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Around Town
December 2, 2025

Photos | Lights Up! and ready to go

Piedmont Public Works crew and volunteers from the community trim the coast redwood for the big event on December 3.
Schools
December 1, 2025

‘Once Upon a Magical Dance’ | PHS Winter Dance Concert is Dec. 5

PHS grad and UCSB dance major Mackenzie Seto-Nguyen is a guest choreographer.
High School
November 30, 2025

Piedmont falls to Middletown in NCS Championship

This was the first time the Highlanders made it to the NCS finals since 1976.
Around Town
November 28, 2025

Photos | Turkey Trotters in top form at annual 5K run

More than 2,000 participants woke up early on a chilly Thanksgiving morning to take part in the community fundraiser.
Around Town
November 28, 2025

Photos | Tiny Tots get their own Trot

A new Thanksgiving week tradition takes hold.
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  • Equipment problems slow pool commissioning process

    Still no opening date set.

  • Resident registration for winter/spring recreation programming opens Dec. 2

    Non-resident registration opens December 9.

  • The Blotter | Multiple vehicles with smashed windows reported

    Plus: a DUI accident and the theft of appliances from a home staged for sale.

Health + Science + Environment

  • Surf’s up: King tides bring dangerous waves, heightened flood risk along coast this week
  • Bay Area laboratories join national effort to use AI platform for scientific advancement
  • CEO, president of SF telehealth firm convicted in $100M Adderall ‘pipeline’ scheme

LIFESTYLE

  • Recent government shutdown prompts local restaurants to serve up extra helpings
  • The Dish | One-Pot Chicken and Rice With Caramelized Lemon
  • Welcome the holidays with musical performances in the East Bay
  • Berkeley invites NorCal artists to design wildlife-supporting sculptures for new park
  • Local Lit | December 2025
  • East Bay Open Studios | Dec. 6-7 & 13-14
  • Berkeley City Ballet performs the Nutcracker at Alan Harvey Theater on Dec. 20
  • PEBCC Candlelight Concert set for Dec. 6

AROUND TOWN

  • Photos | Lights Up! and ready to go

    Piedmont Public Works crew and volunteers from the community trim the coast redwood for the big event on December 3.

  • Don’t forget: Lights Up Piedmont! Annual holiday light celebration on Dec. 3

    Join the City of Piedmont and the Piedmont Beautification Foundation for an evening of seasonal activities, music, tree lighting, and more.

  • Piedmont Council, Scouting America to host activity/info table at Tree Lot this weekend

    Learn about the Council's wide range of offerings for local youth while you shop for your Christmas tree.

  • Who’s that Good Dog?

    Pretty Penny the Tibetan Terrier loves her brother and burying herself in pillows.

  • Resident registration for winter/spring recreation programming opens Dec. 2

    Non-resident registration opens December 9.

  • College students killed in Cybertruck crash remembered on eve of 1-year anniversary

    Soren Dixon, Jack Nelson, and Krysta Tsukahara remembered with permanent memorials in local parks.

  • Local with Lisa | Mago: The story behind this Piedmont Ave. gem

    [SPONSORED VIDEO] Sitting down with owner/chef Mark Liberman to hear the story behind one of Oakland’s most celebrated restaurants.

  • Obituary | Wynne Augherton Ahern, 1964-2025

    Wynne is remembered as a vibrant, adventurous friend and mother who loved music and animals.

  • The Cancer League: Seeding the Cure in the Bay Area

    Funding groundbreaking cancer research, the Cancer League's largest annual fundraiser, Holly Ball, is coming up on December 5.

  • Who’s that Good Dog?

    Luna from Craig's List has pratfalls down.

  • PHS junior and Girl Scout Ambassador Lucy Allen builds bridges with books

    Allen's donations to the East Bay Children's Book Project number in the thousands.

  • Obituary | Daley Mae Sarver Humphries, 1948-2025

    Daley is remembered for her warmth, Cal spirit, and being a "Mom to all."

  • Obituary | Marianne Buroff Sheldon, 1946-2025

    The longtime Piedmont resident and Mills College professor is remembered for her distinguished scholarship, resilience, and dedication to family.

CITY NEWS

  • New Planning & Building permit fees take effect Jan. 1

    With some exceptions, permit fees will increase to better reflect actual staff time spent on that type of permit, the city says.

  • Equipment problems slow pool commissioning process

    Still no opening date set.

  • Pierce’s Pledge | PHS alum whose son was murdered by her ex-husband is on a mission to prevent more deaths

    Lesley Hu, along with fellow PHS '97 alum Cody Dougherty, spoke to City Council on Monday night about the need for free, safe gun storage sites.

  • ‘Above and beyond’ | City Council affirms its commitment to wildfire mitigation measures at Monday meeting

    City updates fire codes for new construction and major renovations.

  • The Blotter | Costume jewelry stolen in burglary

    Residence on Woodland Way hit in afternoon.

  • Letter to the Editor | The quiet magic of Piedmont Play School

    Parent June Groboske says the preschool is one of the city's great assets.

  • Brighten a child’s holiday: Fire Department’s annual toy drive now accepting donations

    Donation bins are out now at City Hall and the Piedmont Recreation Department, through December 23.

  • The Blotter | Traffic stop leads to stolen goods recovery

    Mountain bikes, generator found in truck; also DUI, plus attempted burglary reported.

