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City
October 9, 2026

ShakeOut on October 15 is a chance to refresh earthquake safety knowledge

Practice “drop, cover, and hold on” during annual earthquake drill.
Around Town
October 9, 2026

Brownies, Girl Scouts learn about democracy and citizenship on Oct. 4

League of Women Voters Piedmont helped organize the event.
Arts & Entertainment
October 6, 2026

Tickets now on sale for PMS musical Frozen JR

Based on the popular Broadway musical, performances run October 23-25 at the Alan Harvey Theater. Check out scenes from rehearsals.
Nonprofit
October 6, 2026

Dress Best for Less grants $100,000 to Piedmont Schools

Founded in 1982, DBFL has contributed more than $1 million to Piedmont schools and neighboring communities over the past 44 years.
  • Voting information for the Nov. 3 election

    Ballots go out by mail this week. You have until October 19 to make sure you are registered to vote.

  • Where to find a Cop on the Block in October

    The police department's casual meet and greets continue.

  • City Council appoints Bonnie Tam as Piedmont’s next public works director

    Tam brings nearly 20 years of local government experience in public works operations, capital improvement planning, and fiscal management.

Health + Science + Environment

  • Deadly e-bike crashes shaped 3 new California safety laws. Here’s what they do
  • ChatGPT for Teens poses ‘unacceptable risk’ to youth, report finds

LIFESTYLE

  • Berkeley Art Center’s ‘I see every wave’ installations invite meditation
  • Best Bets: Fleet Week, elephants, ‘Dracula,’ Takács Quartet, Tony Siqi Yun
  • The Dish | Creamy Potato Salad
  • Mayor Barbara Lee announces $5 million in state funding to invest in Children’s Fairyland
  • Review: Shotgun Players’ ‘The Fall Show’ delivers tender, chaotic journey of love
  • Movies: Horror at the Balboa, Mill Valley festival, ‘Digger,’ and more
  • Yellow Door 2.0
  • Local Lit | Top tips for October 2026

Elections

  • Letter to the Editor | Measure GG is essential to sustain community services
  • Letter to the Editor | Bill Reichle for City Council
  • Letter to the Editor | Nancy Beninati for City Council
  • Letter to the Editor | Re-elect Cindi Reiss for Peralta Community College Board trustee, Area 5
  • Prop. 43 would make special taxes harder to pass. That’s the point, say anti-tax advocates
  • Prop 45 explained: CEQA overhaul could shift who holds power over building
  • Letter to the Editor | Reichle’s priorities are clear, sensible
  • Fact check: Could California lawmakers expand the billionaire tax to everyone?
  • Letter to the Editor | Bill Reichle has the experience and skillset to lead on City Council
  • Letter to the Editor | GG will help Piedmont keep pace with rising costs
  • Letter to the Editor | Measure GG is essential to Piedmont’s infrastructure
  • Five in the running for three open City Council seats

AROUND TOWN

  • Brownies, Girl Scouts learn about democracy and citizenship on Oct. 4

    League of Women Voters Piedmont helped organize the event.

  • New Piedmont singing group invites everyone to “Just Sing for Fun & Community”

    Residents — regardless of musical experience or ability — are encouraged to attend the October 14 organizational meeting.

  • Hunter’s Moon, Saturn and Orionids meteors | The Exedra’s Monthly Almanac for October 2026

    October brings Piedmont its clearest, most golden weather of the year, even as the hills keep losing daylight.

  • A documentary and a panel of experts take on the artificial intelligence revolution

    Recent event at Alan Harvey Theater explored the alternately promising and terrifying developments posed by AI.

  • Who’s that Good Dog?

    Australian Shepherd Bo is fearless and friendly.

  • League of Women Voters of Piedmont to host political scientist Seth Masket

    Special fundraising luncheon with introduction by Mayor Betsy Smegal Andersen on October 30.

  • Photos | Cool cars, Harvest Festival, and more

    It was a "choose your own adventure" kind of weekend in Piedmont.

  • Harvest Festival: Winners of the 2026 Edibles Contest

    From applesauce to zucchinis, see whose homemade / homegrown submissions made the grade.

  • Piedmont Beautification Foundation looks to banner year ahead after fast start

    Support for the new Nature Play Area in Piedmont Park, Measure GG, and a return of the Holiday Greeting Fund.

CITY NEWS

  • Where to find a Cop on the Block in October

    The police department's casual meet and greets continue.

  • City Council appoints Bonnie Tam as Piedmont’s next public works director

    Tam brings nearly 20 years of local government experience in public works operations, capital improvement planning, and fiscal management.

  • Mayor to deliver State of the City address on Oct. 15 at Community Hall

    All are welcome to attend in person; a reception with light refreshments will follow the address.

  • Piedmont Fire seeks community input on disaster preparedness

    Survey will measure change since 2024 and help guide future preparedness efforts.

  • Police chief takes to social media to raise awareness of e-bike safety

    Young people riding e-bikes around town in an unsafe manner has led to the education campaign.

