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High School
August 21, 2026

Flag football | Piedmont improving in girls football

Elmquist back for third season at QB.
City
August 21, 2026

Fire Department urges residents to prepare their property for wildfire season

With fall nearing, now is the time to trim trees and shrubs, and clear dead vegetation and flammable material from around your home.
City
August 18, 2026

Pool pass rates increase Sept. 1

Lock in current rates by August 31.
Around Town
August 18, 2026

Chalk Art Festival returns Aug. 30

Add your creative touch to the Beach blacktop from 9 - noon.
  • Five in the running for three open City Council seats

    And without a competitive race, School Board incumbents to be appointed.

  • Annual street sweeping begins Monday, Aug. 31

    With potentially big storms headed our way this El Niño winter, keeping storm drains clear will be extra important.

  • The Blotter | Car stolen twice in Piedmont

    Plus: Flock camera tampered with

  • Donald Evans is pick for PUSD interim superintendent

    Evans, who served in the same role in 2022-2023, was approved by the Board of Education on August 12.

Health + Science + Environment

  • As California demands less plastic in packaging, manufacturers say you’ll pay more for stuff
  • From water to wine, invasive species costing California millions in crops, infrastructure
  • Forest fires follow roads. The Trump administration wants to build more

LIFESTYLE

  • Betting on Black: Oakland looks to establish itself as incubator of Black filmmaking talent
  • Marin’s Laura Marie Meyers creates a fun alternate reality in her debut novel
  • Looking for a new best friend? Local animal shelters waive some adoption fees Saturday
  • Best Bets: Palo Alto arts fest, SF Mime Troupe, ‘Girl of the Golden West,’ Chang-rae Lee
  • The Time-Traveling Watch of Solano Avenue: A timepiece binds family legacies
  • Movies: SF Queer film fest, ‘Tony,’ ‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’
  • New take on mass deportations shows Californians caught in raids decades apart
  • Local Lit | August 2026

Elections

  • California Democrats defy Newsom, back billionaire tax
  • Is this proposition a $4 billion giveaway to a billionaire-backed LA research center?
  • Ballot measure arguments due August 3, 2026
  • Local candidate nomination period for November election opens July 13
  • Are California voters signaling tax fatigue toward school bonds and parcel taxes?
  • City Council adopts ordinance to increase transfer tax; approves November ballot measure

AROUND TOWN

  • Here, Kitty Kitty

    Fred is a domestic shorthair who has found his forever family.

  • Tonight: Food Truck Friday returns as partner to Piedmont’s free Movie in the Park

    Trucks along Highland Avenue will serve food and drinks until 8 and the movie will start shortly afterwards.

  • Chalk Art Festival returns Aug. 30

    Add your creative touch to the Beach blacktop from 9 - noon.

  • Learn about Piedmont Community Service Crew!

    PCSC will host its annual informational and social event on August 23.

  • Piedmont East Bay Children’s Choir fall registration now open

    Classes begin the week of September 8 -- come sing with us!

  • Who’s that Good Dog?

    Terra has left her herding days behind.

  • AI doc screening, community talk moderated by Bloomberg’s Emily Chang on Sept. 26

    After a screening of "The AI Doc", local AI leaders from Anthropic, Microsoft and Meta will explore the question “AI: Will It Save or End the World?” at the Alan Harvey Theater.

  • Piedmont Profile | Alder Yarrow, wine writer

    The Piedmont resident is the founder and editor of Vinography, a popular wine blog he launched in 2004.

  • Photos | Sunday in the park with Shakespeare

    All ages enjoyed a free performance of "Richard III" by a Vallejo theater troupe in Dracena Park.

  • Piedmont cub scout recruiting season kicks off

    Piedmont Council Packs are co-ed and are hosting welcome events throughout August for new families and youth in grades K-5.

  • Sturgeon Moon Eclipse and more | The Exedra’s Monthly Almanac for August 2026

    Look for the year's best Perseid meteor shower -- and the steepest slide toward autumn, as Piedmont loses more than an hour of daylight over the month.

CITY NEWS

  • Fire Department urges residents to prepare their property for wildfire season

    With fall nearing, now is the time to trim trees and shrubs, and clear dead vegetation and flammable material from around your home.

  • Annual street sweeping begins Monday, Aug. 31

    With potentially big storms headed our way this El Niño winter, keeping storm drains clear will be extra important.

  • Pool pass rates increase Sept. 1

    Lock in current rates by August 31.

  • The Blotter | Porch pirate pilfers packages

    The two packages reported stolen were worth an estimated $175.

  • Expanded home electrification rebates offer more ways to save

    If you're planning an electric upgrade for your home, your project may be eligible for cash rebates from the City of Piedmont.

  • In the News | In aftermath of Tesla crashes, regulators to scrutinize electronic doors

    From the East Bay Times: The NHTSA has received more than 140 complaints about Tesla doors since 2018.

  • City Council adopts ordinance to increase transfer tax; approves November ballot measure

    The one-time tax occurs only when a home is sold, and would go into effect starting July 1, 2027 if approved by voters.

  • City Council appoints Leslie Mendez as Piedmont’s next Planning & Building director

    Mendez most recently served as planning manager for the City of Albany.

