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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.

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.