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Commentary | PEF’s Giving Campaign, parcel tax Measures G&H are BOTH essential to our schools

By Emily Harrold | Piedmont Education Foundation | September 24, 2019

This fall, two different but intertwined efforts to support Piedmont’s schools are underway.

California

Newly signed bill gives BART more access to clean power

By Sam Richards | Bay City News | September 24, 2019

The law will both save BART significant resources and have a positive impact on the environment, says Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks, the bill's author.

City

City awards contract to repair Oakland street that serves Piedmont homes

By Sam Richards | September 23, 2019

Cavendish Lane, located in Oakland but the only access to four Piedmont homes, will finally get permanent repairs.

Around Town

FallFest Challenge raises $15,000 to support Wellness Center programs

By Sarah Belle Lin | September 23, 2019

Money raised goes to help support programs that directly benefit students.

Bay Area

Red Flag Warning from National Weather Service

By Exedra Staff | September 23, 2019

High winds, dry conditions prompt Fire Weather Watch from Monday evening through Wednesday morning. East Bay Hills are an area of concern.

Featured in Category

Addicted to Pot(s) | Advice from Julie Gardner

By Julie Gardner, Compass | September 20, 2019

[SPONSORED] Sometimes we need a 12-step program to help keep our homes looking crisp and ready for prime time. Less clutter with your potted plants is MORE.

California

Trump administration revokes California’s auto emissions standards waiver

By Julia Cheever | Bay City News | September 20, 2019

Gov. Newsom and Attorney General Becerra plan to sue to protect the state's right to set limits on tailpipe air pollution that are stricter than federal limits.

Featured in Category

‘Yes on Measures G and H’ campaign works to gather community support

By Sarah Belle Lin | September 20, 2019

Free coffee and donuts for campaign volunteers at Mulberry's this Saturday morning, 9/21 at 9 a.m.

Arts & Entertainment

Best Bets for the Weekend

By The Artful Observer | Local News Matters | September 20, 2019

Opera at the Ballpark; ballet tributes to Johnny Cash, Dave Brubeck and Carmina Burana; Janet Jackson; authors Colson Whitehead, Salman Rushdie and more.

City

Piedmont Fire Department hires first-ever intern

By Chris Treadway | September 17, 2019

Locals can meet Sophia Gougoumis, a Piedmont native and an aspiring firefighter, this Sunday at the Harvest Festival where the Fire Dept will host a booth with games and fun prizes.