Holly Hanke | Piedmont Exedra

Housing

Alameda County supes approve new tenant protection rules after years of fits and starts

By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | February 6, 2025

The new ordinance goes into effect on March 6 and the Community Development Agency is required to report back to the board on its implementation in February 2026.

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Boys basketball | Piedmont splits one-point games on the road

By Damin Esper | February 4, 2025

Highlanders edge San Leandro after falling to Castro Valley. Next game is at Bishop O’Dowd on February 5.

City

Piedmont Police Department says burglaries were up in 2024, even as crime fell overall

By Exedra Staff | February 4, 2025

Plus: staffing study finds PPD uses time, technology well.

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‘Kickin’ it Old Skool’ is theme of this year’s PMS fundraiser

By PMS Fundraiser Co-Chairs Melissa Emanuelson and Heidianne Pillsbury | February 4, 2025

The event, formerly known as March Mingle, is set for March 27.

Around Town

Photos | Piedmont ushers in the Year of the Snake with festive Lunar New Year gathering

By PAAC; photos by Julie Reichle | February 4, 2025

The Piedmont Asian American Club (PAAC) hosted the annual event on January 31.

Bay Area

Wet weather, flood watch on tap for the weekend (and beyond)

By Exedra Staff | January 31, 2025

National Weather Service warns of strong and gusty southerly winds and potential flooding throughout the Bay Area as rain returns.

crime

The Blotter | Strong-arm robbery reported on La Salle

By Damin Esper | January 28, 2025

Gun reportedly used in crime.

High School

Girls basketball | Piedmont drops close game at Antelope

By Damin Esper | January 28, 2025

Highlanders come up just short

City

Help inform choice of new play equipment at Linda Beach Tot Lot

By City of Piedmont | January 28, 2025

Attend an Open House at the playground on either this Thursday or Saturday to learn more and give feedback.

Arts & Entertainment

Local Lit: February | Top tips for book lovers

By Lou Fancher | January 28, 2025

On tap this month: Michael Lewis with Chris Hayes; youth poetry events; and Oakland Library's Q&A with local documentary filmmaker about Betty Reid Soskin.