January 27, 2023
UC intends to dock pay of workers who went on strike
The move to claw back wages paid to workers who went on strike in late 2022 affects 48,000 workers.
January 27, 2023
Piedmont boys soccer beats Tennyson, draws twice
Highlanders ready for tough stretch of schedule
January 27, 2023
In Title IX anniversary year, Rec Dept jerseys honor women in basketball
A nod to the 50th anniversary of the landmark ruling for women in sports.
January 27, 2023
The SAT and ACT are less important than you might think
The proportion of colleges with test-optional policies has more than doubled since the spring of 2020.
January 24, 2023
Piedmont boys basketball gets back into win column at El Cerrito
Highlanders drop two in WCAL play
January 24, 2023
Piedmont girls basketball remains unbeaten with win over Acalanes
Highlanders now 19-0
January 20, 2023
McDonald takes down Nadal in Australia
Former Piedmont High star scores huge victory -- PHS tennis coach says he's not surprised.
January 20, 2023
University of California planning to expand outreach at 65 California community colleges
The 65 community colleges range across all regions of the state and include six in the Bay Area.
January 18, 2023
Piedmont’s Mackie McDonald has biggest win of his career at Australian Open
Tennis fans tuning into the Australian Open on Tuesday night got a chance to see local boy Mackie McDonald making good against Rafael Nadal.
January 17, 2023
Piedmont boys basketball falls to Oakland, beats St. Mary’s and others
Highlanders complete busy week with MLK games
January 17, 2023
National rugby sevens league set to expand into Bay Area
The Retrievers will be based in San Jose and will host an initial tryout for potential players on Sunday.
January 17, 2023
Housing problem persists for graduate students at University of California
Of the roughly 113,000 beds occupied by students, just around 17,500 are for graduate students.
January 13, 2023
Piedmont boys soccer gets win, draw in rare double-header
Highlanders play two games in one day due to rain
January 10, 2023
Piedmont girls basketball wins tournament in San Diego
Undefeated Highlanders ready to resume season.
January 10, 2023
Telegraph for People: Activist group’s effort to ban cars on Berkeley street gains traction
Student-led group says car-free streets build community.
January 6, 2023
Six takeaways for Californians after the UC graduate student worker strike
Many student workers are still dissatisfied and their new contracts relatively short, so tough negotiations may resume again.
January 3, 2023
East Bay Regional Park District sites are closed
Dog walkers, mountain bikers, and fans of brisk walks in the rain will need to find alternatives.
December 27, 2022
Piedmont boys basketball drops tight game to Campolindo
Highlanders fight back against area power
December 20, 2022
Local with Lisa | Piedmont Pool Groundbreaking
[SPONSORED] Piedmont Swim Team makes a big showing at the community pool groundbreaking ceremony.
December 20, 2022
Piedmont boys soccer routs San Leandro
Highlanders tie season-high for goals with five
December 15, 2022
As UC strike enters second month, grad workers risk arrest pushing for raises
Student workers view civil disobedience as a way to escalate their work stoppage.
December 14, 2022
UC regents permit UCLA teams to move to Big Ten
UCLA must spend substantially to ease athletes' travel burdens and may owe UC Berkeley a subsidy.
December 13, 2022
Piedmont girls basketball defeats powerhouse Archbishop Mitty
Highlanders take Mitty's place as No 1 ranked team in Northern California.
December 13, 2022
Piedmont boys basketball wins Washington tournament
Highlanders sweep through strong field.
December 13, 2022
UC, striking academic workers to enter mediation
Seeking better pay, teaching assistants and student researchers have been on strike for four weeks.
December 13, 2022
Swimming | PHS senior places 4th in 100 Fly at Junior Nationals West
Simon Lins' time qualifies him for Summer Senior Nationals, a competition usually reserved for collegiate swimmers trying to make the US national team.
December 9, 2022
Piedmont girls basketball improves to 4-0 with fourth rout
Highlanders' schedule gets tougher immediately
December 9, 2022
Freshmen lead Piedmont girls soccer to win
Highlanders open WACC season with win over Bishop O'Dowd
December 9, 2022
University too much for Piedmont boys basketball
Highlanders fall despite 42 from Harris
December 2, 2022
PRD’s youth running programs for 4th – 8th graders run January – May
Sign-ups start Dec. 6 through the Rec Department.
November 29, 2022
PRFO capital campaign for community pool: momentum is strong
Community encouraged to donate before December 31, 2022
November 29, 2022
Freshman runner caps outstanding year at state
Best runs 64th at CIF championships.
November 29, 2022
Academic researchers and scholars reach tentative agreement with UC
Hundreds of faculty pledged to withhold student grades as the semester ends in support of striking workers.
November 22, 2022
Piedmont boys soccer heads into transition year
Highlanders will need to develop new stars
November 22, 2022
Best advances to state meet; boys team fifth in NCS
Highlanders compete at NCS championships
November 18, 2022
Regents delay decision on UCLA’s move to Big Ten until December
Regents initially were expected to take action on the issue during a meeting Thursday.
November 18, 2022
The 125th Big Game is Saturday at 2:30 p.m.
