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January 23, 2026

Photos | 18th annual Poker Night raises record amount for Havens Elementary School

Players of all levels enjoyed a night of betting fun in support of students.

January 23, 2026

Photos | MLK Day celebration strikes hopeful note in troubled times

US Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (CA-12) was featured speaker at Monday's sold-out event.

City

January 20, 2026

The Blotter | Police pursuit of armed carjacking suspects ends in crash at El Cerrito Ave.

Witness reports seeing 11 police vehicles in pursuit of a white sedan that had been carjacked in Oakland earlier in the day.

Arts & Entertainment

January 19, 2026

PHS presents ‘Grease’ Jan. 29 to Feb. 1

Tickets on sale now.

Council gives city green light to prep RFP for Moraga Canyon development

Passage of a surplus land resolution on Monday night paves the way to solicit interest from developers.
City to host community meeting about the pool; date and time TBD

City says the commissioning process, now in its final phase, is ongoing.
Piedmont Education Foundation’s Giving Campaign raises over $4 million

Record-breaking dollar amounts and participation.

Health + Science + Environment

Why medication abortion is the top target for anti-abortion groups in 2026

LIFESTYLE

Oakland celebrates reopening of historic Henry J. Kaiser building
YBCA offers wealth of free programs for SF Art Week
Marin Theatre digs into Chekhov’s ‘Cherry Orchard’
Best Bets: SF Art Week, Theresa Hak Kyung Cha at BAMPFA, ‘Eugene Onegin’
The Dish | Date-Nut Kale Salad
Review: On tour in San Francisco, ‘Book of Mormon’ as funny, irreverent, relevant as ever
Our video tests prove generative AI still sucks at dancing. See for yourself
Memoir celebrates women worldwide united by struggle

AROUND TOWN

Obituary | Barbara Agnew Whalen, 1936-2026
Lovingly known as Bobbie, the longtime Piedmonter and philanthropist is remembered for her devotion to God, her family and friends.
PRD Summer Preview: Week 0 camps return, plus new camps featuring podcasting, LEGO, and K-Pop Demon Hunters
The full summer activity guide will be published on Monday, January 26; resident registration opens at 6pm on February 3.
Local with Lisa | Pet Photographer
[SPONSORED VIDEO] Meet the local photographer who specializes in capturing the personality and heart of your favorite pet.
Photos | MLK Day celebration strikes hopeful note in troubled times
US Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (CA-12) was featured speaker at Monday's sold-out event.
Obituary | Susan Cotter Johnson, 1939 – 2026
The longtime Piedmonter is fondly remembered for her sense of adventure, political interests, and dedication to family and friends.
Who’s That Good Dog?
Sociable Moose loves being out in the world and snuggling at home.
Locals organize, turn out 800+ for ICE protest at Grand Lake Theater on Sunday
The protests were a reaction to the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE officer on January 7.
The Dish | Little Gem Salad with Lemon-Cream Dressing
A bright, creamy Little Gem salad with crunch and citrusy depth.

CITY NEWS

Council gives city green light to prep RFP for Moraga Canyon development
Passage of a surplus land resolution on Monday night paves the way to solicit interest from developers.
City to host community meeting about the pool; date and time TBD
City says the commissioning process, now in its final phase, is ongoing.
Piedmont Community Pool: A look back at how we got here
Hindsight is always 20/20, but the building of a state-of-the-art aquatics facility suffered from an overly optimistic timeline from the get-go.
City Council approves LOU with Oakland for library services
Piedmont has never had its own municipal library and has paid for access to Oakland's for decades.
Photos | Fire Department donates post-holiday toys to Fruitvale organization
Piedmont's annual toy drive benefits two groups, Marines Toys for Tots and the "Three Wise Men" giveaway in Oakland.
The Blotter | Stolen vehicle leads to crash into home
Plus a late-night traffic stop.
City shares video of 10 milestones from 2025
Staff highlight new community services, safety and infrastructure updates, and more.
Piedmont’s new fire code is a start. Now it’s time to act.
Piedmont Fire Chief Dave Brannigan calls on residents to harden their homes against wildfire

SCHOOLS

PUSD accepting nominations for 2026 Arthur Hecht Volunteer Award
The deadline for nominations is March 13.
Photos | 18th annual Poker Night raises record amount for Havens Elementary School
Players of all levels enjoyed a night of betting fun in support of students.
Piedmont Education Foundation’s Giving Campaign raises over $4 million
Record-breaking dollar amounts and participation.
4 takeaways from new report on AI’s risks in education
Researchers say AI’s rapid evolution puts educators in a bind, offer steps to address negative impacts.
PHS presents ‘Grease’ Jan. 29 to Feb. 1
Tickets on sale now.
Letter to the Editor | We need to have a conversation about the school parcel tax
Before passing an evergreen tax measure, resident Rick Schiller says Piedmont needs to consider a progressive tax based on building square footage.
Photos | Beach Elementary School celebrates top ranking
US News & World Report puts Beach at #15 in all of California.
PUSD enrollment for the 2026-27 school year now open
For residents with children not currently enrolled in Piedmont schools — new kindergarteners or a student switching to Piedmont schools.

