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Around Town
October 2, 2026

A doc and a panel of experts take on the Artificial Intelligence revolution

Recent PEF-hosted event at Alan Harvey Theater explored the alternately promising and terrifying developments posed by AI.
Around Town
September 29, 2026

Harvest Festival: Winners of the 2026 Edibles Contest

From applesauce to zucchinis, see whose homemade / homegrown submissions made the grade.
Around Town
September 29, 2026

Photos | Cool cars, Harvest Festival, and more

It was a "choose your own adventure" kind of weekend in Piedmont.
Around Town
September 29, 2026

Yellow Door 2.0

Opened in 2020 by Piedmonters Beth Barrett and Virginia Davis, the popular Montclair cafe will expand in October.
  • Heat advisory issued this weekend in Bay Area with triple-digit temperatures forecast

    Next week will also see soaring temperatures.

  • League of Women Voters of Piedmont to host political scientist Seth Masket

    Special fundraising luncheon with introduction by Mayor Betsy Smegal Andersen on October 30.

  • PEF launches Giving Campaign 2026

    Celebrating the start of PEF’s biggest annual campaign supporting Piedmont's public schools.

  • City leaders kick off Measure GG campaign

    The transfer tax is on the November ballot.

Health + Science + Environment

  • New California law gives youth football parents another safety option
  • Navy plans years of additional sonar training along West Coast, studies impacts on whales

LIFESTYLE

  • Yellow Door 2.0
  • Local Lit | Top tips for October 2026
  • Flix Fest | ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ on Oct. 8
  • Exedra Reads | Grandmas share their favorite books to read with the grandkids

Elections

  • Letter to the Editor | Bill Reichle has the experience and skillset to lead on City Council
  • Letter to the Editor | GG will help Piedmont keep pace with rising costs
  • Letter to the Editor | Measure GG is essential to Piedmont’s infrastructure
  • Letter to the Editor | Bill Reichle is a great neighbor — and a proven leader
  • Five in the running for three open City Council seats
  • City Council adopts ordinance to increase transfer tax; approves November ballot measure

AROUND TOWN

  • A doc and a panel of experts take on the Artificial Intelligence revolution

    Recent PEF-hosted event at Alan Harvey Theater explored the alternately promising and terrifying developments posed by AI.

  • Photos | Cool cars, Harvest Festival, and more

    It was a "choose your own adventure" kind of weekend in Piedmont.

  • Harvest Festival: Winners of the 2026 Edibles Contest

    From applesauce to zucchinis, see whose homemade / homegrown submissions made the grade.

  • Who’s that Good Dog?

    Rey loves her family, outings, and treats.

  • Piedmont Beautification Foundation looks to banner year ahead after fast start

    Support for the new Nature Play Area in Piedmont Park, Measure GG, and a return of the Holiday Greeting Fund.

  • Piedmont’s Cameron Wolfe to be honored at Sonoma Botanical Garden Gala on Oct. 3

    Wolfe, who is well known for his leadership locally, is being recognized for his work with the Garden over the years.

  • From Wildwood to the world: saving the station that connected Piedmont to the world

    A recent tour of Oakland's abandoned 16th Street Station sent Exedra contributor Meghan Bennett back to the archives.

  • Harvest Moon and the autumnal equinox | The Exedra’s Monthly Almanac for September 2026

    Summer winds down and fall is on the horizon.

  • Obituary | John Philip Morrison, 1942 – 2026

    A celebration of life for the beloved former PMS principal was held on September 12 at the Morrison Gym.

  • Ask a Dog Trainer: Choose first lessons with care

    Sit?

  • Sign up now for Turkey Trot early bird pricing

    Participants have until October 6 to lock in discounts for tickets.

CITY NEWS

  • Police chief takes to social media to raise awareness of e-bike safety

    Young people riding e-bikes around town in an unsafe manner has led to the education campaign.

  • The Blotter | Early-morning fight breaks out

    One suspect charged, others sought

  • It’s National Voter Registration Day: Check your voter status

    Plus: Key dates and what's on the ballot in November

  • City council gives initial approval to new ordinance about dangerous dogs

    Council moves to establish a structured process for determining whether a dog should be designated as potentially dangerous or vicious.

  • Fire Department encourages residents to complete at-home wildfire evacuation exercise

    Turn “what ifs” into a plan.

  • Limited-time discounts on rooftop solar and battery storage

    Sign up by November 15 to get no-cost, no-obligation site evaluations and proposals tailored to your home’s specific needs.

  • Piedmont marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks in solemn ceremony

    City leaders gathered at the fire station Friday morning to reflect on the events of that day.

  • ‘Sustainable Parks Management Plan’ gives city an outline for the future

    Heavy use and aging infrastructure have taken a toll on Piedmont's favorite public spaces.

