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AROUND TOWN

Who’s that Good Dog?
Besties Finn and Hermione have a beef with squirrels.
Obituary | Austin Linnane, 1964 – 2025
Linnane is remembered for a life full of love, laughter, and helping others.
BBQ Without Borders returns to Oakland Museum on August 2
Tickets are limited -- act now to secure your spot.
Local with Lisa | Checking in with Chief Bowers
[SPONSORED VIDEO] I spoke with Piedmont's retiring police chief, his journey and what's next both for him and the department.
PCSC’s annual Pancake Breakfast returns for the Fourth of July
Fuel up at Veterans Hall before the parade.
Want to march in the Fourth of July parade?
So many ways to take to the streets: the Stroller Brigade, the Flag Brigade, Rec Dept flotilla, Veterans, e-bikes -- or more.
Obituary | William S. Coysh, 1953-2025
Coysh is remembered for his devotion to family, friends, Cal, and the Yankees.
Climate Corner Op-Ed: The truth about plastic recycling
City of Piedmont Climate Fellow Andrew Kaplowitz shines a light on what happens to your plastic recyclables after the blue bin.
Modern Ed | Airport and airplane etiquette
Bring your patience and follow the rules to minimize travel frustrations.
The Dish | Easy Orzo Salad
Mediterranean-inspired crowd pleaser is the perfect summer recipe for picnics, potlucks, or a refreshing lunch.
Piedmont Profile | PHS grad with restaurant roots helps launch NYC eatery
PHS ’10 grad Erica Lauer, whose parents co-founded Berkeley's Rick and Ann's, embarks on a venture of her own.

CITY NEWS

Where to find a Cop on the Block in July
Four opportunities this month to chat with your local police officers.
City adopts budget for 2025-2026 fiscal year
Pool and dispatch center projects remain top priorities; Dearing Memorial, planning for a new public safety building, and improving public spaces also highlighted.
Watch | City of Piedmont’s Volunteer Appreciation Reception
Missed the moment?
The Blotter | Wheels stolen from vehicle on Boulevard Way
All four taken in overnight theft; also stolen: tools; and cars recovered in town.
Grand Avenue paving, pedestrian safety project continues apace
Concrete has been poured and detours are gone -- and the full improvements are expected to be completed in August.
The Blotter | 14-year old bitten by dog
The incident took place at Piedmont Park, and the dog has since been banned from the city spaces.
In the News | Local CBS station highlights Walter Hood design for Piedmont’s Dearing memorial
KPIX interviews Hood and others about what the project means to them.
Designer Walter Hood introduces preliminary conceptual design for the Dearing Memorial Project
Hood's work in public spaces invites visitors to think about difficult moments in history.
Share feedback on Piedmont Fire Department’s June community wildfire evacuation exercise
Help the city refine its emergency evacuation procedures by taking a short survey.
Ribbon-cutting ceremony held for new Bushy Dell Creek bridge
The new bridge replaces an older wooden structure that had fallen into disrepair.
City Council approves annual pass, drop-in fees for new community pool
Resident use and plan flexibility prioritized.

SCHOOLS

Dual enrollment class comes to PHS this fall
Over one third of high school seniors in California participated in dual enrollment programs last year, the district said.
Survey of 1500 kids suggests school phone bans have important but limited effects
Banning phones in schools may not be an easy fix for students' mental health problems, poor academic performance, or cyberbullying.
Summer Adventures 2025: Enrichment, flexibility, and fun for K–8 students
Classes offer a mix of learning and play; sports camps help build skills in a supportive environment.
Languages, technology, cooking, and more at Piedmont Adult School
Discover something new this summer.
PHS Troubadours perform final concert
The end-of-year concert featured a variety of favorite numbers and highlighted the talents of graduating seniors.
Milestones | PHS Class of 2025 celebrated at Witter Field
"Let your values guide you in uncertain times" was the theme of this year's commencement address by Piedmont Police Chief Jeremy Bowers.
Milestones | MHS 2025 graduates celebrated at Alan Harvey Theater
Eighteen Millennium High School students received their diplomas on Wednesday, June 4.
The Piedmont Highlander shares Class of 2025 matriculations
The TPH Editorial Board leans into the hope, pride, and excitement graduates are feeling about future plans.
PHS honors 2025 Senior Award recipients
Updated | Students were celebrated this week for their achievements in academics, performing arts, service, leadership and more.

SPORTS

PHS swimming, water polo teams take a hit as pool construction drags on
Athletic Director Tyler Small gives end-of-year athletic /Title IX report to Board of Education on June 11.
Piedmont track and field goes national
Highlander athletes compete in Eugene.
Players ask for space for Beach Volleyball
Recreation Commission forwards Moraga Canyon recommendations; and an increasingly popular sport needs a local facility, say players.
SF advances plan to renovate Kezar Stadium hosting Major League Soccer-affiliated team
The club will begin play within the next two years and will join a busy Bay Area market for professional and developmental league soccer.
Track and Field | Swain concludes superb sophomore year
Piedmont track star competes at CIF meet.
Beach volleyball | Piedmont finishes fifth at Santa Cruz tournament
This was the first time the team made the Northern California tournament.
Boys golf | Piedmont sends three to NCS tournament
Team continues to grow.
Softball | Piedmont sees season end in wild finish
Highlanders fall at Piner in NCS playoffs.
Baseball | Northgate eliminates Piedmont with shutout
Baseball ends another good season

CALIFORNIA

Port considers new proposed name for Oakland airport that includes ‘San Francisco’
The port’s board of commissioners will consider the new name at their July 10 meeting.
Children’s Hospital Oakland strike ends Monday, but UCSF integration battle goes on
The workers have been on strike since June 18.
Grizzly Peak Boulevard, Panoramic Way in Berkeley to be closed for fire danger
No stopping will be allowed along Grizzly Peak, where all turnouts will be closed, according to city officials.
Oakland day-laborer allies urge city to reinstate Street Level Health Project funding
The Street Level Health Project estimates there are 300 to 400 day laborers who wait for work at informal hiring sites in Oakland.
Oakland police warn of increase in crimes against rideshare, delivery riders
Officers “urge rideshare and delivery drivers to remain alert and practice precautions to protect themselves” police said.
Trump’s ‘roadless rule’ repeal could remove protections for 4M acres of California forests
But experts are divided about whether allowing road development and timber harvest in national forests will help prevent wildfires.
A ‘poison pill’ in California’s budget deal ties state spending to construction
Details have been kept under wraps, even as California is now set to adopt sweeping changes to how it builds without much public notice.
8 who died after boat capsized on Lake Tahoe identified, including 3 from Bay Area
Authorities responded around 3 pm Saturday to reports of a capsized boat near D.L. Bliss State Park.
Congress is fighting over this tax deduction. Here’s how it affects Californians
The House wants to raise the SALT deduction cap, which would help wealthy Californians pay less in federal taxes.
New Caltrans director is Bay Area woman
Dina El-Tawansy was named Wednesday to manage a staff of more than 22,000.