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Around Town
October 31, 2025

Plaque placed to commemorate the island oak at the Mountain/Bellevue Circle

Having replaced an older, failing giant sequoia, the new tree appears to be thriving -- and has already doubled its height in 18 months.
Around Town
October 28, 2025

Photos | 13th Annual Artisanal Piedmont Beer Festival

Pilsners, porters, pale ales and more: PCA fundraiser draws a crowd.
City
October 28, 2025

Photos | Tot Lot play structures take form

Barring rain delays, the new Linda Beach play area should open sometime in November, the city says.
Schools
October 28, 2025

Purple signs, strong schools: How lawn signs became a symbol of community in Piedmont

Donate by November 1 to join this celebration of community and to show your support of the Piedmont schools.
  • Voting options for the November 4, 2025 election

    Mail in your ballot, drop it at a secure drop box, or vote in person at any of 38 locations in Alameda County -- and there's still an option to register to vote.

  • Thieves abscond with more than 1,000 items belonging to Oakland Museum of California

    OMCA responds to the theft of jewelry, laptops and Native American baskets, among other things taken from a museum storage facility on Oct 15.

  • The Blotter | Suspects wanted for multiple crimes

    Group accused of taking packages, tools, attempting to steal truck.

  • Trick or Treat at Piedmont Recreation Dept.

    Make a pit stop for candy and warm beverages at 358 Hillside on Halloween.

Health + Science + Environment

  • King tides are coming to Bay Area next week — here’s how residents can stay prepared
  • Don’t pass the Buck: Institute studying science of aging offers free guided tours
  • John Muir Land Trust to acquire, revive Wagner Ranch Nature Area as outdoor classroom
  • A ticking clock: How states are preparing for a last-minute Obamacare deal

LIFESTYLE

  • Best Bets: Wake the Dead, Cathedral silent flicks, ‘Robot Monster,’ SF Symphony Dia de los Muertes concert, Beethoven and Falla 
  • Femmes to the front at SF punk show in the Mission  
  • November 2025 author events: Ann Packer, Vanessa Chang, Bruce Henderson, SE Quinn, Lillian Zhang, and more
  • The Dish | Harvest Salad: Roasted Chicken & Kale Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
  • Dungeness crab fishing fleet is stuck at dock by threat to whales, sea turtles
  • Review: San Francisco Opera’s new ‘Parsifal’ a standout on all levels  
  • Movies: ‘Mistress Dispeller,’ ‘Love + War,’ ‘The Mastermind,’ Dance Thrill, Bay Bridge flicks  
  • Review:  Marga Gomez  revisits 1976 San Francisco in funny, touching ‘Spanish Stew’ 

AROUND TOWN

  • Reminder | Daylight saving time — and an extra hour of sleep — this Sunday

    Don’t forget to set your clocks back an hour before going to bed Saturday night.

  • DBFL holds Annual Ski Sale on Saturday, Nov. 15

    Don't miss this once-a-year giant outdoor sale of gently used ski and snowboarding jackets, bibs, pants, and accessories for the whole family.

  • ‘Pickin’ with Rick’ with with Jules Leyhe set for Tuesday, Nov 11

    Don't miss guitar fun with Rick Schiller -- joined by slide guitar ace Jules Leyhe, at the Piedmont Rec Dept on Hillside.

  • Local with Lisa | Say hello to Oakland’s newest wine bar

    [SPONSORED VIDEO] La Loulou is chic, cozy, and perfectly curated -- your new go-to spot on Piedmont Avenue.

  • Photos | 13th Annual Artisanal Piedmont Beer Festival

    Pilsners, porters, pale ales and more: PCA fundraiser draws a crowd.

  • Commentary | ‘Think Hopeful, Act Local’

    Piedmont resident Lynne Bosche spotlights Blue Heart, a pooled fund for giving grants to help local communities.

  • Who’s that Good Dog?

    Murphy the rescue pup knows one cool trick.

  • LWV of Piedmont holiday lunch features “The Enemies Project: Finding Connection in a Time of Division”

    Founder of mediation law practice 'Through Understanding' Larry Rosen invites us to reconsider how we relate to one another.

