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City seeks input on proposed “Objective Design Standards” for new homes in Piedmont

A draft of the new standards is now available for review and comment; comments due December 7.
Bay Area airports, airlines work to comply with federal flight reductions amid shutdown

A spokesperson for OAK said on Thursday that the airport will remain at full staffing levels while they prepare for further guidance.
The Blotter | Two stolen vehicles recovered in Piedmont

Honda Accord, CRV found on same day.
Scouting for Food starts Nov. 15

The 41st annual food drive by the Piedmont Council's Scouting America is more important than ever.

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CITY NEWS

Pool update: Commissioning continues, no opening date yet
While the new pool may look ready for action, the city reports that several critical steps still remain before it can open to the public.
Council allocates year-end funds to address long-term capital and infrastructure needs
City revenues were 2% above budget and expenditures 3% below budget, allowing $2.6 million to be transferred to special funds.
City seeks input on proposed “Objective Design Standards” for new homes in Piedmont
A draft of the new standards is now available for review and comment; comments due December 7.
Where to find a Cop on the Block in November
Check the schedule to see where neighbors and residents can next connect with a local police officer.
California voters approve Prop. 50, redrawing congressional maps to favor Democrats
The Associated Press called the race shortly after polls closed at 8 p.m.
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.
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.
Limited-time discounts on rooftop solar and battery storage
City of Piedmont partners with SunShares to help residents transition to clean energy: Register by November 15 to participate.

SCHOOLS

PUSD poised to add Latin to elementary school curriculum
Plus: French, Spanish and Mandarin added to sixth grade elective wheel pending Board approval on November 12.
Grade-level challenge heats up in the Giving Campaign
Third grade families are leading the pack at the moment.
PHS Advanced Acting Class performs comedy ‘Noises Off’ Nov. 13-16
Four-time nominee for best play is considered one of the best farces ever written.
Protecting Jewish students or chilling speech? Inside California’s ‘hardest’ fight over antisemitism
American Arab group is challenging the new law, arguing it violates their free speech rights.
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.
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.

CALIFORNIA

Gavin Newsom’s Proposition 50 just passed. Here’s what happens next
A major shuffle is underway as some incumbents scramble to preserve their careers in newly redistricted seats while challengers jockey for the chance to unseat them.
Feds announce charges for alleged driver in U-Haul attack on Coast Guard personnel
Bella Thompson was charged Tuesday with one count of assaulting federal officers with a deadly or dangerous weapon and could, if convicted, face up to 20 years in prison, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Berkeley City Council votes to encrypt police radio communications, drawing public outcry
Law enforcement agencies across the state are moving to restrict public access to dispatch transmissions to comply with a memo issued by Attorney General Rob Bonta in 2020.
As food banks struggle to meet demand, ‘wasted’ food is filling the gap — for now
Senate Bill 1383, signed by former Gov. Jerry Brown, requires businesses to donate surplus food or face possible fines.
Alameda County pledges help for families hit by food benefits freeze: ‘We have your back’
The Alameda County Community Food Bank is partnering with the county to ensure distribution and access to as many as people as possible.
FBI releases images of suspects in theft of over 1,000 artifacts from Oakland Museum
The FBI and the Oakland Police Department are seeking the public's help in identifying suspects in last month's theft.
Alex Padilla, a favorite to succeed Gavin Newsom, won’t run for California governor
The crowded Democratic field still includes prominent names like former U.S. Rep. Katie Porter, and former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra.
How UC Berkeley is preparing for Turning Point’s final tour stop after Charlie Kirk’s death
The Berkeley stop will be the organization's first event at a California college campus since Kirk was fatally shot in Sept.
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.