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PUSD, APT reach tentative agreement on salaries

The compromise was months in the making and gives teachers the COLA raise they asked for.
Superintendent, police warn of new forms of fentanyl that are candy lookalikes

"Rainbow fentanyl" warning comes as illegal fentanyl use takes hold in California.
City posts Housing Element fact sheet

How to plan for more housing in town is a hot topic in the City Council race and an issue that is frequently misunderstood.
The Blotter | Woman arrested after refusing to get out of car

Plus a roundup of more car-related incidents last week.

AROUND TOWN

LWV Climate Series | ‘Understanding the Climate Impact of Textiles’
Join the League of Women Voters of Piedmont on Wednesday, Oct.
Who’s that Good Dog?
When good things -- like a puppy -- come with the pandemic.
Tickets on sale now for second annual Piedmont Oktoberfest
Community fundraiser for PHS Athletics is set for Oct 16; featuring craft beers, wine, food, and music.
Photos | Coffee, Cops, and Car Show 2022
The number of car buffs who participate has almost tripled since the first event in 2018.
Family Sanity to hold special event for parents of autistic teens and young adults
Join this Zoom meeting on Monday, October 3 at 7 pm to connect with other families and learn more about how to find special programs, services and more.
Cancer League Inc. welcomes new leadership
With a new Board of Directors led by President Lisa Settlemier, the local nonprofit looks forward to their biggest fundraiser, the Holly Ball, set for Dec 2.
Photos | New families welcomed to Piedmont
The event aimed to connect residents who may have moved to town during the pandemic and missed out on the usual community-building events.
The Dish | Spinach Salad with Strawberries and Tomatoes
Try this sweet and savory combo -- perfect for warm autumnal days.
Results are in from the Harvest Festival Edibles Contest
From jams and jellies to cakes, cucumbers, and compost -- find out who took home the ribbons.

CITY NEWS

Election 2022 | Q&A with candidates for Piedmont City Council
Candidates weigh in on housing, infrastructure, the pool, and more.
Commentary | What the Piedmont Community Pool project means to us
Among other benefits, having a regulation competition pool will make it possible for PHS water polo to finally train and host games in Piedmont, say coaches and team members.
Help shape Piedmont’s home electrification rebate program
Take a short survey and let the city know what would motivate you to switch from gas appliances to electric.
City Council unanimously approves changes to building codes
What to know if considering a renovation or new home build.
No firm conclusions in study of Piedmont Police Department service calls
But there may have been some racial biases in how officers and community members initiated calls.
No enthusiasm for these curbs at Holly and Manor
New sidewalk/curb improvement project feels anything but to some neighbors; city says it is considering modifications.
The Blotter | Stolen vehicle involved in accident
ALPR system flags more stolen vehicles.
Piedmont honored for sustainability achievements
The Spotlight Award recognizes sustainability actions that go above and beyond state mandates, highlighting creative and local solutions for addressing climate sustainability.
Street sweeping returns as summer turns to fall
See a street-by-street schedule.
Council approves expenditures for long-overdue dispatch center
Plus: Highland/Guilford Steps update and search firm for new city administrator secured.

SCHOOLS

Election 2022 | Q&A with candidates for Piedmont Board of Education
Candidates share their experience, priorities, and more with the Exedra.
Piedmont student named 2023 National Merit Scholarship semifinalist
Eight other PHS students named National Merit Scholarship Commended Students.
Scarecrows will have their day: Bid now to support Piedmont schools
The Harvest Festival's Scarecrow Alley is open -- bid online until Oct 2 at 8 am or in Piedmont Park this Sunday from 10 am - 1 pm.
PMS musical ‘The Addams Family Young@Part’ hits the stage Oct. 21 – Oct. 23
Get into the Halloween spirit: Audience members are encouraged to attend in costumes.
Climate Change 101 class now offered at Piedmont Adult School
Instructor and resident James Stehr is a project leader for Al Gore's Climate Reality Project.
Travel planning class offered by Piedmont Adult School
Instructor Joseph Whitehouse aims to use his experience traveling to 154 countries to help residents head out into the world.
PEF’s Giving Campaign team hosts a celebratory kickoff
The team aims to raise $3.5 million to minimize next year's school funding gap

CALIFORNIA

Newsom signs legislation changing recall process
New law addressing recalls of elected officials includes school board members.
WATCH: How should California address college student housing crisis?
During an EdSource roundtable, panelists said more dorms will help but called for other solutions too.
As gas prices soar, state on brink of sending rebates
Californians have been hit particularly hard by the surging cost of gas.
Six injured in second Oakland school shooting in a month
Six people are injured, two in critical condition, after a shooting on an Oakland school campus Wednesday.
Newsom signs bill making family leave affordable to more workers
Bill increases leave payments to 90% of paychecks for lower-income workers in 2025.
Four in a row: California drought likely to continue
The state has seen the driest three-year stretch on record, but could see another year with below-average snow and rain.
California reverses course, will release Smarter Balanced test scores next month, official says
The data is expected to show pandemic-related declines in student achievement.
Newsom signs abortion protections into law
As other states restrict or ban abortions, the California laws aim to improve access and protect patients and clinicians.
Thousands of California teachers say they are stressed, burned out
Nearly twice as many teachers than in the past say that job conditions have changed for the worse.
Lawmakers make it easier to become a substitute teacher
From Jan 1, 2023, the basic skills proficiency requirement for an emergency 30-day substitute permit will be waived.