Climate Conservation | ‘No Mow May’ to protect bees and butterflies By Indira Balkissoon | reader submission | May 8, 2026 Give your lawn a rest this month to help pollinators.
City Director of Planning and Building Kevin Jackson to retire By Exedra Staff | May 5, 2026 Jackson was honored for his more than 20 years of service to the city at Monday's City Council meeting.
City Students, teachers tell City Council they need more parking options By Exedra Staff | May 5, 2026 Parking in and around the Civic Center has been a topic of debate for the last several years.
lifestyle Seen in Oakland | New ice rink mural celebrates Alysa Liu, Kristi Yamaguchi By Julie Reichle | May 5, 2026 Oakland's Ice Center celebrates the Olympic champs.
Crime & Safety Amy Hillyard remains missing; reward for information now at $25,000 By Exedra Staff | May 5, 2026 Hillyard, known to many in the Oakland/Piedmont community, disappeared on March 25.
Around Town Photos | Play Like a Girl+, now with water sports By Photos by Julie Reichle | May 5, 2026 An overcast day did not deter families from coming out for PRD's popular event.
Featured in Category Spring Fling 2026 Gala: ‘A Night Licensed to Give’ raises record funds for Piedmont elementary schools By Piedmont Education Foundation | May 5, 2026 The event brought in over $100K to support programs across all three schools, including field trip transportation, structured play initiatives, and counseling services.
Featured in Category Letter to the Editor | Measure H essential to the student experience By Jai Ramakrishnan | PHS student | May 5, 2026 PHS student Jai Ramakrishnan reflects on the magic of Piedmont schools.
Around Town Montclair’s A Great Good Place for Books to close By Exedra Staff | May 5, 2026 After 20 years, owner Kathleen Caldwell says the economics of running a bookstore simply no long work.
Arts & Entertainment ‘The Ramen Girl’ is Flix Fest’s May pick By Gerry Gragg | Flix Fest | May 5, 2026 Piedmont's free film series meets on the second Thursday of each month at 801 Magnolia.