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Schools

14 PHS students among PSAT Commended Scholars

By Exedra Staff | October 11, 2024

These students scored in the top 3% of test takers last year.

Bay Area

Statewide test scores improved in 2024, but achievement still not back to pre-Covid levels

By Diana Lambert, John Fensterwald, Zaidee Stavely, Lasherica Thornton, Mallika Seshadri, And Monica Velez | EdSource | October 11, 2024

English language arts test scores overall increased slightly; math and science scores also edged up incrementally.

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New Piedmont Adult School class aims to cultivate lasting friendships

By Piedmont Adult School | October 11, 2024

The Friendship Lab offers a unique approach to friendships by blending research-based techniques with hands-on experimentation.

animals

California considers endangered status for western burrowing owls amid rapid decline

By Katy St. Clair, Bay City News | October 11, 2024

The Bay Area is one of the primary nesting zones for the small owls.

public safety

Invasive mosquito not seen in Alameda County for 10 years found in Pleasanton

By Kathleen Kirkwood, Bay City News | October 11, 2024

The mosquito can spread diseases like dengue, Zika, and yellow fever.

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Piedmont Parents Network to host speaker series starting Oct. 23

By Caroline Santander | President, PPN | October 11, 2024

Advice and guidance from local experts in adolescent development.

Bay Area

Gavin Newsom deploys more state first responders to Florida in wake of Hurricane Milton

By Sara Stierch | Bay City News | October 11, 2024

In total, California has now deployed 354 first responders to the disaster zone

Bay Area

Indictment unsealed against trio accused of prolific Bay Area bank robbery conspiracy

By Katy St. Clair, Bay City News | October 10, 2024

The suspects allegedly demanded money with threatening notes, took cash, and exited the banks to a waiting getaway car.

Arts & Entertainment

Bay City Books: New Books from Bay Area authors – October 2024

By Frances Dinkelspiel, Bay City News | October 10, 2024

Essays, poems, "theatrical adventures", children's books, and more.

Arts & Entertainment

Pass the Remote: Silicon Valley African, Cine+Mas, Albany film fests, and more

By Randy Myers | Bay City News | October 9, 2024

We recommend one or two gems from each lineup, as well as a scary movie marathon and an SF-shot-and-set indie at the Roxie.