, plant giveaways, a raffle, an arbor expert, Heritage Tree selections, and more.

  • City to honor outgoing volunteers, Betty C. Howard awardees at April 20 reception

    Volunteer of the Year and Young Volunteer of the Year honorees will also be announced live at the event in the City Hall courtyard.

  • Design, Sustainable Living, and Wildfire Resilience Awards Gala on April 15

    Celebrate the best home improvement projects in Piedmont.

  • Rain doesn’t dampen mood at pool ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday

    Official opening day is Saturday, April 11.

  • City Council makes 19 appointments to Commissions and Committees

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

  • The Blotter | Driver arrested for DUI in Piedmont

    Plus more vehicle-related crimes.

  • April 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.

  • Resident on Scenic assaulted in house

    Victim reports two suspects woke her up, demanded cash.

  • Paths re-open at former Linda Park off-leash area, as hillside is restored as an oak woodland

    Dogs and people must stick to paths to protect the newly planted areas.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • ‘Dancing Through the Decades’: PHS Spring Dance Concert is April 23-24

    Students will perform original choreography of modern, jazz, contemporary, and hip hop styles through the ages.

  • 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.

  • PHS Art Show is April 16

    Art work from more than 100 students will be on display in the theater foyer from 5:30 - 7:30 pm.

  • Author Kate Schatz talks about ‘building community through storytelling’ at student event

    Writing and activism were themes of the March 31 event hosted by students.

  • Photos | Beach students do Broadway, their way

    Annual Beach Revue showcased music, song, and dance performances over three days at Alan Harvey Theater.

  • Letter to the Editor | ‘Yes’ on Measure H for schools and community

    Piedmont is defined by a generous and collaborative spirit writes parent and Measure H co-chair Rebeccah Pelle.

  • PEF announces highlights of Spring Fling 026: License to Give

    Live auction offerings to include a work by acclaimed artist Ian Micheal and an experience with the 2022 Australian Bake Off Winner.

  • Team bald eagle prevails in annual PHS Bird Calling contest

    Students vie for bragging rights in the long-running Piedmont tradition.

  • PUSD honors Chris Hart as Arthur Hecht Volunteer of the Year award winner

    Hart will be recognized at the May 6 Board of Education meeting.

  • 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.

  • Highlander Robotics wins top award in San Francisco

    The team is composed of 62 students from 12 high schools around the area.

  • $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.

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

    The Chromebook backlash is real.

  • 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.

SPORTS

  • Beach Volleyball | Piedmont hits tough part of schedule

    Team learns lessons against Granada.

  • Baseball | Piedmont finishes tourney with win

    Highlanders beat Nipomo, 12-4.

  • Baseball | Piedmont drops three at tournament

    The Highlanders' next home game is April 15 against Bishop O’Dowd.

  • Track and Field | Swain takes 12th at Stanford

    Highlanders strong at invites.

  • Softball | Piedmont wins with big offense

    Softball scores 57 runs in two games.

  • Boys lacrosse | Piedmont rallies, comes up short

    Boys lacrosse falls to Rancho Cotate.

  • Girls lacrosse | Piedmont takes two of three

    Girls lacrosse 5-7 at break

  • Boys golf | Piedmont defeats Encinal

    Highlanders 5-4 after win.

  • Badminton | Phmah, Hench shine bright

    Piedmont badminton duo take top doubles.

  • Piedmont Middle School Girls Softball Shuts Out Korematsu Middle School

    Middle school softball is a relatively new sport to Piedmont.

  • Boys lacrosse | Piedmont beats University

    Highlanders snatch road victory.

  • Boys golf | Piedmont splits with Encinal, Castro Valley

    Highlanders moving through WACC season

  • Swimming | Heading into championship season with strong NCS, state rankings

    Next up, a dual meet against Alameda, followed by Senior Night against Castro Valley -- at the newly opened Piedmont Pool.

