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Photos | Piedmonters join George Floyd Solidarity March that draws thousands

By Exedra Staff | June 2, 2020

Nearly 15,000 supporters showed up for the peaceful demonstration that started at Oakland Tech. A local show of solidarity is planned for June 3 in Piedmont.

PMS pickleball courts are open for play

By Exedra Staff | June 1, 2020

With social distancing rules in place, the courts will now be open M, W, F, Sa, Su from 10am-2pm.

Errant report of loose tiger livens up social media

By Sam Richards | Bay City News | June 1, 2020

Amid the bad news of the weekend came some comic relief: Mystery cleared up by the Oakland Zoo reporting all tigers accounted for.

School leaders react to the killing of George Floyd and other acts of violence against the black community

By Piedmont Unified School District | May 31, 2020

The PUSD School Board and Superintendent wrote letters to the school community on Sunday condemning the violence against the black community and racial injustice in any form.

Seen on Sunday: George Floyd response, “cancel rent” protest

By Exedra Staff | May 31, 2020

Literal and figurative signs of social unrest spotted in town this weekend.

Piedmonters stand up for social justice during a weekend of unrest

By Exedra Staff | May 31, 2020

Outrage over the murder of George Floyd propelled residents to protest at the Grand Lake Theater intersection on Saturday.

Commentary | Piedmont Police Chief responds to Minneapolis tragedy

By Chief Jeremy Bowers, Piedmont Police Department | May 29, 2020

Chief Jeremy Bowers says police officer actions that resulted in George Floyd's death were horrific and are prompting the Piedmont police department to reinforce its commitment to the prevention of such acts here.