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Food & Drink
February 24, 2021

The Dish | Greek Lamb Burgers

Topped with tzatziki, you can take your burgers to the next level with this flavorful recipe.
Schools
February 24, 2021

Sixth graders head back to class

Smiles, excitement behind masks; students will be joined by 7th - 12th graders when the county is in the Red Tier.
Around Town
February 23, 2021

Photos | Signs of spring

The calendar says it's still winter, but trees and flowers around town point to something balmier.
  • Who gets to attend Piedmont schools?

    School board to revisit interdistrict transfer policy at Wed. meeting.

  • The Blotter | Stolen car, trailer, tractor abandoned on Highway 13

    Equipment brought into Piedmont, caught by ALPR

  • City seeks volunteers for commissions and committees

    Applications are due to City Hall on or before the deadline of Wednesday, March 17.

  • National Weather Service issues wind advisory

    Watch for north-northeasterly winds to increase Wed through Thurs morning, with gusts up to 55 mph forecasted for East Bay Hills.

COVID-19 News

  • After billions of dollars and many wartime declarations, why are vaccines in short supply?
  • Calling all vaccinators: closing the next gap in covid supply and demand
  • The do’s and don’ts on social media for vaccine haves and have-nots
  • Covid strikes clergy as they comfort pandemic’s sick and dying
  • Veteran teachers surveyed worry about COVID-19’s long-term harm on students
  • Stressing out: How the media may be making the COVID-19 mental health epidemic worse
  • COVID-19 vaccination appointments now open at Oakland Coliseum

LIFESTYLE

  • ‘Wall + Response’ poetry event has Black Panthers at its heart
  • Go-to carpenter, fixer for Mexico mission pivots to wine
  • Best Bets: Celebrating Black History Month and the Chinese Lunar New Year
  • Pass the Remote: Slamdance Film Festival spotlights underground artists, punk rockers
  • SF’s new poet laureate on poetry’s radical potential
  • One for the road: Could alcoholic drinks to-go become permanent?
  • Bay Area cities go to war over gas stoves in homes and restaurants
  • Black History Month: Art, theater, music, and more

AROUND TOWN

  • Who’s that Good Dog?

    Adopted Husky mix Pepita has a nose for all things.

  • What I did during lockdown | Susan Hill

    The former Piedmont mayor and Harvest Festival co-founder used the time to dive deep into her favorite art projects.

  • 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.

  • REMINDER: READmont 2021 hosts Feb. 25 panel on embracing clean energy 

    This event is connected to the community book project, Naomi Klein's "This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs the Climate" but no need to have read the book to enjoy the panel.

  • Remembering Ralston Peregrine Louie | 1992-2021

    Donations to the Piedmont Beautification Foundation or the Asian Pacific Fund may be made in memory of the PHS grad and 28-year-old filmmaker who died on Jan 31.

  • The Dish | Citrus-Braised Chipotle Carrots and Sweet Potato

    Smoky and slightly sweet, this braise pays tribute to Mexican tinga, minus the meat and heat.

  • Porn, hook-up culture dominate boys’ sex lives

    At Education Speaker Series event, local author Peggy Orenstein gives parents tips on how to turn young men into good "sexual citizens".

CITY NEWS

  • 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.

  • City starts search for pool construction manager

    Former city manager Paul Benoit outlined the pool plan at Tuesday's city council meeting.

  • City now accepting nominations for Piedmont’s Heritage Tree program

    The Heritage Tree program is an opportunity for the community to recognize distinctive trees in its urban forest.

  • The Blotter: Cocaine, heroin found in Camry

    Driver flees after traffic stop

  • Pickleball getting too popular in Piedmont?

    Courts open at parks, middle school; possible need for reservation system going forward

SCHOOLS

  • Nominations open for PEF board of directors

    The nominations accepted through mid-March for individuals who are passionate about supporting Piedmont schools.

