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AROUND TOWN

Who’s that Good Dog?
A "Heinz 57" mix of a mutt, Sam was a rescue who was nursed to health before finding his forever family.
Microsoft profiles Bay City News owner Kat Rowlands in feature story
It may be PR for the software company, but it's also a good look at how Rowlands has played a key role in saving local news.
Reminder: Diversity Film Series presents The Social Dilemma
Watch the documentary and then join an online discussion with UC Berkeley law professor Rebecca Wexler on May 13.
Local History | Frederick Law Olmsted & Mountain View Cemetery
Piedmont historian Gail Lombardi shares the history of how America's most famous landscape architect left his mark in our backyard.
The Dish | Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Spicy Coleslaw
This versatile dish can be made ahead and served as the main meal or an appetizer.
LWV event: “What can we do for criminal justice reform and racial justice?”
The June 22 event features Shanti Brien, attorney, advocate and author of "Almost Innocent: From searching to saved in America's criminal justice system"
Local Lit | May’s top literary happenings
Mrs. Dalloways seeks buyer; conversations about books and ideas of the day, featuring: Stacy Abrams with Rebecca Traister; Dave Eggers with Michael Lewis; Queen Sugar's Natalie Baszile; and more
Piedmonters flock to Art Walk fundraiser | Photo Album
Friends and neighbors, newly vaxxed and feeling social after so long, enjoy the community-wide event, a fundraiser for arts in the schools.
‘Things that Matter’ quilt project stitches meaning into a turbulent year
The quilt was displayed in front of Havens at the Piedmont Art Walk on Sunday.
Kelly Corrigan | Hello World
The Bestselling author shares how her late father inspired her new children's book.

CITY NEWS

City Council OKs funding for housing consultant
Lisa Wise Consulting will help guide the city as it tries to meet regional housing requirements.
City Council approves traffic-calming plan for Grand Avenue
The re-striping project seeks to improve safety at a tricky intersection.
The Blotter | Deer babies rescued, sent to sanctuary
Also: PPD asks residents to leave outdoor lights on at night to help discourage auto burglaries.
Public invited to May-June Housing Advisory Committee meetings
The meetings take place on May 19 and June 15 at 5 p.m.
City celebrates Arbor Day with video featuring Piedmonters talking and chalking about trees
With cameos of tree lovers from around town, the message is "Honor thy trees, Piedmont!"
Weird Science summer day camp at Dracena Park
The Dracena Park summer camp is back from June 14 - June 18.
Rebuilding Paradise: Earth Day screening offers cautionary tale about rising temperatures and drought
A panel of experts, including Piedmont's new fire chief, discuss the realities of wildfires and why we should be prepared for one here.
The Blotter | Rash of car break-ins; home burglary on Estates
Over 20 cars have windows smashed in a single night, prompting PPD to add more overnight staff.
Update on Piedmont’s Climate Action Plan and how to make a difference at home
Since 75 percent of emissions in Piedmont come from households, here are some things we can do.
City council nixes proposed PCA lease
Council seeks more control over what they say is an underutilized city-owned resource.
Dog licenses, off-leash permits, parks and other tips
The popularity of Piedmont parks with dogs -- and their people -- has taken off with the pandemic: here's what owners need to know.

SCHOOLS

‘Students for Solar’ host auction to help fund STEAM building solar panels
PHS and MHS students roll up their sleeves to raise $400,000; virtual auction is live until June 3.
Beach Elementary Spring Book Fair
Visit Books Inc. online or in person from May 17 - May 26 to support the school.
Air filter fundraiser aims to boost clean air on upper school campuses
Elementary schools added HEPA filters earlier this year.
Piedmont Spring Fling | The Big Picture Gala
It's been a long year.
PUSD social/emotional health screener helps ID struggling students
Students in the 'culminating years' of 5th, 8th, and 12th grade showed highest levels of risk.
Over half of California public school students remain in distance learning
An EdSource analysis found far fewer low-income students have returned for in-person instruction and large variations by region, with students in wealthier schools 3 times likelier to be back in school full time.
Havens teacher Ken Taylor to retire at end of year
Seeking former students and families to contribute to a virtual memory book.
TPH | A closer look at security cameras on campus
Student reporters Anthony Wong and Zenobia Pellissier Lloyd dig into school security.
Results of school pandemic survey reveal fissures — and a way forward
Blows to trust and confidence between families and the district were repeated themes in the survey, which more than 1,100 community members responded to.
PUSD effort to support students of color goes sideways after Chauvin verdict
Asst superintendent's email announcing a "white student support circle" raises eyebrows -- and ire -- in school community.

CALIFORNIA

Water infrastructure funding comes as 4 Bay Area counties join drought list
Alameda County is one of four counties in the Bay Area added to the governor's emergency drought proclamation.
Newsom proposes expanding Golden State stimulus to middle class
Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing to use federal relief money and California’s record-setting tax revenue from the wealthy to send $600 stimulus checks to four out of five tax filers, pay down back rent for tenants and help millions catch up on utility bills.
Facing recall, Newsom uses anti-tax amendment for his own devices
Does the governor’s tax rebate plan follow California’s constitution?
Hit by higher prices for gear, doctors and dentists want insurers to pay
The costs of personal protective equipment and disinfecting offices while seeing fewer patients have some doctors and dentists demanding that insurance companies step up.
Is California’s new police deadly force law making a difference?
Cases in San Diego and San Leandro will test the stricter standards on when officers can shoot to kill.
Mills College faculty approves motion of vote of no confidence in administration
The motion, which comes after the announcement in March that the college would not hand out final degrees after 2023, won 73 percent approval.
Getting hotter: More blackouts on the way?
Officials express "guarded optimism" that last year's rolling blackouts won't repeat this year, but a summer heat wave could still bring energy shortages.
California’s population shrank in 2020, but don’t call it an exodus
The number of Californians declined in 2020 for the first year since at least 1900.