  • Time to prepare your yard for fire season

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

SCHOOLS

  • Piedmont Adult School adds free classes for entrepreneurs this fall

    Take your ideas from concept to launch with the new Startup Founder Series.

  • Volunteers needed! Support adult English learners at Piedmont Adult School

    Help English learners practice conversation and gain language proficiency.

  • California to stock emergency supply of rescue inhalers at all public schools

    Funding for the three-year “School Albuterol Access Initiative” was included in last year’s state budget.

  • Piedmonters for Inclusive Education (PIE) hosts back-to-school picnic on Aug. 29

    PIE is a welcoming community for families raising neurodivergent or disabled kids.

  • Registration for Piedmont Adult School Fall 2026 Session now open

    Back-to-school isn’t just for kids — come learn something new, expand your horizons, and meet great people!

  • California recruits teens to help advise on state’s AI and technology decisions

    Nominate a student to the newly launched California Teen Tech Council.

  • Donald Evans is pick for PUSD interim superintendent

    Evans, who served in the same role in 2022-2023, was approved by the Board of Education on August 12.

  • PMS, PHS musicals announced

    PMS to present "Frozen, JR" in October and PHS will present "The Music Man" in February.

SPORTS

  • Flag football | Piedmont improving in girls football

    Elmquist back for third season at QB.

  • Season preview: Girls volleyball optimistic

    Nine players returning from NCS team.

  • Valkyries to host WNBA’s biggest stars at Chase Center for 2027 All-Star Game

    SF is on a roll — MLB just announced last week that their 2028 All-Star Game will also be hosted in San Francisco.

  • MLB All-Star Game coming to San Francisco’s Oracle Park in 2028 — first time in 21 years

    San Francisco will roll out the red carpet for baseball’s best players in July 2028.

  • Beloved Giants baseball announcer Mike Krukow to retire at end of season

    The 74-year-old got his start as an MLB player in 1973 after being drafted by the Chicago Cubs and went on to play with the Phillies and the Giants.

  • Summer softball popular in Piedmont

    Slo-pitch league draws almost all ages, features fierce rivalries.

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LIFESTYLE | RECIPES

  • The Dish | Roasted Smashed Potatoes
  • The Dish | Summer Orzo Salad
  • The Dish | Shucked Mexican Elote-Style Corn
  • The Dish | Easy Homemade Romesco Sauce
  • 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 Drink | Lemon Drop Wedge Shots

REAL ESTATE

  • 25 Manor Drive, Piedmont
  • 340 San Carlos Avenue, Piedmont
  • 915 Grosvenor Place, Oakland
  • 1411 Hawthorne Terrace, Berkeley
  • 5696 Colton Boulevard, Oakland
  • A New Perspective: Ready, Set, Go! | Real Estate Insights
  • 150 Scenic Avenue, Piedmont
  • 67 Lincoln Avenue, Piedmont
  • 114 Indian Road, Piedmont
  • 80 Wildwood Gardens, Piedmont
  • 110 Somerset Road, Piedmont
  • July 12, 2026 | Home sales report for Piedmont

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

  • Homeless counts dropped in these California counties this year

    In Alameda County, the percentage of unhoused people living in shelters increased from 21% in 2019 to 37% this year.

  • Xavier Becerra gets to play it safe in the race for governor, and he isn’t making promises

    The 35-year veteran of Democratic politics is playing it close to the vest.

  • Lawmakers gut major DUI reform through ‘hostile amendments’

    The bill would have required in-car breathalyzers for anyone convicted of a DUI, bringing California in line with most states.

  • Kids who went to preschool do better in third grade reading and math, study finds

    The study looked at about 30,000 students in public schools in Miami-Dade County, mostly from low-income households.

  • Trump’s visa policies are not deterring international students from California universities

    Elsewhere across the country, universities have seen dips in international student enrollment during Trump’s second term.

  • Death of Six Flags dolphin renews calls to move remaining dolphins to sanctuaries

    Chelsea spent more than 40 years confined to tanks.

  • UC Berkeley startups fuel hundreds of jobs, millions in local payroll, research reveals

    Study quantifies the local economic benefits of the university’s entrepreneurial “ecosystem.”

  • A canceled grant program deemed ‘discriminatory’ by Trump spurs cuts at California colleges

    Support services for STEM students and community college transfers face axe after federal cuts.

  • Teens use AI for academic support even though they see the dangers, survey finds

    Roughly 7 in 10 teens use AI for academic support, according to Common Sense Media.

  • High-stakes trial over Instagram and Facebook’s impact on children opens in Oakland

    Meta faces similar upcoming litigation in other states.

  • The state says he stole millions from California seniors. Courts missed warning signs for years

    A CalMatters investigation found that many of the safeguards designed to protect against fiduciary abuse have been abandoned or ignored.

  • Oakland settles for $17M in death caused by unauthorized police chase

    Hayward resident Lolomania “Lolo” Soakai, 27, was killed in 2022 when Oakland Police officers Officers Walid Abdelaziz and Jimmy Marin-Coronel illegally chased another driver.

  • Some Cal State students got financial aid decisions a lot later this year. Here’s why

    The federal aid agency updated its fraud protections, delaying financial aid notifications to students by several weeks.

  • Climate experts predict high flood risk in Bay Area for super El Niño

    Record-high temperatures in the Pacific Ocean signal a wild winter ahead.

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