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Around Town
September 29, 2026

Harvest Festival: Winners of the 2026 Edibles Contest

From applesauce to zucchinis, see whose homemade / homegrown submissions made the grade.
Around Town
September 29, 2026

Photos | Cool cars, Harvest Festival, and more

It was a "choose your own adventure" kind of weekend in Piedmont.
Around Town
September 29, 2026

Yellow Door 2.0

Opened in 2020 by Piedmonters Beth Barrett and Virginia Davis, the popular Montclair cafe will expand in October.
City
September 25, 2026

Water main break on Grand Avenue disrupts traffic

The incident late Thursday afternoon drew the police and fire departments to the area.
Arts & Entertainment
September 25, 2026

Exedra Reads | Grandmas share their favorite books to read with the grandkids

A mix of classic children's books and more recent tales top the lists.
  • The Blotter | Prior stop leads to search warrant

    Multiple guns, other weapons recovered

  • PEF launches Giving Campaign 2026

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

  • Family and friends continue search for Amy Hillyard, 6 months after she disappeared

    Hillyard is the owner of Farley's coffee shops in Oakland and San Francisco and was last seen on March 25.

  • City leaders kick off Measure GG campaign

    The transfer tax is on the November ballot.

Health + Science + Environment

  • New California law gives youth football parents another safety option
  • Navy plans years of additional sonar training along West Coast, studies impacts on whales
  • New law lets California authorities boot vehicles tied to repeated illegal dumping
  • Prescribed burn on Angel Island finishes for now

LIFESTYLE

  • Yellow Door 2.0
  • Local Lit | Top tips for October 2026
  • Flix Fest | ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ on Oct. 8
  • Movies: Mill Valley film fest, ‘Primetime,’ ‘Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty’
  • Review: ACT’s ‘North by Northwest’ a thrilling, wild, and confusing ride
  • San Francisco Symphony opens 2026-27 season with Hilary Hahn in spotlight
  • Exedra Reads | Grandmas share their favorite books to read with the grandkids
  • Hooked on Books: They rock, roll and write–pop music stars are authors, too

Elections

  • 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
  • Letter to the Editor | Bill Reichle is a great neighbor — and a proven leader
  • Five in the running for three open City Council seats
  • City Council adopts ordinance to increase transfer tax; approves November ballot measure

AROUND TOWN

  • 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.

  • Who’s that Good Dog?

    Rey loves her family, outings, and treats.

  • 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.

  • Piedmont’s Cameron Wolfe to be honored at Sonoma Botanical Garden Gala on Oct. 3

    Wolfe, who is well known for his leadership locally, is being recognized for his work with the Garden over the years.

  • From Wildwood to the world: saving the station that connected Piedmont to the world

    A recent tour of Oakland's abandoned 16th Street Station sent Exedra contributor Meghan Bennett back to the archives.

  • Harvest Moon and the autumnal equinox | The Exedra’s Monthly Almanac for September 2026

    Summer winds down and fall is on the horizon.

  • Obituary | John Philip Morrison, 1942 – 2026

    A celebration of life for the beloved former PMS principal was held on September 12 at the Morrison Gym.

  • Ask a Dog Trainer: Choose first lessons with care

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  • Sign up now for Turkey Trot early bird pricing

    Lock in discounts for tickets now through October 6.

CITY NEWS

  • City’s survey about Piedmont Community Pool closes Sept. 30

    The City of Piedmont's survey will help inform future pool operations and programming.

  • 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

  • It’s National Voter Registration Day: Check your voter status

    Plus: Key dates and what's on the ballot in November

  • City council gives initial approval to new ordinance about dangerous dogs

    Council moves to establish a structured process for determining whether a dog should be designated as potentially dangerous or vicious.

  • Fire Department encourages residents to complete at-home wildfire evacuation exercise

    Turn “what ifs” into a plan.

  • 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.

  • Piedmont marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks in solemn ceremony

    City leaders gathered at the fire station Friday morning to reflect on the events of that day.

  • ‘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.

  • Five in the running for three open City Council seats

    And without a competitive race, School Board incumbents to be appointed.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • PMS to present ‘Frozen JR.’

    The show runs from October 23 - 25.

  • Oakland Unified to restrict screen time next school year

    The move follows in the footsteps of a recent LA Unified decision.

  • Nearly all elementary students use devices in classrooms, national teacher survey finds

    The survey collected responses in May 2026 from a nationally representative sample of over 2,000 K-12 public school teachers.

  • Photos | High school spirit on display for Homecoming weekend

    Highlanders awash in purple on Friday morning.