  • Five in the running for three open City Council seats

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

  • 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.

SCHOOLS

  • PIE Neurodiversity Speaker Series | ‘More than Worry: Understanding Anxiety”

    Register now for the October 29 talk via Zoom.

  • PEF launches Giving Campaign 2026

    Celebrating the start of PEF’s biggest annual campaign supporting Piedmont's public schools.

  • PMS to present ‘Frozen JR.’

    The show runs from October 23 - 25.

  • Oakland Unified to restrict screen time next school year

    The move follows in the footsteps of a recent LA Unified decision.

  • Nearly all elementary students use devices in classrooms, national teacher survey finds

    The survey collected responses in May 2026 from a nationally representative sample of over 2,000 K-12 public school teachers.

  • Photos | High school spirit on display for Homecoming weekend

    Highlanders awash in purple on Friday morning.

  • PHS Class of 2027 kicks off final year of high school at Hampton Field

    Seniors took over Hampton Field on September 4 for a day of fun and games.

  • Piedmont Unified School District launches sixth year of Affinity Mentorship Program

    The community is invited to meet this year's mentors at the Mentor Launch Party on Sunday, September 13 at Bear Park.

  • 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.

SPORTS

  • Fundraiser | PHS football car wash

    Team fundraiser this Sunday runs from 11 am to 4 pm.

  • Girls tennis | Piedmont gains split in matches

    Highlanders beat rival Bishop O’Dowd

  • Boys football | Highlanders fall at Moreau Catholic

    Team prepares for league season with an October 9 game against Arroyo at Witter Field.

  • Cross country | Piedmont shines at DLS Invite

    Girls 18th, boys 22nd at top XC meet.

  • Boys football | Highlanders fall to Aragon

    Team is now 1-3; next up is an away game at Moreau Catholic on September 25.

  • Girls football | Piedmont routs San Lorenzo

    Highlanders get big win: team is now 5-6 on the season, 5-2 in West Alameda County Conference play.

  • Girls volleyball | Piedmont falls to Berkeley in four

    Team fighting to get better.

  • Girls tennis | Piedmont sweeps Albany

    Highlanders take two at tournament

  • Piedmont Sports Hall of Fame announces Class of 2027 inductees

    Achievements of the eight honorees span football, track, swimming, tennis, lacrosse, and more.

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EXEDRA, ETC.

  • Who’s that Good Dog?
  • Here, Kitty Kitty
  • Piedmont Profile | Alder Yarrow, wine writer
  • Who’s YOUR Good Dog?
  • Obituary | Allen Matthews, 1962 – 2026
  • Piedmont Profile: Rick Smith on civil grand juries
  • Piedmont Profile | Larry Tramutola, political strategist and organizer

LIFESTYLE | RECIPES

  • The Dish | Overnight French Toast
  • The Dish | Vietnamese-Inspired Crispy Rice-Paper Omelet
  • The Dish | Fruit Torte
  • The Dish | Roasted Smashed Potatoes
  • The Dish | Summer Orzo Salad
  • The Dish | Shucked Mexican Elote-Style Corn

REAL ESTATE

  • A New Perspective: Knock, Knock | Real Estate Insights
  • 5529 Snake Road, Oakland
  • 2710 Claremont Boulevard, Berkeley
  • 857 A Mountain View Drive, Lafayette
  • 6474 Oakwood Drive, Oakland
  • 915 Grosvenor Place, Oakland
  • 5 Woodside Way, Oakland
  • September 7, 2026 | Home sales report for Piedmont

OPINION

  • Letter to the Editor | Media literacy and research skills are critical for our students
  • 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

  • New California laws add protections for sexual assault survivors on college campuses

    Laws address survivor privacy protections and improving universities' training around recognizing human trafficking.

  • California colleges don’t have enough housing for students. Will these 4 new laws help?

    New bills aim to speed up the process of building student housing and reduce the cost for developers

  • Wrap-up: What bills did Gavin Newsom sign into law — or veto — in his final year leading California?

    A rundown of legislative proposals that made the cut.

  • High tides threaten Bay Area flooding as interior heat builds later this week

    Moderate heat risk forecast Wednesday through Sunday in higher elevations in the East Bay.

  • Other states are rolling out free childcare for all families. Why not California?

    Infant and toddler care in California can cost well over $30,000 a year, depending on the region.

  • The billionaire tax could be defeated by two other tax measures. Here’s how

    Even if a majority supports Proposition 40, the measure could still lose to either of two billionaire-funded measures designed to cancel it out.

  • Fact check: Are Cal State faculty underpaid?

    Worker pay at CSU is uneven, with some employees earning well below and others above national averages.

  • Oakland Unified to restrict screen time next school year

    The move follows in the footsteps of a recent LA Unified decision.

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