  • The Blotter | Early-morning fight breaks out

    One suspect charged, others sought

  • ‘Sustainable Parks Management Plan’ gives city an outline for the future

    Heavy use and aging infrastructure have taken a toll on Piedmont's favorite public spaces.

  • Limited-time discounts on rooftop solar and battery storage

    Sign up by November 15 to get no-cost, no-obligation site evaluations and proposals tailored to your home’s specific needs.

  • Expanded home electrification rebates offer more ways to save

    If you're planning an electric upgrade for your home, your project may be eligible for cash rebates from the City of Piedmont.

SCHOOLS

  • Dress Best for Less grants $100,000 to Piedmont Schools

    Founded in 1982, DBFL has contributed more than $1 million to Piedmont schools and neighboring communities over the past 44 years.

  • Piedmont elementary schools to host book fairs in October

    Get a head start on holiday shopping and support student libraries at the same time.

  • Tickets now on sale for PMS musical Frozen JR

    Based on the popular Broadway musical, performances run October 23-25 at the Alan Harvey Theater.

  • PIE Neurodiversity Speaker Series | ‘More than Worry: Understanding Anxiety”

    Register now for the October 29 talk via Zoom.

  • PEF launches Giving Campaign 2026

    Celebrating the start of PEF’s biggest annual campaign supporting Piedmont's public schools.

  • Photos | High school spirit on display for Homecoming weekend

    Highlanders awash in purple on Friday morning.

SPORTS

  • Boys water polo | Piedmont downs Castro Valley

    Highlanders get 10-9 win

  • Oakland Roots to play last home game at Coliseum

    The home send-off on Saturday will include a fireworks show and live music.

  • Girls football | Piedmont routs American, 53-6

    Highlanders improve to 7-8.

  • Girls tennis | Piedmont takes 2 of 3

    Piedmont beats College Prep, Castro Valley.

  • PRD to host free sports demo nights for girls+ in October

    Try fencing, archery, disc golf, or rugby.

  • Girls tennis | Piedmont gains split in matches

    Highlanders beat rival Bishop O’Dowd

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  • Exedra Reads | Grandmas share their favorite books to read with the grandkids
  • From Wildwood to the world: saving the station that connected Piedmont to the world
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  • Obituary | Allen Matthews, 1962 – 2026
  • Who’s YOUR Good Dog?

LIFESTYLE | RECIPES

  • The Dish | Overnight French Toast
  • The Dish | Vietnamese-Inspired Crispy Rice-Paper Omelet
  • The Dish | Fruit Torte
  • The Dish | Roasted Smashed Potatoes
  • The Dish | Summer Orzo Salad
  • The Dish | Shucked Mexican Elote-Style Corn

REAL ESTATE

  • A New Perspective: Keeping It Real | Real Estate Insights
  • 857 A Mountain View Drive, Lafayette
  • 915 Grosvenor Place, Oakland
  • 5 Woodside Way, Oakland
  • September 7, 2026 | Home sales report for Piedmont

OPINION

  • Letter to the Editor | Media literacy and research skills are critical for our students
  • Letter to the Editor | Why the Bonita Avenue parking reconfiguration deserves a second look
  • Voices | Join the Ocean Garbage Prevention Challenge
  • Commentary | Fast fashion fills California’s landfills. Thankfully a recycling fix is in sight

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CALIFORNIA

  • Gavin Newsom backs measure to kill the billionaire tax and ban future wealth taxes

    The governor announced his positions on most of the 14 propositions on the November ballot.

  • Prop 45 explained: CEQA overhaul could shift who holds power over building

    The California Chamber of Commerce, the measure’s sponsor, says the measure would cut costs by speeding up building.

  • Oakland becomes latest in Bay Area to enact moratorium on new data centers

    Other Bay Area cities have enacted similar restrictions or are discussing doing so.

  • Why are out-of-state billionaires funding a California voter ID measure?

    Republican megadonors are boosting California’s voter ID measure to understand how similar measures can perform in more moderate states.

  • 5 tax measures are on the California ballot. Here’s how to make sense of them all

    Voters in the state haven’t had to make so many decisions about tax policy at the ballot box since 1994.

  • School superintendent turnover rates returning to pre-pandemic levels

    During the pandemic there was a 45% increase in superintendent turnover nationally.

  • New California laws add protections for sexual assault survivors on college campuses

    Laws address survivor privacy protections and improving universities' training around recognizing human trafficking.

  • Measure EE would give Oakland mayor more power in sweeping city charter overhaul

    Measure EE would do away with Oakland’s current hybrid system and create a strong-mayor model of governance.

  • Wrap-up: What bills did Gavin Newsom sign into law — or veto — in his final year leading California?

    A rundown of legislative proposals that made the cut.

  • New California reparations law requires companies to disclose past profits from slavery

    Companies with more than $100 million in annual worldwide gross receipts must search their records and submit sworn disclosures about slavery-related transactions.

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