  • Letter to the Editor | Piedmont Play School site is not sacred

    The idea that the city somehow violated a "forever" agreement with the preschool is mistaken, writes John Tulloch, a PPS alum.

  • 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

    Comments due December 7.

  • 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.

SCHOOLS

  • Letter to the Editor | Generosity helps make the magic of Piedmont

    It's crunch time, writes Giving Campaign co-chair Catie Osborn.

  • Beach School hosts 3rd annual holiday craft fair on Dec. 7

    Holiday fundraiser will include baked goods and unique gifts made by student artisans, with all proceeds benefiting Beach Elementary.

  • Letters to the Editor | Teachers respond to school calendar concerns

    APT President Dr. Elise Marks and chair of the PUSD calendar committee Alli Cota explain how teachers settle on an August start date.

  • Giving Campaign reaches $3M mark

    Goal is $5M -- 94% of which will go directly to teacher salaries.

  • Photos | Scenes from ‘Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day’ 2025

    Event drew nearly 300 PHS, PMS and elementary school students who gathered in honor of the civil rights icon.

  • Letter to the Editor | School district calendar disappoints

    Small tweaks to PUSD's holiday schedules would really help families out, writes parent April Gruber.

  • Local with Lisa | Piedmont ranked #1 suburb in CA

    [SPONSORED VIDEO] The reason: exceptional public schools that consistently rank among the best in the state.

  • ‘Once Upon a Magical Dance’ | PHS Winter Dance Concert is Dec. 5

    PHS grad and UCSB dance major Mackenzie Seto-Nguyen is a guest choreographer.

  • PHS Class of 2020 celebrates 5-year reunion

    Calling all '20 alums -- don't miss the fun on Saturday, December 20 at a venue in Oakland.

SPORTS

  • Piedmont Pickleball to host free beginner clinic Dec. 6

    Spots still available for this intro session on Saturday.

  • Boys basketball | Piedmont hopes to be offensive juggernaut

    Highlanders should continue success.

  • Girls cross country | Piedmont takes 18th at state meet

    Team closes out strong season.

  • The Purple One Scholarship: Remembering Jack and Soren through the game they loved

    Oakland Lacrosse Club establishes fund in memory of Soren Dixon and Jack Nelson at the one-year anniversary of the crash that took their lives.

  • Football | Piedmont beats Willits 28-10 in NCS semifinals

    Highlanders advance to final against familiar foe.

  • Cross country | Piedmont girls qualify for state meet

    Boys finish ninth at NCS.

  • Boys football | Piedmont wins big in playoff opener

    Highlanders crush St.

  • Girls tennis | Piedmont girls tennis closes season in sectionals

    Ruthven, Chan, Huynh all make NCS brackets

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  • LWV of Piedmont Dec. 5 holiday lunch features “The Enemies Project: Finding Connection in a Time of Division”
  • Obituary | Maria Carson-Breber, 1964-2025
  • Supporting excellence in our schools | The founding of the Piedmont Education Foundation
  • The city’s first Black family was being chased out in 1924. Now they are being memorialized
  • Who’s YOUR Good Dog?

LIFESTYLE | RECIPES

  • The Dish | Hamburger Soup
  • The Dish | Pumpkin Custard
  • Local with Lisa | Say hello to Oakland’s newest wine bar
  • 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 | Pasta with Shrimp and Burst Cherry Tomatoes
  • Piedmont Profile | PHS grad with restaurant roots helps launch NYC eatery

REAL ESTATE

  • 14 Contra Costa Place, Oakland
  • A New Perspective: Thankful | Real Estate Insights
  • Local with Lisa | Piedmont ranked #1 suburb in CA
  • October 6, 2025 | Home sales report for Piedmont

OPINION

  • Conservation | Let ReCORK repurpose your bottle corks
  • Letter to the Editor | Three cheers for fifth grade Latin
  • Commentary | ‘Think Hopeful, Act Local’
  • Voices | New school year, new problems: class sizes, course requirements, and too many APs
  • Letter to the Editor | Let’s reframe the AP debate
  • Letter to the Editor | PUSD gives proper due to the humanities
  • Commentary | Keep Piedmont Play School at 401 Hampton
  • Letter to the Editor | Autism is not a disease

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CALIFORNIA

  • Oakland to deploy speed safety cameras at 18 locations to curb dangerous driving

    Speeding fines will run between $50 and $500, depending on the speed of the vehicle.

  • Silicon Valley real estate development sinks to lowest level in more than a decade

    The region, like the rest of the country, is feeling the effects of inflation and overall confusion on where government policies are headed, says one official.

  • Coastal Conservancy awards over $7.3M in wildfire, habitat and trail projects across NorCal

    Most of the projects support forest and vegetation management and wildfire abatement.

  • Family of slain Laney coach expresses thanks to community, sympathy for suspect’s family

    Beam’s tenure at Laney College was featured on the Netflix documentary “Last Chance U” in 2020 and included a state championship.

  • Billionaire activist Tom Steyer launches bid to succeed Newsom as California governor

    His two core promises are to preserve the state as a hub for business and innovation while also lowering California’s cost of living.

  • Swalwell jumps into California governor’s race, vows to fight Trump and rising costs

    The Democratic congressional rep cites his experience as a planning commissioner and city councilmember for his hometown of Dublin.

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