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Man convicted in Piedmont armed robbery

Christopher Ware had followed the 76-year-old victim in her car.
Input needed on Linda Beach Park master plan

Join the virtual neighborhood meeting on Saturday, Mar. 6 at 10 a.m.
City works to fulfill housing mandate

Meeting the goal of adding 587 housing units will likely require some changes in city policy, regulations, and to the general plan.
One year in, UCSF’s Rutherford sees light at end of tunnel

"And for the first time, it’s not from a locomotive coming right at you," he says.
City profiles | Kevin Jackson, Planning and Building Department Director

Jackson leads the team in Piedmont that oversees land use issues in the city, from building and planning permits to big-picture housing policy.

AROUND TOWN

PADC condemns anti-Asian hate incidents
Racist rhetoric (e.g. “China virus” and “kung flu”) has led to increased xenophobia, harassment and violence against Asian Americans.
Engaged | Kelsey Cottingim and Whit Sotkiewicz
Sotkiewicz is a 2012 graduate of Piedmont High School.
Bird feeders found to be culprit in bird deaths
Residents can help reduce disease transmission by removing bird feeders and bird baths.
Dress Best For Less | Bag sales are back
Don't miss the bargains -- $10 to fill a bag at the marking room on the last Sat of every month.
Heritage Tree nominations underway
Community is invited to recognize the distinctive trees in Piedmont's urban forest; nominations due March 19.
100 years of “Raising Up” | Piedmont Scouts launch anniversary celebration
BSA launches a year-long celebration with a virtual auction from March 17-25.
The Dish | Greek Lamb Burgers
Topped with tzatziki, you can take your burgers to the next level with this flavorful recipe.
New member drive kicks off for local chapter of boys team charity
Current sixth through 11th grade boys living in Oakland or Piedmont zip codes are invited to join The Oaks.

CITY NEWS

Letter to the Editor | Make the new pool facility carbon neutral
A pool facility that heats with fossil fuel, as the old pool did, is out of line with our commitment to sustainable energy sources.
Piedmont Rec rolls with the COVID-19 punches
Council also asked to consider reopening the old pool temporarily
The Blotter | Traffic stop leads to arrest
Burglary tools associated with catalytic converter theft found in car.
Police post alert about rise in attacks on Asian Americans
PPD has been following news of assaults targeting Asians in Oakland and around the Bay Area.
City seeks volunteers for commissions and committees
Applications are due to City Hall on or before the deadline of Wednesday, March 17.
City outlines efforts to make Piedmont more inclusive
Housing, hiring, and policing are all areas of focus.
Flames engulf truck on Oakland Avenue
Fire was safely extinguished but the truck's engine was gutted.
City Council creates housing advisory committee
The committee will consist of five to seven members to be appointed by the City Council; application forms will be posted on the city website shortly.

SCHOOLS

Panelists talk solar at STEAM fundraising event
Student group raises close to $60,000 for solar panel installation during online event.
Letter to the Editor | PUSD must commit to full-day classroom instruction
More than 90 parents sign letter urging district and school board to show more leadership in getting kids back to school
Letter to the Editor | Delays in reopening schools could impact home values
Schools not open full-time means the community is less desirable for young families seeking an excellent school system, write local realtors Sarah Abel and Julie Gardner
Letter to the Editor | Full-time school reopening is the goal
Partial reopening is important progress, but we need a plan to ensure we are at full-time by this fall, says parent Brad Kittredge
Delay for pilot elementary school COVID-19 testing program
Pilot program is delayed while organizers seek vendors that will bill insurers directly.
Interdistrict transfer policy debate to continue
In discussion period, community members and trustees offered a range of views on potential changes to existing rules, but all agreed that increasing diversity was a shared goal.
Nominations open for PEF board of directors
The nominations accepted through mid-March for individuals who are passionate about supporting Piedmont schools.
Nominations open for 2021 Art Hecht Volunteer of the Year Award
Deadline is Mar 15 to nominate an individual for having volunteered time and effort to make a difference to Piedmont’s youth.

SPORTS

Piedmont High School sports return
Cross country underway; more coming
California’s loosening of outdoor sporting rules is good news for Bay Area baseball fans
A limited number of fans will be able to attend baseball games in person, according to new state guidelines.
A’s waterfront ballpark advances with release of environmental report
Planning for the complex is in its fifth year.
State relaxes youth sports restrictions
Guidelines mean sports may start up at PHS, although the Alameda County Public Health Department could maintain tighter restrictions.
Pickleball evangelist promoting the sport in Piedmont
Oakland resident Vendegna preaches the game
Port tenants appeal court ruling in effort to keep A’s ballpark in East Oakland
Howard Terminal stadium project dispute continues, as A's say Oakland City Council must weigh in soon.
High school sports schedules under construction
Track begins workouts, other sports to follow
Lins winning in the water
Piedmont sophomore swimmer sets his dreams high

CALIFORNIA

California’s make-or-break reopening has arrived
As the state reshuffles vaccine distribution and reopening rules, lawmakers green-light a hard-fought plan to bring students back into schools.
Newsom, lawmakers set April 1 deadline to reopen schools for K-2 students
$2 billion in incentives would come with partially reopening middle and high schools, but the plan would not require schools to open.
Teacher shortages statewide could hurt schools reopening for in-person instruction
Resignations, retirements, and fewer teachers earning credentials across California will hit special education, math, science, and bilingual education the hardest.
Quick Guide: California’s plan for getting more kids back to school
School districts across the state are looking to an array of guidelines for reopening.
Bidding wars and overblown fears: The curious case of the California exodus
New moving data and intensifying housing bidding wars undercut fears of a California mass exodus.
California to lower threshold for ‘red’ reopening tier
The new standard relaxes the adjusted case rate to 10 new Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people from seven new cases per 100,000 people.
Should kindergarten be mandatory in California?
Experts suspect the pandemic has contributed to larger numbers of children not enrolling in kindergarten, which is not compulsory in California.
New California license plate would support mental health services in schools
If Senate Bill 21 passes, motorists will be able to apply for the specialized license plate at vehicle registration, with fees supporting mental health programs such as wellness centers.