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AROUND TOWN

Who’s that Good Dog?
Harry the Norwich Terrier has a charming backstory.
Uptown Fine Art exhibit features work by local artists
"Introductions" is on view at Uptown Fine Art through April 15.
Highlander Robotics finishes 2nd in Fresno
The 34-member team is composed of students from PHS, MHS, and other Bay Area high schools.
Readmont 2023 | ‘No Stopping Us Now’ by Lucy Jane Bledsoe
Piedmont’s community read project will convene a discussion of the book on April 26.
Piedmont East Bay Children’s Choir performs “Making History” on April 22
Featuring the world premiere of Robin Estrada’s "Changing Winds" and the live premiere of Eric Tuan’s “In the Desert.”
Piedmont Food Fest Early Bird packages now available
If you’ve been eager to check out what’s coming to Piedmont Food Fest this April 23, the wait is over!
14th Annual Notes & Words benefit for UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals is March 25
Featuring Grammy Award-winning musician Alanis Morissette and musical performances by Tulani, YOYOKA, and Oakland School for the Arts alongside readings from best-selling authors Ben Fong-Torres, James McBride, and Leila Mottley.
Register now for PRD’s Bunny Blast on Saturday, April 1
The annual event features egg hunts, seasonal arts and crafts, and a special guest.
The Dish | Apricot Hazelnut Brown Butter Hamantaschen
These cookies are traditional for Purim, but are delicious anytime.
Who’s that Good Dog?
Tashi is an adorable mix who loves carrots and his mom best.
Educational signage donated for native garden at Community Hall
Learn about the garden's trees, shrubs and ground covers.
Title IX Celebration Committee marks International Women’s Day with donation of books
Included in the gift of the books is Piedmont’s Readmont’s 2023 selection "No Stopping Us Now".
Obituary | John Constantine, 1951 – 2023
Family and friends mourn the passing of the larger-than-life Piedmont resident.

CITY NEWS

Revised Housing Element published as 7-day public review process begins
City Council will hold a public hearing at a regular meeting on Monday, March 20.
The Blotter | Residence on Caperton burgled
Thieves removed two safes with $10,000 of jewelry.
Council approves Oakland Ave. changes, sewer upgrades
Also: PHS girls soccer team honored with proclamation for a winning season.
City seeks input from older adults on recreation programs
Online survey open through April 8.
City seeks volunteers for commissions and committees
Planning, Park, Pool and more: 21 openings available for those interested in serving their town.
Berkeley sees increase in Hyundai, Kia car thefts
Since December 2022, thefts of these two brands have made up 38 percent of vehicle thefts from Berkeley.
Photos | Pool demolition gets underway
Dramatic changes coming to city's center.
Council formally appoints new city administrator; receives housing update
Rosanna Bayon Moore starts April 6.
Person shot in Piedmont; suspect remains at large
Victim was shot in the wrist; incident occurred at corner of Boulevard and Crofton.
Linda off-leash dog area temporarily closed again starting Feb. 24
Heavy rain renders the park's hillside slippery and unsafe.
Planning to renovate or build an ADU? City posts planning application requirements
Here's a cheat sheet that includes information about state regulations that went into effect on Jan 1.

SCHOOLS

Education Speaker Series: How to talk to kids about money and giving
ESS speaker Rebecca Trobe, Psy.D, tackles a complicated subject on March 28.
Judges named for 54th Annual Piedmont Bird Calling Contest
Filling the roles of "Celebrity Judges" will be Rosemary Orozco and Michael Poryes.
Photos | Prom theme revealed at Exedra plaza pop-up
Students will be taking a step back in time to the Roaring 20s at the April 29 event.
The 53rd annual Beach Revue returns on March 31
Buy tickets now for "Journey On" to be performed at the Alan Harvey Theater March 31 - April 2.
Piedmont Adult School Expo coming in April
Language, cooking, tech, art classes and much more.
School Board approves appointment of new superintendent
Dr. Jennifer Hawn, currently a deputy superintendent in Southern California, will officially assume her position on July 1.
Piedmont Education Foundation welcomes Spring Fling chairs
Catie Osborn and Anne Wheeler take the lead in fundraising for Piedmont elementary schools, announce parent sponsorship opportunities.
PHS senior earns Hispanic Heritage award
Julia Banuelos was one of 300 recipients of a national Hispanic Heritage Foundation Youth Award.
Wildwood Elementary School principal to retire at end of school year
Carol Cramer has spent 35 years in Piedmont schools.

