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Around Town
July 14, 2026

‘Food Truck Friday’ at Piedmont Park on July 17

A new addition to the Piedmont Recreation Department's summer offerings.
Around Town
July 13, 2026

Choral festival unites elite youth choirs from around the world

PEBCC Artistic Director Eric Tuan in conversation about the Golden Gate International Choral Festival taking place this week through July 18.
City
July 10, 2026

Departing Public Works Director Daniel Gonzales reflects on his tenure

City Council issues a proclamation in his honor on Tuesday night.
  • Fire weather concerns could prompt PG&E cut-offs this week

    Alameda County is among areas potentially affected.

  • The Blotter | Lockbox, tools taken during burglary

    Suspect or suspects had removed front door handle as well.

  • Oakland City Council approves Coliseum deal, moving its sale toward final approval

    The city will receive a $110 million cash deal for its 50% share of the 112-acre complex.

  • Local candidate nomination period for November election opens July 13

    Interested in running for City Council or School Board? Make an appointment to learn more.

Health + Science + Environment

  • Blood bank provider reports two-year low in type O supply across Bay Area
  • Flood advisory issued for Bay Area shorelines, coast through next week
  • Kaiser nurses say technology is making their jobs — and patient care — worse
  • FireSat satellites launched to improve wildfire detection, tracking across California

LIFESTYLE

  • The Dish | Easy Homemade Romesco Sauce
  • East Bay Innovations celebrates Disability Pride Month with summer crafts fair fundraiser on July 18
  • Movies: SF Jewish film fest, Godzillafest, ‘World of Black Film,’ ‘The Invite,’ and more
  • Bay City Books: Author events coming up July 18-30
  • Artists explore indigenous storytelling through photography, illustration, and puppets
  • Review: Silly ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ brings laughs to Masquers Playhouse
  • Under full moon, native fish dance on Bay shores in annual spawning ritual
  • Bay City Books: New books by NorCal authors June-July 2026

AROUND TOWN

  • ‘Food Truck Friday’ at Piedmont Park on July 17

    A new addition to the Piedmont Recreation Department's summer offerings.

  • Who’s that Good Dog?

    Sunny is a discerning eater with a generous heart.

  • ISO summer camp openings? Coding, cooking, and more still available

    The Rec Department's camps extend through the first week of August.

  • 29,000 meals for donation are headed to Alameda County

    The effort is part of an interfaith community effort to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States.

  • Ask a Dog Trainer | How to trim your dog’s nails without all the drama

    Patience and treats go a long way.

  • Photos | Town awash in red, white, and blue to celebrate July Fourth holiday

    Community spirit was on full display in Piedmont's 59th Independence Day parade and picnic on Saturday.

  • Buck Moon and more | The Exedra’s Monthly Almanac for July 2026

    A compendium of useful information for local residents.

  • Piedmont Profile: Rick Smith on civil grand juries

    Civil grand juries are given the extraordinary power of subpoena — and may compel testimony from anyone or any source vital to their investigation.

  • Obituary | Allen Matthews, 1962 – 2026

    Friends and family remember Matthews as a passionate journalist, Daily Cal loyalist, history buff, and proud dad.

CITY NEWS

  • Departing Public Works Director Daniel Gonzales reflects on his tenure

    City Council issues a proclamation in his honor on Tuesday night.

  • Section of Bonita Avenue is now officially a one-way street

    New diagonal parking spaces add more parking to the downtown area.

  • Local candidate nomination period for November election opens July 13

    Interested in running for City Council or School Board?

  • The Blotter | Tool cart stolen on Magnolia

    Suspect vehicle recovered

  • Time to prepare your yard for fire season

    With or without goats, homeowners need to prune trees, remove dead vegetation, and clear flammable materials.

  • See where to find a Cop on the Block in July

    Get to know your local police officers.

  • Prevent fires: Make safe disposal of oily rags part of any home improvement project

    Improper disposal of rags has led to multiple fires in Piedmont over the past three years, the city says.

  • Clear vegetation near the street to help emergency vehicles reach your home

    Narrow streets and streets without sidewalks are especially prone to problems.