  • Tickets now available for the 2025 Black & White Holly Ball Gala

    The annual black-tie event benefiting cancer research takes place on Friday, December 5 at the Claremont Country Club.

  • Turkey Trot x DBFL = natural partnership

    Donate gently worn items during the Turkey Trot bib pick-up on Wednesday, November 26 from 3-6pm.

  • ‘Best of San Francisco Comedy Showcase’ brings the laughs to Alan Harvey Theater – November 1

    In the heart of Piedmont: Lineup includes veteran headliners and rising stars from Comedy Central, Netflix, SF Sketchfest, and major comedy festivals nationwide.

  • Obituary | Maria Carson-Breber, 1964-2025

    In addition to a lifetime of accomplishments, Maria is remembered by her family as a bright light who could turn strangers into friends.

CITY NEWS

  • Voting options for the November 4, 2025 election

    Mail in your ballot, drop it at a secure drop box, or vote in person at any of 38 locations in Alameda County -- and there's still an option to register to vote.

  • Plaque placed to commemorate the island oak at the Mountain/Bellevue Circle

    Having replaced an older, failing giant sequoia, the new tree appears to be thriving -- and has already doubled its height in 18 months.

  • Photos | Tot Lot play structures take form

    Barring rain delays, the new Linda Beach play area should open sometime in November, the city says.

  • The Blotter | Driver arrested on suspicion of DUI

    Incident happened late on Highland Avenue; also: stolen vehicles; home break-in; and a leash-law scofflaw with errant dogs at Bear Park.

  • In the News | Piedmont vice mayor joins meeting of local mayors to discuss impact of government shutdown

    Conna McCarthy joined mayors from other East Bay cities including Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, San Leandro, Emeryville, and Albany.

  • PRD posts job listings for the new Piedmont Community Pool

    No opening date yet, but PRD is taking applications for lifeguards, swim instructors, and pool attendant jobs now.

  • Save the date: City of Piedmont Adult Recreation Expo set for Nov. 16

    The second annual event is a great place to sign up for classes or learn more about city offerings.

  • At first-ever California Big City Mayors summit, leaders call for unity, urgency on housing

    California Big City Mayors is a bipartisan coalition of 13 mayors from cities such as Oakland, San Jose, San Francisco, Sacramento, Stockton, Bakersfield, and Los Angeles.

  • Limited-time discounts on rooftop solar and battery storage

    City of Piedmont partners with SunShares to help residents transition to clean energy: info session upcoming on November 6.

  • Moraga Canyon Specific Plan clears another hurdle with Council adoption Monday night

    The framework will help guide future development on city-owned land along Moraga Avenue.

  • Second family files lawsuit in Cybertruck crash

    Jack Nelson was a passenger in the vehicle.

SCHOOLS

  • Purple signs, strong schools: How lawn signs became a symbol of community in Piedmont

    Donate by November 1 to join this celebration of community and to show your support of the Piedmont schools.

  • Piedmont Education Foundation welcomes new social media interns

    PHS students bring creativity and energy to PEF's presence on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.

  • Voices | New school year, new problems: class sizes, course requirements, and too many APs

    An eye-opening school board meeting has piqued PHS student Elspeth Grippando's interest in how decisions are made in PUSD.

  • Supporting excellence in our schools | The founding of the Piedmont Education Foundation

    A look back at how it all began as PEF celebrates its 50th Anniversary.

  • School community divided over addition of more advanced courses to HS curriculum

    Effort to offer more options for humanities bumps up against larger AP debate.

  • Letter to the Editor | Let’s reframe the AP debate

    A broader community conversation about balance, wellbeing, and success could help clarify what we really want for our students, writes Amelie Kappes.

SPORTS

  • Girls tennis | Piedmont takes two in big week

    Highlanders roll through WACC

  • Football | Piedmont outlasts Washington

    Highlanders with big comeback win

  • Cross country | Piedmont tunes up at Haystack

    Team readying for WACC, NCS

  • Girls volleyball | Piedmont qualified for NCS tournament

    First time in seven years for girls volleyball

  • Girls water polo | Piedmont making strides in pool

    Highlanders building program

  • Local teens kick off community impact at Oakland Roots Youth Soccer Night

    The Next Gen Soccer is a non-profit started by Piedmont High School students.