SPORTS

Girls soccer | Piedmont beats San Leandro, 3-1
Highlanders win two in a row.
Boys soccer | Piedmont drops two in WACC play
Highlanders fall to Berkeley, Castro Valley.
Boys basketball | Piedmont hammers Skyline at MLK event
Highlanders rout Titans, 75-22, a victory that follows an earlier win against International-San Francisco at the Miramonte MLK Showcase.
PRD Summer Preview: What’s new in sports camps
Reminder: Summer program registration opens February 3 for residents (non-residents February 10).
Can’t be in Seattle? 49ers host watch parties in SF, SJ for Saturday evening playoff game
Both watch parties include raffles and giveaways — and possible appearances by former players.
Girls basketball | Highlanders outlast Bishop O’Dowd
Piedmont holds on in big win.
Oakland gets Super Bowl spotlight as Bay Area’s only official watch party host
Family-friendly event at the Henry J Kaiser Center for the Arts kicks off at 11am and runs until 6pm.

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Who’s That Good Dog?
PEBCC to honor SF composer Kirke Mechem with world premiere on Jan. 24
21st Annual Girl Scout Pinewood Derby coming February 7
Obituary | Wynne Augherton Ahern, 1964-2025
Obituary | Daley Mae Sarver Humphries, 1948-2025
Obituary | Marianne Buroff Sheldon, 1946-2025
Obituary | Maria Carson-Breber, 1964-2025
Who’s YOUR Good Dog?

LIFESTYLE | RECIPES

Piedmont Profile | Jeanne-Marie Hebert’s apéritif venture started with a pandemic road trip
The Dish | Chicken Barley Soup
The Dish | Hamburger Soup
The Dish | Pumpkin Custard
Local with Lisa | Mago: The story behind this Piedmont Ave. gem
Local with Lisa | Say hello to Oakland’s newest wine bar
The Dish | Dijon Chicken

REAL ESTATE

333 Hampton Road, Piedmont
390 50th Street, Oakland
1117 Ranleigh Way, Piedmont
6081 Wood Drive, Oakland
24 Muir Avenue, Piedmont
January 1, 2026 | Home sales report for Piedmont
Local with Lisa | Piedmont ranked #1 suburb in CA
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OPINION

Letter to the Editor | Ending Piedmont Play School lease is a breach of community trust
Letter to the Editor | Kindergarten class inspires with 100% Giving Campaign participation
Letters to the Editor | Teachers respond to school calendar concerns
Letter to the Editor | It’s time for a more collaborative approach to PUSD’s academic calendar
Letter to the Editor | School district calendar disappoints
Letter to the Editor | Piedmont Play School site is not sacred

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CALIFORNIA

Newsom wants $200M to fix EV slump but experts say it’s not enough
Newsom’s proposal would reach only a fraction of buyers amid a slowing market.
Trans youth still have a safe haven in California, but that could change
Lawsuits and Trump administration policy changes targeting trans youth could put some California policies in jeopardy.
California’s newest ICE center has 1,400 detainees. What Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla saw there
The newest and largest ICE detention center in the state is a former prison in Kern County.
Building homes is a top priority for California Democrats again this year. Voters could get a say
A proposed bond measure would allocate $7 billion toward rental housing, wildfire protection, and assistance for low-income home buyers.
BART-Uber partnership aims to streamline trips by integrating services under single app
Uber will offer discounted trips at some locations including West Oakland, Lake Merritt and MacArthur.
Blue Angels touch down to prepare for SF Fleet Week
Ticket sales for the popular annual event open February 16.
‘We want to change behavior’: Oakland speed cameras go live as 5-year safety pilot begins
The cameras have been installed in the 8% of the city’s streets that account for 60% of its severe and fatal collisions.
Newsom plans no new journalism funding despite $175 million funding deal with Google
The governor included no new funding for local journalism in his budget proposal, walking back an August 2024 deal with Google.
Looking out for ICE, California parents, teachers help students get to school
School staff in Oakland and other districts say patrols outside schools have boosted attendance and mental health.
Could this mysterious California news site influence the 2026 election?
When is a news source not what it seems?
Betting on the bubble: Legislative analysts say Newsom overestimating AI revenue
LAO says $42 billion in higher revenues, with $22 billion going to education, is a reach.
Oakland launches literacy program leaders say could boost education, curb crime
The new, free citywide initiative Oakland Reads 1234!
Oakland mayor nominates 2 candidates for Police Commission amid search for new chief
The commission is preparing to search for a new police chief.
Oakland leaders cite double-digit decrease in crime, admit work needed on gun violence
Lee said lawbreaking was down by 24% across the board in 2025 versus the prior year.

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