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Around Town

Letter to the Editor | Center for the Arts lease needs more public input, lost revenue at stake

By Nancy Lehrkind | November 9, 2020

Why the rush to vote on Nov. 16 when there is still time to consider options, asks founder and former president of the PCA Nancy Lehrkind.

Elections

Commentary | 2020 presidential election results an embarrassing failure for pollsters

By W. Joseph Campbell, for The Conversation | Local News Matters | November 6, 2020

The poll-driven expectation that Joe Biden would lead Democrats in a sweeping “blue wave” went unfulfilled. He may still win the presidency, but it will not be in a landslide.

California

What the failure of Prop. 25 means for racial justice in California

By Nigel Duara | CalMatters | November 5, 2020

California voters rejected the Legislature’s decision to end cash bail. While it doesn’t mean the end of criminal justice reform, it does signal more work ahead.

Featured in Category

Letter to the Editor | Thigpen is an inclusive leader

By Annemarie O’Brien | October 30, 2020

Annemarie Turner says Veronica Thigpen will bring resolve and resourcefulness to the school board.

Elections

Letter to the Editor | Thigpen Anderson is a collaborative, can-do leader with experience in education

By Sachin Adarkar | October 29, 2020

She would help PUSD translate good principles into productive, concrete actions, says Sachin Adarkar.

City

Letter to the Editor | A world-class city like Piedmont should have a local pool

By Dion Lim | October 29, 2020

Dion Lim is proud of the way Piedmonters have pulled together to support this important effort.

Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor | Jen Cavenaugh is a progressive leader

By Irene Cheng | October 27, 2020

Irene Cheng says Cavenaugh is not afraid to tackle the complex issues of the day.

Around Town

Letter to the Editor | Pool is a hub of community life

By Tom and Karen Sullivan | October 27, 2020

Building a pool will not get less expensive with time, and with interest rates so low, the timing is right.

City

Letter to the Editor | Invest in our shared, common spaces — vote YES on UU

By John Ware | Piedmont Resident, Architect, Engineer | October 27, 2020

Let's come together and replace this deteriorated aquatics facility with a new one for future generations to enjoy.

Elections

Letter to the Editor | Titan’s years of valuable advice make him right fit for school board

By Dai Meagher, retired CPA | October 27, 2020

Dai Meagher says Hari Titan has produced well-conceived recommendations for PUSD.

By Nancy Lehrkind | November 9, 2020

By W. Joseph Campbell, for The Conversation | Local News Matters | November 6, 2020

By Nigel Duara | CalMatters | November 5, 2020

By Annemarie O’Brien | October 30, 2020

By Sachin Adarkar | October 29, 2020

By Dion Lim | October 29, 2020

By Irene Cheng | October 27, 2020

By Tom and Karen Sullivan | October 27, 2020

By John Ware | Piedmont Resident, Architect, Engineer﻿ | October 27, 2020

By Dai Meagher, retired CPA | October 27, 2020

By John Ware | Piedmont Resident, Architect, Engineer | October 27, 2020