SPORTS

Piedmont boys golf off to good start
Highlanders have four seniors on ladder.
Piedmont badminton building off of last year
Highlanders off to strong start.
Local with Lisa | Piedmont Swim Team College Commitments
[SPONSORED] Three high school seniors had different journeys, but they all have one thing in common.
Girls sweep, boys split in opening WACC swim meet
A successful day in a three-way meet with San Leandro and Bishop O'Dowd.
Piedmont track and field competes at Hillsdale
Boys and girls get good early marks.
Piedmont boys tennis beats Campolindo
Highlanders rebound from tough start.
Piedmont boys volleyball continues to build
Highlanders seek NCS return
Piedmont Junior Running Club program completes a successful winter session
Register your 4th or 5th grader now for spring and summer sessions.
New dawn for Piedmont softball
With starting battery graduated, questions abound
Deep lineup gives Piedmont baseball hope
Hitting deep, pitching up in the air
Piedmont girls lacrosse looking to rebuild
Highlanders replacing several key seniors
Loaded Piedmont boys lacrosse ready for season
Highlanders should be powerhouse in Division 2
Piedmont Sports Hall of Fame coming to PHS Alan Harvey Theater
All are invited to the April 8 ceremony honoring six outstanding athletes for their accomplishments.

CALIFORNIA

AI in school: Virtually chatting with George Washington and your personal GPT-4 tutor
Khan Academy is first off the block to apply the new GPT-4 artificial intelligence software to education with Khanmigo.
Labor hits back on business-led California ballot measures
Plus, legislative efforts to improve voting access and information are underway.
Are kids collateral damage in California culture wars?
Survey: Political polarization is hurting school staff and management and heightening anxiety and hostility among students.
A boom for concealed carry classes, but long waits for permits
Many more gun owners are seeking California concealed carry permits, even in blue, coastal counties.
Court ruling opens door to gig driver unionization, say labor advocates
A court ruling last week upheld much of a 2020 gig-worker initiative, but found part of the measure was invalid.
Mobile home parks offer refuge from California’s housing squeeze. Who’s watching them?
When the health and safety of park residents is on the line, is the state doing enough to help?
CalPERS to pay $800 million settlement over claims it misled retirees on costs of long-term care insurance
Retired California government workers will get tens of thousands of dollars if they give up their long-term care insurance.
California’s promise to build more student housing hits setbacks
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to delay funds for dorms because of the state’s budget deficit.
Social media challenged: San Mateo schools sue tech firms for alleged harm to students
The same companies, along with Facebook and parent company Meta, face a similar lawsuit in Seattle.
California bill would require school employees to notify parents if child identifies as transgender
A 2022 survey of 34,000 LGBTQ youth found that only a third of transgender and nonbinary children consider home a gender-affirming place.
Blocked by legislators, Newsom shifts oil profits penalty plan to regulators
Lawmakers are skeptical of the governor's push to penalize oil companies for excessive profits.
No California salmon: Fishery to be shut down this year
The salmon industry, worth about half a billion dollars, is devastated after drought and decades of water diversions and development.
Diocese of Oakland considers Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The diocese is home to Corpus Christi parish in Piedmont.
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank: A one-off calamity, or sign of more trouble for California?
Depositors began withdrawing money just as the bank’s investments began to tank.