The rivalry between Cal and Stanford dates back to 1892.
November 18, 2022
Piedmont 2014 Girls Purple advance to State Cup final
Team ends season with two consecutive trophies
November 16, 2022
Piedmont girls tennis falls in NCS semifinals
Kononova takes fourth in NCS singles
November 16, 2022
UC undergraduate students divided in reaction to strike
As UC strike continues, undergraduates decide between joining the picket line or crossing it to attend classes.
November 15, 2022
Kononova safe in Piedmont, but thinking about home
Ukranian refugee having success on the tennis court
November 15, 2022
2013 Girls Red Montclair Clippers team wins state title
Team ranks 36th in state after weekend wins.
November 11, 2022
PMS XC team ends successful season
Coaches impressed by supportive and inclusive team.
November 8, 2022
Piedmont cross country places second and fourth at WACC championships
Boys and girls teams have big days
November 8, 2022
Montclair Clippers 2013 Girls Red advances to semi-finals in NorCal State Cup Premier Division
The team is made up of girls from Piedmont and Oakland.
November 1, 2022
Piedmont girls water polo ends season on high note
Highlanders win thrilling match over Berkeley
November 1, 2022
Piedmont tennis finishes off regular season with wins
Highlanders head to WACC tournament as league champs
November 1, 2022
Piedmont boys water polo takes WACC championship
Highlanders beat Alameda; NCS next
October 31, 2022
Supreme Court conservative majority signals opposition to affirmative action
In 1996 race-conscious admissions were banned at public California colleges, which have since struggled to enroll diverse student bodies.
October 28, 2022
Piedmont girls water polo splits at WACC tournament
Highlanders rout Lick-Wilmerding; Berkeley next
October 25, 2022
Supreme Court’s decision on affirmative action in admissions could affect California private colleges
Decision could also impact California students attending colleges out of state.
October 25, 2022
Piedmont’s Assalian makes North Coast Section tournament
Sophomore finishes 30th out of 120
October 25, 2022
Piedmont girls volleyball wraps up season
Highlanders close with win at San Leandro
October 25, 2022
Piedmont boys water polo beats Alameda, loses two at tournament
WACC tournament up next
October 20, 2022
Fall undergraduate enrollment declines have slowed, but still ‘troubling’
College matriculation declines nationwide are steeper at four-year schools than at community colleges.
October 19, 2022
Piedmont varsity football season all but officially over
Highlanders games canceled.
October 14, 2022
Piedmont girls tennis beats Bishop O’Dowd, Berkeley
Highlanders grab control of WACC
October 14, 2022
Piedmont volleyball falls to Castro Valley on senior night
Highlanders battle to fifth set
October 14, 2022
Piedmont girls water polo battles Bishop O’Dowd
Highlanders fall short against league foe.
October 14, 2022
As Supreme Court considers affirmative action case, University of California offers cautionary tale
Eliminating standardized test scores from admissions could be the latest effort to fail in UC's bid to increase diversity through race-neutral policies.
October 11, 2022
Piedmont boys and girls second at Be the G.O.A.T.
Cross country hosts invitational in Pinole.
October 7, 2022
Second annual Piedmont Oktoberfest set for Sunday
Don't miss the Oct 16 community fundraiser for PHS Athletics featuring craft beers, wine, food, and music.
October 5, 2022
Addiction experts fear the fallout if California legalizes sports betting
Psychiatrists are especially concerned about online betting.
October 4, 2022
Piedmont volleyball wins homecoming match over San Leandro
Quick schedule change brings out big crowd
October 4, 2022
Piedmont girls water polo takes two of three at Battle of the Bay
Highlanders rebound after opening loss
September 30, 2022
Piedmont boys water polo goes 2-2 in Napa tournament
Highlanders suffer first losses of season.
September 30, 2022
Piedmont girls water polo falls just short at Castro Valley
Feldman, Melian score three each.
September 30, 2022
Girls’ flag football could become an official high school sport in California
The southern section of the California Interscholastic Federation voted Thursday to make it an official sport.
September 30, 2022
Sports programs in states in northern climes face a new opponent: scorching Septembers
California ranks poorly in a new study on heat-related protections for high school athletes.
September 30, 2022
WATCH: How should California address college student housing crisis?
During an EdSource roundtable, panelists said more dorms will help but called for other solutions too.
September 27, 2022
Piedmont football won’t play homecoming game
Varsity season in doubt due to injuries
September 27, 2022
Piedmont volleyball splits at tournament
Highlanders second in Silver Division, host homecoming game on September 30.
September 27, 2022
Commentary | What the Piedmont Community Pool project means to us
Among other benefits, having a regulation competition pool will make it possible for PHS water polo to finally train and host games in Piedmont, say coaches and team members.
September 23, 2022
Piedmont girls water polo beats San Leandro, falls to Marin Academy
Highlanders celebrate seniors
September 23, 2022
New program to give ineligible University of California applicants a path to admission
Students who don't complete their A-G course requirements in high school will be invited to a transfer guarantee program.
September 20, 2022
Piedmont football falls at Pierce in wild game
Highlanders have several huge plays in loss.
