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The Blotter | Burglary at house under construction

Plus: Stolen car on Hillside.
Share what you love about Piedmont’s parks and inform a long-term stewardship plan

Community members are invited to share priorities online or at upcoming pop-up events in the parks.
City declares Dec. 10 as Piedmont Education Foundation Day

PEF to host Open House at 401 Highland Avenue from 10:30 am to 4 pm.

AROUND TOWN

Registration now open for Piedmont Adult School Spring 2026 Session
The session starts January 12 and runs through May 30.
Photos | It’s a wrap (already!) for the 2025 Scouting Tree Lot
A late Thanksgiving led to a surge in early tree sales, the Council said.
Who’s that Good Dog?
Roused by the mere sound of a vegetable peeler in action, Moose is very motivated by carrots.
Piedmont Profile | Jeanne-Marie Hebert’s apéritif venture started with a pandemic road trip
Hebert and her longtime friend and business partner Jennifer Kimpe launched Rue de Rêve in 2024.
21st Annual Girl Scout Pinewood Derby coming February 7
Mark your calendars -- and don't forget the car making workshop on January 24, 2026.
5 things I love on College Ave. this holiday season
Piedmonter and small business owner of Market, Jen Rego shares tips for local holiday shopping in the community she loves.
Piedmont Language School offers in-person Mandarin class for adults
Classes held in conjunction with East Bay Mandarin School on Thursday nights at the Rec Dept.
Piedmont Play School hosts Toys for Tots drive
Amidst the uncertainty the organization is facing, this year’s tradition of giving back is especially meaningful.
Letter to the Editor | I ran 17 miles to raise awareness of childhood malnutrition; donors showed up
Steve Sidney, 76, ran 19 miles at Witter Field to raise money for Feed the Children, raising more than $11,000.
Piedmont Unplugged to lead Bike Bus to school on Jan. 9
Ditch the car and join other Havens students on a community bike ride to school.
Resident registration for winter/spring recreation programming now open
Non-resident registration opens December 9.
Obituary | Wynne Augherton Ahern, 1964-2025
Wynne is remembered as a vibrant, adventurous friend and mother who loved music and animals.
Obituary | Daley Mae Sarver Humphries, 1948-2025
Daley is remembered for her warmth, Cal spirit, and being a "Mom to all."

CITY NEWS

SCHOOLS

City declares Dec. 10 as Piedmont Education Foundation Day
PEF to host Open House at 401 Highland Avenue from 10:30 am to 4 pm.
Student commentary | What I learned about the school calendar (and more) by attending a November School Board meeting
School district decisions are a lot more complicated than students know, writes PHS student Donovan Sar-Garza .
Letter to the Editor | Generosity helps make the magic of Piedmont
It's crunch time, writes Giving Campaign co-chair Catie Osborn.
Letters to the Editor | Teachers respond to school calendar concerns
APT President Dr. Elise Marks and chair of the PUSD calendar committee Alli Cota explain how teachers settle on an August start date.
Giving Campaign reaches $3M mark
Goal is $5M -- 94% of which will go directly to teacher salaries.
Photos | Scenes from ‘Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day’ 2025
Event drew nearly 300 PHS, PMS and elementary school students who gathered in honor of the civil rights icon.
Letter to the Editor | School district calendar disappoints
Small tweaks to PUSD's holiday schedules would really help families out, writes parent April Gruber.

SPORTS

Boys basketball | Highlanders fall in Piedmont Winter Classic tournament finale
Senior Dillon Casey had 22 points, passing the 1,000 point barrier in his career with the Highlanders.
Boys soccer | Piedmont searches for more success
Highlanders coming off first CIF regional title.
Girls soccer | Piedmont falls to Miramonte
Team plays well against tough opponents.
Boys basketball | Piedmont opens season 3-0
Team gets off to good start.
Girls soccer | Season opens with 2-2 tie
Highlanders get lead but Granada rallies.
Boys basketball | Piedmont hopes to be offensive juggernaut
Highlanders should continue success.
Girls cross country | Piedmont takes 18th at state meet
Team closes out strong season.
The Purple One Scholarship: Remembering Jack and Soren through the game they loved
Oakland Lacrosse Club establishes fund in memory of Soren Dixon and Jack Nelson at the one-year anniversary of the crash that took their lives.

CALIFORNIA

Public memorial at Laney College to honor beloved Oakland football coach John Beam
"Light the Path, Light the Field" starts at 4 p.m. December 10 at Laney Bistro.
Oakland’s new interim police chief names 3 officers to executive team
OPD interim chief James Beere was most recently the department’s assistant chief.
Former Alameda County DA Pamela Price enters race to get her old job back
Price lost her job via a recall election in November 2024.
Oakland to deploy speed safety cameras at 18 locations to curb dangerous driving
Speeding fines will run between $50 and $500, depending on the speed of the vehicle.
Billionaire activist Tom Steyer launches bid to succeed Newsom as California governor
His two core promises are to preserve the state as a hub for business and innovation while also lowering California’s cost of living.
Swalwell jumps into California governor’s race, vows to fight Trump and rising costs
The Democratic congressional rep cites his experience as a planning commissioner and city councilmember for his hometown of Dublin.