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Letter to the Editor | Make affordable housing a win for Piedmont

By Rick Raushenbush | December 18, 2020
The city should evaluate whether developing Blair Park can help it comply with state housing requirements, says Piedmont resident Rick Raushenbush.
COVID-19

Letter to the Editor | We must fortify ourselves for the hard months ahead

By Sarah Handelsman, MD | December 16, 2020
Friends and families who gather together without following COVID-19 restrictions put others at risk says Dr. Sarah Handelsman, MD.
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Commentary | Grateful to family, friends, city staff

By Conna McCarthy, Piedmont city councilwoman | December 11, 2020
Newly elected City Councilwoman Conna McCarthy cites the public service legacy of her father, former CA Lt. Governor Leo McCarthy, in her first remarks on council.
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Commentary | A salute to local heroes

By Jen Cavenaugh, Piedmont city councilwoman | December 11, 2020
In her first meeting after winning reelection to city council, Cavenaugh highlights members of the community who are stepping up in challenging times.
children

Commentary | Playgrounds are essential for children; California was right to reopen them

By Jeffrey Klausner and Phil Ginsburg | Special to CalMatters | December 10, 2020
California’s decision to reopen outdoor playgrounds draws on science and correctly prioritizes the health and wellness of our children, two health and recreation professionals say.
Lifestyle

How ‘Karen’ went from a popular baby name to a stand-in for white entitlement

By Robin Queen | professor of linguistics, English language and literatures and Germanic languages and Literatures, University of Michigan | December 8, 2020
The popular name has a myriad of meanings -- and all of them have social currency and meaning, argues linguist Robin Queen.
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Letter to the Editor | Our schools depend on your support

By Emily Harrold | December 4, 2020
PEF board member and parent Emily Harrold says withholding a donation to the Giving Campaign only harms students.
Around Town

Letter to the Editor | Sort through the noise

By Doug Ireland | December 1, 2020
Former PUSD school board member Doug Ireland offers words of encouragement and some advice to incoming trustees.
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Letter to the Editor | Our kids have graduated — we still give

By Mary Lou (PEF Board Member) and Straty Righellis | November 24, 2020
Mary Lou and Straty Righellis are paying it forward by continuing to support Piedmont schools.
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Letter to the Editor | The proposed PCA lease is flawed

By Rick Raushenbush | November 24, 2020
Resident Rick Raushenbush says the lease gives the arts center too much control over a city-owned property.
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