  • Boys tennis | Highlanders take three of four

    Piedmont playing well in WACC

  • Boys volleyball | Piedmont falls to Alameda

    Highlanders play well in loss; next up a nonleague match against Urban-San Francisco on April 14 at Binks.

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EXEDRA, ETC.

  • Who’s that Good Dog?
  • Piedmont Beautification Foundation embraces two new projects, revisits two others
  • PEBCC’s Jazz and Beyond at Yoshi’s on April 28
  • Sign up now for Girl Scouts Tea & Paint on April 26
  • Magnolia Music School opens its doors to first summer of camps on Grand Avenue
  • A journalist and a lawyer advise communities how to fight back against infringements of press freedoms
  • PEF thanks donors to this year’s Giving Campaign
  • Obituary | Barbara Agnew Whalen, 1936-2026
  • Obituary | Susan Cotter Johnson, 1939 – 2026
  • Who’s YOUR Good Dog?

LIFESTYLE | RECIPES

  • 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
  • The Dish | Chicken Piccata Pasta
  • The Dish | Asparagus and Zucchini Crudi

REAL ESTATE

  • 110 Monte Avenue, Piedmont
  • 23 Valant Place, Piedmont
  • 7 Cavanaugh Court, Piedmont
  • A New Perspective: Dog Day Afternoon | Real Estate Insights
  • April 7, 2026 | Home sales report for Piedmont
  • 5915 Mazuela Drive, Oakland

OPINION

  • Letter to the Editor | ‘Yes’ on Measure H for schools and community
  • Voices | Extraordinary care at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland
  • Letter to the Editor | Why the Piedmont ‘No Kings’ protest on March 28 matters
  • 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

  • Bay Area leaders react as Rep. Eric Swalwell resigns amid sexual assault allegations

    The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office opened an investigation into sexual assault allegations against the East Bay congressman.

  • Former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf named CEO of Bay Area Council after national search

    The BAC represents more than 350 major employers and works to advance economic growth, housing solutions and regional collaboration.

  • Is Matt Mahan’s campaign for California governor losing steam?

    The South Bay Democrat recently parted ways with a prominent campaign strategist.

  • BART logs 5.4 million riders in March, highest monthly total since pandemic

    BART relies heavily on passenger revenue from fares and parking fees from customers who park and ride.

  • California salmon fishing poised to finally reopen. Can the industry recover?

    State and federal decisions could reshape California’s water systems and rivers.

  • Gen Z reports more negativity about AI, flat usage in survey

    Even frequent users say they are less excited about AI tools than they were a year ago.

  • How California bungled $1 million in a collaboration with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

    Lawmakers, nonprofit tangle over program promising to address child literacy.

  • BART board considers measures to tackle $375M budget deficit by 2027

    Proposed budget assumes current service levels — and the successful passage of Senate Bill 63, a regional sales tax measure.

  • California billionaire tax is a no-brainer for progressive Democrats, right? Wrong.

    Even some of the most liberal lawmakers and labor unions aren’t convinced by the plan, which has gained national attention.

  • California wants to fund green jet fuel — by raiding your road repair budget

    UC Berkeley economists warn it could raise California gas prices.

  • California police cite anti-truancy law in charge against man who helped students protest ICE

    The case quickly dissipated when local prosecutors said they would not pursue it.

  • Nonprofit buys apartment building to house Oakland teachers

    A local nonprofit bought the 33-unit complex earlier this year for about $12 million, far less than the building’s previous market value.

  • COVID-era learning reduced student enrollment in college, report finds

    The study examined 14,005 public high schools from the 2015-16 to 2021-22 school years.

  • Bay Area airports react to DHS proposal to leverage customs against sanctuary cities

    San Francisco International Airport is one of the largest airports in the country.

  • California’s next governor to face tough choices for education as state budget tightens

    Declining enrollment, special education growth, and COLA adjustments continue to impact district budget discussions across the state.

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