Around Town Photos | It’s a wrap (already!) for the 2025 Scouting Tree Lot By Exedra Staff, photos by Julie Reichle | December 9, 2025 A late Thanksgiving led to a surge in early tree sales, the Council said.
Letters to the Editor Letter to the Editor | It’s time for a more collaborative approach to PUSD’s academic calendar By Jill Saper, Havens parent | December 9, 2025 Teacher priorities and community priorities should be able to coexist, writes Havens parent Jill Saper (along with two dozen+ more parents)
Around Town Who’s that Good Dog? By Oliva Stevens | December 9, 2025 Roused by the mere sound of a vegetable peeler in action, Moose is very motivated by carrots.
crime Public memorial at Laney College to honor beloved Oakland football coach John Beam By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | December 7, 2025 "Light the Path, Light the Field" starts at 4 p.m. December 10 at Laney Bistro.
Around Town Piedmont Language School offers in-person Mandarin class for adults By Piedmont Language School | December 5, 2025 Classes held in conjunction with East Bay Mandarin School on Thursday nights at the Rec Dept.
Around Town 5 things I love on College Ave. this holiday season By Jennifer Rego, Piedmont resident and Market owner | December 5, 2025 Piedmonter and small business owner of Market, Jen Rego shares tips for local holiday shopping in the community she loves.
City Letter to the Editor | Ending Piedmont Play School lease is a breach of community trust By Mark and Tami Becker | December 5, 2025 PPS designer Mark Becker and wife Tami urge the city to reconsider their decision.
Uncategorized Student commentary | What I learned about the school calendar (and more) by attending a November School Board meeting By PHS student Donovan Sar-Garza | December 5, 2025 School district decisions are a lot more complicated than students know, writes PHS student Donovan Sar-Garza .
Around Town Photos | ‘Lights Up, Piedmont’ marks beginning of winter holiday season By Photos by Julie Reichle | December 5, 2025 The annual tradition featured crafts, holiday carols, sweet treats, and a visit from Santa.
Featured in Category Letter to the Editor | I ran 17 miles to raise awareness of childhood malnutrition; donors showed up By Steve Sidney, MD | December 5, 2025 Steve Sidney, 76, ran 19 miles at Witter Field to raise money for Feed the Children, raising more than $11,000.