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Around Town
January 22, 2021

Star of Inauguration Day ceremony spotted in Piedmont

Bernie Sanders wins the internet.
Around Town
January 22, 2021

One man’s compassionate crusade to keep homeless camps free of trash

Piedmonters Lynne and John Bosche were among early supporters of Vincent Ray Williams III, whose efforts to clean up Oakland's streets are getting traction.
Around Town
January 19, 2021

Piedmont celebrates Martin Luther King

“Let us be dissatisfied” was theme
Around Town
January 19, 2021

In The Artist’s Studio | Bob Dinetz

On the wheel in his Piedmont studio, Dinetz throws a wide variety of pieces such as bowls, vases, lamp bases, and bird houses.
  • Tracking COVID in Piedmont | Jan. 22

    Four new cases since Tuesday.

  • The signs are everywhere

    And the city wants you to be aware of these regulations.

  • Help plan community arts programs

    The Piedmont Arts Fund is hosting a Zoom meeting to plan 2021 activities; all welcome.

  • The Blotter | House burglary, attempted strong-arm robbery, and more

    House on Woodland Way was ransacked in broad daylight; burglars smashed sliding glass door.

COVID-19 News

  • COVID vaccine rollout leaves most older adults confused where to get shots
  • COVID-19 cases, new syndrome on the rise among children, especially Latino children
  • San Francisco’s first mass-vaccination site open; SF aims to vaccinate all residents by June
  • Biden’s covid challenge: 100 million vaccinations in the first 100 days. It won’t be easy.
  • Severe reactions put batch of vaccines on hold as new virus strain raises concerns
  • California’s COVID case rate and hospitalizations fall over two-week period

LIFESTYLE

  • Best Bets: streamable theatre and musical performances
  • In The Artist’s Studio | Bob Dinetz
  • Legacy BART cars up for grabs as agency upgrades its fleet
  • Little Free Libraries are treasure troves for alleviating pandemic doldrums
  • Hike guide service a pandemic pivot for this California travel agency
  • The Dish | Individual Raspberry Pavlovas
  • SF’s Pizzeria Delfina and Oren’s Hummus offer take-out in Piedmont
  • Pass the Remote: Watch the Oscars’ Best International Feature competitors from home

AROUND TOWN

  • Fundraiser features chocolate-covered strawberries for Valentine’s Day

    All profits will go toward supporting Piedmont Community Service Crew projects like Rebuilding Together Oakland and dinners for the homeless.

  • Body image and healthy eating is topic of Jan. 26 Education Speaker Series event

    Dr. Ariel Trost will offer practical strategies to help nurture children’s positive relationships with food, movement, and their bodies.

  • UCSF epidemiologist shares news of hope and “remarkable vaccines” at LWV event

    Piedmont’s resident COVID-19 expert, Dr. George Rutherford expects vaccines to finally put a dent in the still rising case numbers (full presentation available)

  • The Docter is in

    Piedmont filmmaker Pete Docter talks about music, philosophy, and the making of his daring new movie Soul

  • Who’s that Good Dog?

    Dakota is a lucky labradoodle who loves to hang out at the "DP".

  • READmont 2021 selects book on capitalism vs. climate

    Readmont, the city's community read project, teams up with Piedmont Connect to host book discussions starting in February.

  • In the Artist’s Studio | Larraine Seiden

    Encaustic painting, collage, and sculpture are part of life's rhythms for this artist, mother, and Wildwood art teacher.

CITY NEWS

  • City working to build broad support for proposed “reach codes”

    Although surveys show most Piedmonters support the effort to bring energy savings and reduce natural gas use, staff plans to address lingering concerns before Feb.

  • City finances insulated from COVID-related stressors

    Council members receive budget update at Tuesday's meeting; Benoit tapped to help with pool project.

  • Piedmont, Bay Area buffeted by strong winds overnight

    The week started with hot weather followed by an unusual dry January windstorm.

  • Reimagining public safety: Can surveillance be a fair and effective tool?

    Don't miss the Jan 28 Zoom panel featuring Police Chief Bowers and other experts; hosted by PADC, PREC and LWV.