  • PMS 8th grade girls volleyball places 2nd in East Bay tourney

    Team completed the regular season undefeated.

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  • Cancer League announces new board
  • Photos | Harvest Festival caps whirlwind weekend of community events
  • Photos | Welcome to the neighborhood
  • Piedmont Profile | Anne Callahan offers older residents a boutique caregiving service
  • Obituary | Tom Bjornson, 1945 – 2025
  • Obituary | David Norman Lillevand, Jr., 1937-2025
  • The city’s first Black family was being chased out in 1924. Now they are being memorialized

LIFESTYLE | RECIPES

  • The Dish | Dijon Chicken
  • The Dish | Tomato Soup
  • The Dish | Sheet Pan Chicken, Sausage, and Potatoes, aka ‘The Molly Johnson’
  • The Dish | Gazpacho
  • The Dish | Tomato and Watermelon Panzanella
  • The Dish | Pasta with Shrimp and Burst Cherry Tomatoes
  • The Dish | Grilled Curry Chicken
  • The Dish | Brownie Pudding
  • The Dish | Red Pepper Soup
  • Piedmont Profile | PHS grad with restaurant roots helps launch NYC eatery
  • The Dish | German Potato Salad

REAL ESTATE

  • A New Perspective: Superman | Real Estate Insights
  • 121 Scenic Avenue, Piedmont
  • 108 Hillside Avenue, Piedmont
  • 45 Glen Alpine Road, Piedmont
  • Local with Lisa | Meet your new Piedmont neighbors
  • October 6, 2025 | Home sales report for Piedmont

OPINION

  • Letter to the Editor | PUSD gives proper due to the humanities
  • Letter to the Editor | High expectations — and AP classes — are a good thing for students
  • Commentary | Keep Piedmont Play School at 401 Hampton
  • Letter to the Editor | Autism is not a disease
  • Letter to the Editor | Moraga Canyon development will hinder emergency evacuations in the area
  • Letter to the Editor | Questions, concerns about Moraga Canyon housing development
  • Letter to the Editor | Dog owners should know better

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CALIFORNIA

  • East Bay principal resigns after probe finds he used Grindr to pursue sex with student

    Suspect has said his identity was stolen and denies owning the account.

  • A toast to poor decisions: Palo Alto burglary suspect caught sipping wine at victim’s table

    Nabbed in the act of imbibing.

  • Dueling demonstrators gather at Oakland City Hall over license plate reader cameras

    OPD wants to expand its surveillance by adding more cameras of its own and by integrating cameras owned by private businesses.

  • Groups spent $26 million to sway voters over Prop. 50, more than any ballot measure in state history

    Nonprofits, political parties and a billionaire have financed an independent effort as election day approaches Tuesday.

  • Following a cool and wet October, a much warmer and drier month to come

    All signs point to a toasty November ahead, writes the Exedra's favorite weather wonk Daniel Swain.

  • Alameda County supervisors poised to dedicate another $10M to food assistance

    The county is facing dual impacts of deep cuts to the federal Supplemental Food Assistance Program (SNAP), and a federal government shutdown that could delay monthly payments for current recipients

  • ‘It’s criminal neglect’: Wahab slams Alameda County leadership on child welfare system

    The audit found that DCFS failed to start about 50 percent of investigations within the time allowed, failed to ensure that foster youth received medical care and mental health services promptly, and more.

  • Oakland council rejects re-appointments of police commission chair, alternate commissioner

    Mayor Barbara Lee said Wednesday that the council’s vote won’t “delay or disrupt the Chief of Police selection timeline.”

  • Trump’s DOJ is sending election monitors to California with voting on Prop. 50 underway

    Federal personnel from the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division will be sent to Fresno, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside counties.

  • At first-ever California Big City Mayors summit, leaders call for unity, urgency on housing

    California Big City Mayors is a bipartisan coalition of 13 mayors from cities such as Oakland, San Jose, San Francisco, Sacramento, Stockton, Bakersfield, and Los Angeles.

  • Nov. 4 special election: Here’s what you need to know about Proposition 50

    If the Voter Information Guide gets you down, check out this quick explainer.

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