SCHOOLS

  • A new review of the SAT at University of California is coming by June 2027

    The UC Board of Regents removed the SAT from the admissions process in 2020.

  • California law ensures humans, not AI, are teaching K-12 students

    The bill amended the California education code to make clear that school staff and contractors in public schools must be “natural people.”

  • Piedmont bond carries five through University of Oregon graduation

    The new grads met in middle school and have stayed fast friends through the years.

  • New PHS suggestion box elevates student voices

    PHS junior Raffaello Banin leads a team of students to review suggestions and turn them into action.

  • PUSD says district is “at capacity” and not accepting interdistrict transfers for now

    Class size negotiations a factor in the hold.

SPORTS

  • Oakland Roots will not return to the Coliseum for 2027 season

    The team will host seven more games at the Coliseum as part of the ongoing 2026 season.

  • Piedmont girls lacrosse coach Carlton Chan to retire

    Chan led the team to an NCS title in 2019.

  • Bay Area Host Committee plans to become permanent sports leadership commission

    The commission aims to help the Bay Area host one major sports event every two or three years.

  • Piedmont rowers take silver and race the top boats as Oakland Strokes wins national title

    The national title came in the Men’s U17 8+.

  • Piedmont Swim Team to celebrate its 50th season at new community pool

    After six years without a home pool, swimmers and coaches look forward to a fresh start in August.

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  • Who’s that Good Dog?
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  • Obituary | Beloved Piedmont Grocery team member dies
  • PHS mourns loss of Latanya Lloyd, longtime front office staffer
  • Piedmont Profile | Larry Tramutola, political strategist and organizer

LIFESTYLE | RECIPES

  • The Dish | Mediterranean Couscous Salad
  • The Dish | The Un-Enchilada Enchilada — Vegetarian or Chicken
  • The Dish | Pan-Roasted Halibut Puttanesca
  • The Dish | Honey-Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Yogurt Sauce
  • The Dish | Bacon Croissant Brunch Casserole
  • The Drink | Lemon Drop Wedge Shots

REAL ESTATE

  • July 12, 2026 | Home sales report for Piedmont
  • A New Perspective: AI vs. Reality | Real Estate Insights
  • 120 Somerset Road, Piedmont
  • 1555 Lakeside Drive, #190, Oakland
  • 1452 Club View Drive, El Cerrito

OPINION

  • 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

  • What the big new federal housing bill means for California

    For high-cost cities that don’t build much housing (as in lots of urban California), the federal bill includes a novel carrot and stick.

  • California law ensures humans, not AI, are teaching K-12 students

    The bill amended the California education code to make clear that school staff and contractors in public schools must be “natural people.”

  • Newsom signs housing bill to streamline affordable housing development

    The legislation will also create a new disaster fund to facilitate rebuilding homes that may have been destroyed in a disaster.

  • CalPERS just had one of its best years in a decade. Why it matters to taxpayers

    The current pension fund value represents a milestone in CalPERS’ recovery from its losses during the Great Recession.

  • A new review of the SAT at University of California is coming by June 2027

    The UC Board of Regents removed the SAT from the admissions process in 2020.

  • California school districts seek money, changes to social media apps in lawsuits

    L.A. Unified and other school districts are suing companies like Meta, Google, and TikTok for platforms they say are "addictive" for children.

  • BART gets $850K for station lighting upgrades amid financial challenges

    The funding contributes to an ongoing lighting retrofit project.

  • Oakland names James Beere permanent police chief after years of turnover

    He currently serves as interim department chief and joined the department in 1997.

  • Newsom’s final budget sends more than a billion dollars to University of California, Cal State

    Since Gavin Newsom became governor, state support for California’s public universities has grown by 50%.

  • Puzzled California State Board faults Legislature as it denies charter school appeal

    Dozens of charter schools face renewal under the long-delayed implementation of the 2019 charter reform law.

  • California colleges reveal their military weapons stockade after CalMatters investigation

    According to state law, campus police can own military weapons to uphold safety as long as they report it to the public.

  • ‘It’s in the data’: Crime in California dropped to historic lows in 2025, report shows

    Crime reductions coincided with a rise in arrests; in the Bay Area, Alameda County alone saw a 43% drop in homicides.

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