  • Piedmonters getting used to new facility reservation system

    Online registration now in use

  • Letter to the Editor | Dialogue and compromise the way forward for Arts center

    Do not let the divided times of this country spill over into the management of this town, says resident Scott Corvin

  • A ‘full, layered, textured’ story: Being Black in Piedmont today

    Part 3 of an Exedra series on race in Piedmont presents the views of several Black members of the community, including the first Black member of the Board of Education, a student at Millennium High School, and the city's police chief.

SCHOOLS

  • Frustration mounts on all sides as school reopening is delayed

    PUSD says state and county roadblocks stand in the way of transitioning to hybrid model; parents work to organize

  • In the midst of a challenging year, students petition for relief

    A Piedmont Highlander editorial starkly outlines the stresses high school students are facing in finals week.

  • Work continues on new school performing arts center

    Good weather and few disruptions keep the project moving forward.

  • PEF’s Giving Campaign reaches $3 million goal

    Co-Chairs announce campaign success during a challenging year 

SPORTS

  • Melian off to Kenyon

    Piedmont football star will play for the Lords

  • Turner heading to Pitzer

    Soccer standout says school fits her

  • Levinson off to Minnesota

    Piedmont pitcher says Macalester the right school

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  • After Dearing: Residential segregation and the ongoing effects on Piedmont

LIFESTYLE | RECIPES

  • The Dish | Hamburger Sweet Potato Soup
  • The Dish | Citrus-Chile Pasta with Artichoke and Prosecco
  • With signature vegan fare, Malibu Burgers opens on Piedmont Ave.
  • The Dish | Cioppino
  • The Dish | Sausage and Potato One-Sheet Pan Dinner

REAL ESTATE

  • Insights | Piedmont home sales: 2020 vs 2019
  • A clean sweep | Real estate advice
  • 410 Hampton Road, Piedmont
  • 2801 Park Street, Berkeley
  • 314 Jerome Avenue, Piedmont
  • 213 Mountain Avenue, Piedmont
  • 144 Hazel Lane, Piedmont
  • January 21, 2021 | Home sales report for Piedmont

OPINION

  • Letter to the Editor | Center for the Arts is a Piedmont treasure
  • Commentary | Hope is the thing that shimmers
  • Letter to the Editor | We must fortify ourselves for the hard months ahead
  • Commentary | A salute to local heroes
  • Commentary | Grateful to family, friends, city staff

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CALIFORNIA

  • Day 1: New Sen. Alex Padilla wants Trump’s ‘enablers’ out of U.S. Senate

    California's newest senator says the outgoing president and some fellow senators must be held accountable for the deadly siege of the Capitol.

  • California faces looming eviction crisis as rent debt increases, report warns

    Roughly 20 percent of renter households in California are behind on rent payments, with low-income residents and people of color being hardest hit, according to the Bay Area Equity Atlas.

  • Bay Area feels direct impact of Biden’s first executive orders on key issues

    Some of Biden's executive orders are aimed at policies of the Trump area that have been subject to litigation in Bay Area courts.

  • Immigration reform proposed by Biden could alleviate anxiety, fear for thousands of kids

    Proposed legislation would provides paths to citizenship for most undocumented immigrants and a shorter ramp for DACA recipients.

  • Oakland firefighters push back on cuts to fire engines

    None of the Oakland Fire Department's 25 stations would close under proposed cuts, but there will be fewer engines available at some stations on a rotating basis.

  • Newsom’s $2 billion school reopening fund could actually cost districts money

    Some officials say a proposal touted by Gov Newsom as financial assistance to reopen campuses attaches strings that would strain their budgets.

  • Brain scan study: Air pollution may contribute to Alzheimer’s and dementia risk

    An estimated 1 in 6 Americans lives in counties with unhealthy levels of particle pollution.

  • How California’s budget depends on staggering wealth gap

    California's progressive tax structure is reaping billions from the wealthiest to fund the state's safety net.

  • Interactive: How diverse is the California Legislature?

    On Inauguration Day, California native and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris will be the nation's first Black and South Asian woman to hold her office.

  • A Plumb assignment: Saint Mary’s names new president after year-long search

    Plumb was previously executive vice president and provost at the University of St.

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