  • PHS Class of 2027 kicks off final year of high school at Hampton Field

    Seniors took over Hampton Field on September 4 for a day of fun and games.

  • Piedmont Unified School District launches sixth year of Affinity Mentorship Program

    The community is invited to meet this year's mentors at the Mentor Launch Party on Sunday, September 13 at Bear Park.

  • Piedmont Adult School adds free classes for entrepreneurs this fall

    Take your ideas from concept to launch with the new Startup Founder Series.

  • Volunteers needed! Support adult English learners at Piedmont Adult School

    Help English learners practice conversation and gain language proficiency.

SPORTS

  • Girls tennis | Piedmont gains split in matches

    Highlanders beat rival Bishop O’Dowd

  • Boys football | Highlanders fall at Moreau Catholic

    Team prepares for league season with an October 9 game against Arroyo at Witter Field.

  • Cross country | Piedmont shines at DLS Invite

    Girls 18th, boys 22nd at top XC meet.

  • Boys football | Highlanders fall to Aragon

    Team is now 1-3; next up is an away game at Moreau Catholic on September 25.

  • Girls football | Piedmont routs San Lorenzo

    Highlanders get big win: team is now 5-6 on the season, 5-2 in West Alameda County Conference play.

  • Girls volleyball | Piedmont falls to Berkeley in four

    Team fighting to get better.

  • Cross country | Highlanders fight to compete at key invitationals

    Piedmont is next scheduled to compete in the De La Salle Invitational on September 19.

  • Girls tennis | Piedmont sweeps Albany

    Highlanders take two at tournament

  • Piedmont Sports Hall of Fame announces Class of 2027 inductees

    Achievements of the eight honorees span football, track, swimming, tennis, lacrosse, and more.

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  • Obituary | Allen Matthews, 1962 – 2026
  • Piedmont Profile: Rick Smith on civil grand juries
  • Piedmont Profile | Larry Tramutola, political strategist and organizer

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
  • The Dish | Easy Homemade Romesco Sauce
  • The Dish | Mediterranean Couscous Salad
  • The Dish | The Un-Enchilada Enchilada — Vegetarian or Chicken
  • The Dish | Pan-Roasted Halibut Puttanesca

REAL ESTATE

  • 920 Kingston Avenue, Piedmont
  • 140 Indian Road, Piedmont
  • 857 A Mountain View Drive, Lafayette
  • 5701 Oak Grove Avenue, Oakland
  • 6474 Oakwood Drive, Oakland
  • 915 Grosvenor Place, Oakland
  • A New Perspective: The Cost to Own | Real Estate Insights
  • 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

  • High tides threaten Bay Area flooding as interior heat builds later this week

    Moderate heat risk forecast Wednesday through Sunday in higher elevations in the East Bay.

  • Newsom signs bill to detect math challenges in younger students

    Senate Bill 1067 is intended to prevent achievement gaps in the subject.

  • Other states are rolling out free childcare for all families. Why not California?

    Infant and toddler care in California can cost well over $30,000 a year, depending on the region.

  • Cal Fire firefighters stand to gain significant raise under law Newsom just signed

    The statewide organization tends to pay firefighters less money than city fire departments.

  • The billionaire tax could be defeated by two other tax measures. Here’s how

    Even if a majority supports Proposition 40, the measure could still lose to either of two billionaire-funded measures designed to cancel it out.

  • Cities often squabble over homelessness. A new California law forces one community to try something different

    New legislation that forces the city and county of Sacramento to collaborate on homelessness could have statewide repercussions.

  • Fact check: Are Cal State faculty underpaid?

    Worker pay at CSU is uneven, with some employees earning well below and others above national averages.

  • How Airbnb is fighting for its place on California’s coast

    The tension between residents in small coastal cities like Pacifica and companies like AirBnB has led to increased pressure on a small but powerful state committee.

  • With arts educators in short supply, California teachers weave arts into academics

    The CREATE Residency may be one solution to California’s shortage of arts educators and low academic achievement in elementary school.

  • Nearly all elementary students use devices in classrooms, national teacher survey finds

    The survey collected responses in May 2026 from a nationally representative sample of over 2,000 K-12 public school teachers.

  • Oakland Unified to restrict screen time next school year

    The move follows in the footsteps of a recent LA Unified decision.

  • Newsom clamps down on California data centers as voters turn against the industry

    On Monday the governor signed seven data center bills into law, signaling a tide change toward regulation of the industry.

  • Oakland Unified must address antisemitism against Jewish students, judge rules

    Previously ordered corrective actions for the district to implement were found to have not been fulfilled.

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