  • PUSD teachers among first to get vaccines at Coliseum

    The sign-up site is glitchy and unreliable, but a group of local educators were able to sign up and get their shots.

  • Photos | Inside the PHS STEAM building

    There may not be a grand celebration when the site finally opens to students, but the new STEAM building is almost ready for its closeup.

  • PUSD calls for substitute teachers amid qualified staffing shortage

    A larger pool of substitute teachers will help the return to on-campus instruction, said Superintendent Randy Booker.

  • Pilot COVID-19 testing program for TK-6 students looking for volunteers

    PUSD is seeking 250 children to participate in the saliva-based testing pilot; parent volunteers are also needed to help facilitate.

  • School board considers diversity in discussion of interdistrict transfer policy

    Board members signal interest in revisiting categories of eligible students approved last July.

  • 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

  • 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

  • Melian off to Kenyon

    Piedmont football star will play for the Lords

  • Turner heading to Pitzer

    Soccer standout says school fits her

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  • A ‘full, layered, textured’ story: Being Black in Piedmont today

LIFESTYLE | RECIPES

  • The Dish | Ultimate Spaghetti and Meatballs
  • The Dish | Meyer Lemon & Poppy Seed Loaf
  • SF’s Pizzeria Delfina and Oren’s Hummus offer take-out in Piedmont
  • The Dish | Individual Raspberry Pavlovas
  • The Dish | Citrus-Chile Pasta with Artichoke and Prosecco
  • The Dish | Cioppino

REAL ESTATE

  • February 24, 2021 | Home sales report for Piedmont
  • A New Perspective: Weighing your options | Real estate advice
  • 213 Mountain Avenue, Piedmont
  • 634 Blair Avenue, Piedmont
  • 144 Hazel Lane, Piedmont
  • Realtor Grubb Co. extends reach with elite network, affiliations

OPINION

  • Affordable housing in Piedmont: Yes we can
  • Letter to the Editor | Thank you to all who made school reopening possible
  • Letter to the Editor | PCA lease is not flexible enough for city needs
  • Letter to the Editor | Take the time to ensure PCA is a space for all
  • Piedmont doctors call for schools to reopen in letter to PUSD

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CALIFORNIA

  • Friday coyote attack linked to spate of incidents involving a single animal

    Reported coyote sightings have increased since the pandemic began, and a spate of attacks since the fall has concerned residents in the Lamorinda area.

  • California students in richer areas far more likely to be back in classrooms

    As pandemic drags on, a CalMatters data analysis reveals that students who currently have no option to attend class in person are much more likely to live in poorer areas.

  • Entire Oakley school board resigns after unflattering meeting comments go viral

    After getting caught disparaging parents on public video feed, board has their Jeffrey Toobin moment.

  • New single-payer bill intensifies Newsom’s political peril

    Newsom came to power promising healthcare reform, but any single-payer proposal will bring on criticism from left and right.

  • California’s climate goals are now a stretch, say two new reports

    A state auditor's report and a study from UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business and a nonprofit think tank cast a shadow over the progress of ambitious climate plans.

  • Biden administration: Schools must resume standardized testing this spring

    Federal authorities will allow for flexible options, but some educators are concerned about reliability, and the impact of high-stakes testing on children after a year of the pandemic.

  • State funds approved to help remedy rise in violence against Asian Americans

    The funding is part of an assembly bill aimed at providing more resources as part of the state's response to the pandemic.

  • Blood centers call for donors as winter storms squeeze supply chain

    With supplies already strained by the covid-19 pandemic, Bay Area hospitals are in fresh need of new donations of blood.

  • How will expanded transitional kindergarten roll out?

    Advocates laud measures to increase access to early education but warn that expanding TK adequately is a complex endeavor that needs substantial funding.

  • Taking a deeper look at California’s ties to the history of American slavery

    California’s first Anglo-American leaders leveraged the legality of slavery for personal gain, creating a racial hierarchy and decisions that ripple even now.

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