Featured in Category Letter to the Editor | Thigpen has the right qualifications for school board By Diana Lee (mother of Spencer ‘29 and Audrey ‘31) | October 2, 2020 Diana Lee says Veronica Thigpen was a key reason she felt welcome in Piedmont.
Featured in Category Letter to the Editor | Veronica Thigpen is a quick study By Heather Parish | October 2, 2020 Heather Parish says school board candidate Veronica Thigpen is collaborative, committed, and a warm, honest person to boot.
Featured in Category Alameda County gives OK for elementary schools to reopen; PUSD responds By Exedra Staff | October 2, 2020 In letter to families, PUSD Superintendent Randall Booker says he will outline a plan for a phased-in return to school next week.
Featured in Category School Board votes to seek waiver for in-person learning, hears presentation on distance learning and environmental safety By Maggie Black | Exedra Intern | October 2, 2020 The lengthy Sept 23 meeting laid the groundwork for eventual return to some form of in-person school.
City City responds to resident questions about Measure UU By City of Piedmont | October 2, 2020 The measure to replace the aging pool complex is on the November ballot.
Letters to the Editor Letter to the Editor | Cooper is a strong supporter of innovation By David Ragones | October 2, 2020 David Ragones writes that school board candidate Hilary Cooper understands the importance of supporting STEAM education and fundraising to benefit the whole school community.
Featured in Category Black and Asian students create mentorship program for elementary school By Maggie Black | Exedra Intern | October 2, 2020 So far the groups have recruited 16 mentors for over 50 students.
Letters to the Editor Letter to the Editor | Four more years for Jen Cavenaugh By Garrett Keating | October 1, 2020 Garrett Keating writes that Cavenaugh does her homework and will work to serve the needs of all Piedmonters.
Arts & Entertainment Local film series to feature doc about restaurant workers, tip-based jobs By Appreciating Diversity Film Series | October 1, 2020 The Appreciating Diversity Film Series will stream the film Waging Change for free in October.
City Commentary | Public input needed on extension of arts center lease By Rick Raushenbush | October 1, 2020 Piedmont resident Rick Raushenbush says there should be no rush to approve a 10-year lease extension for the Piedmont Center for the Arts.