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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? Video of the April event is now online.
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.
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.

AROUND TOWN

PCSC’s annual Pancake Breakfast returns for the Fourth of July
Fuel up at Veterans Hall before the parade.
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.
Spotted around town | Giant limb breaks off tree on Sandringham
Rot found at break spot on horse chestnut tree.
DBFL Bag Sale this Saturday, June 28
Find the perfect red, white and blue thrift treasure for upcoming July Fourth festivities.
The Dish | Easy Orzo Salad
Mediterranean-inspired crowd pleaser is the perfect summer recipe for picnics, potlucks, or a refreshing lunch.
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.
Who’s that Good Dog?
Donzi the Cream Retriever likes to be scratched in an unusual spot.
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.
Languages, technology, cooking, and more at Piedmont Adult School
Discover something new this summer.

CITY NEWS

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.
Where to find a Cop on the Block in June
Four opportunities this month to chat with your local police officers.
City Council approves annual pass, drop-in fees for new community pool
Resident use and plan flexibility prioritized.

SCHOOLS

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.
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.
Letter to the Editor | Give the revamped elementary music program a chance
The new plan for fourth and fifth grade will give all students more opportunity to participate in the district's performing arts curriculum, writes Adam Fishman.
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

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.
PG&E is hiring an executive bodyguard. Combat shooting experience required
The move raises questions about the threats it faces.
Silicon Valley could face devastating impact if state lawmakers strip homeless funding
San Jose, with the fourth highest population of homeless people per capita in the nation, stands to lose about 550 spaces in temporary homeless housing.
Nonprofits plead with San Francisco budget committee to reverse $4.2M in funding cuts
SF Mayor Daniel Lurie proposed a $15.9 billion two-year budget that addresses an $800 million deficit.
Oakland ‘Stand Down’ event stands up for homeless vets, with two days of free services
The “Stand Down in the Town” event is scheduled for June 27 and 28 from 9 am to 3 pm at St.
Sunshine and Shadows: Part 1 SF agencies hiding thousands of public records requests
The Sunshine ordinance declares that the right of the people to know what the city and its officials are doing is “fundamental to democracy.”
New fire standards require some Berkeley homeowners to maintain fire-resistant landscapes
Berkeley is one of the first cities to enact new regulations ahead of new statewide standards set to come out in 2026.