September 16, 2022
PMS Ultimate Frisbee team hosting open practices Sept. – Oct.
Purple Reign invites interested middle schoolers to check out the team -- no experience required.
September 16, 2022
Piedmont volleyball falls at Bishop O’Dowd
Highlanders visit new gym for the first time
September 13, 2022
Piedmont girls water polo takes fourth at Newark Tournament
Highlanders notch first win of season
September 13, 2022
Piedmont girls golf splits season opener
Win over San Leandro in three-team match
September 13, 2022
Piedmont cross country shows it belongs with the best
Boys runners strong in San Francisco
September 9, 2022
Base hit for A’s in environmental challenge to new waterfront ballpark
Lawsuit was filed by East Oakland Stadium Alliance, the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority and several port industry and labor organizations.
September 6, 2022
Education Speaker Series kicks off with ‘Pursuit of Equity: Why Title IX Matters’
Attorney and former D-1 athlete Kim Turner will speak on Sept. 13 in the new Alan Harvey Theater.
September 6, 2022
Piedmont boys water polo sweeps to open season
Highlanders win tournament at James Logan
September 6, 2022
Piedmont girls water polo falls in opener
Highlanders lose at Newark to start season
September 2, 2022
Piedmont girls water polo building program
Highlanders look forward to exciting season.
August 30, 2022
Piedmont cross country teams aim high again
Highlander boys expected to be strong, girls on the rise
August 30, 2022
Piedmont girls tennis loading up for season
Highlanders should be strong again in WACC
August 30, 2022
Student racial diversity falters without affirmative action, UC tells U.S. Supreme Court
Outreach programs aimed at building diversity have not been effective -- both systemwide and at its most selective campuses.
August 29, 2022
Pass the Remote: Cult classics and more for a lazy long weekend
Long weekend screenings include Jaws, Flash Gordon, and Xanadu.
August 26, 2022
Highlanders looking forward after tumultuous offseason
Piedmont Football Home Opener vs Seaside is tonight: JV at 4:30 p.m., Varsity at 7 p.m.
August 26, 2022
Piedmont girls volleyball ready to rock
Highlanders have full schedule, strong nucleus.
August 19, 2022
UC proposes changes to how major athletics decisions are made
The regents asked UC’s president’s office to give them a report after Gov. Gavin Newsom said UCLA’s move to the Big Ten needed to be explained.
August 12, 2022
News from the Rec Dept: PMS Fall Sports Sampler, after-school activities, and more
Sampler for middler schoolers is this Sunday and includes girls volleyball, co-ed cross country, and co-ed flag football.
August 9, 2022
Rec. Department offers running programs for 4th-8th graders
Calling all runners! Check out these programs led by experienced coaching staff.
August 9, 2022
Later start times present new challenges for school leaders
A new law mandates later start times for secondary students in California.
August 8, 2022
University of California faces calls to reduce barriers for transfer students
Critics want guaranteed admissions for transfers improved. A new statewide panel on transfer issues is set to convene.
August 5, 2022
Local with Lisa | The Piedmont Swim Team
[SPONSORED] Tryouts are coming up on Aug 15 and 16 and Coach Stefan Bill encourages kids ages 6-18 to check it out.
July 22, 2022
UC regents ask for review of UCLA’s decision to move to Big Ten
Review by the university president's office will also look at policy allowing each campus to control its athletics programs.
July 22, 2022
UC tracks drop in students returning after COVID start
Retention rates hit low-income and first-generation students the most, but officials expect rates will rebound.
July 19, 2022
UC Berkeley to introduce four-year undergraduate business program
Students will be able to enroll directly in the Haas School of Business as freshmen for the first time.
July 19, 2022
Witter Field parking lot closed for construction
The lot will close Monday, July 25 and remain closed through August 12.
July 19, 2022
Youth sports feel the heat as climate warming trends upward
Heat stroke is the leading cause of death in sports.
July 1, 2022
Late start law for middle and high schools begins today
It might be the height of summer, but today marks the official start of later school days for secondary students.
June 24, 2022
Will California’s universities become abortion safe havens for out-of-state students?
UC and CSU double down on offering comprehensive reproductive health education.
June 21, 2022
Celebrating 50 years of Title IX with free popsicles at the Exedra this Thursday
June 23 is the 50th anniversary of the landmark civil rights legislation.
June 14, 2022
Piedmont student prevails in 60 mile bike race
Jasper Schuetz participated in the Lost and Found gravel race on June 4.
June 7, 2022
Schools would likely weather a recession; should the state budget for one?
Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state legislature differ on how to use one-time versus ongoing funding.
June 6, 2022
What information would help you plan your education path? California wants to know
The team behind the Cradle-to-Career data system will host public discussions to shape the dashboards and tools.
May 31, 2022
New study reveals hidden facts on college for California Asian American and Pacific Islander students
Report debunks "model minority" myth and shows disparity in college graduation rates among California's Asian American population.
May 30, 2022
Town and gown struggle over student housing at UC Santa Cruz
Some community members object to a university plan to build housing on fields in front of the campus.
May 27, 2022
Basketball camp sign-ups underway
Coach Bryan Gardere returns with basketball FUNdamental camp.
May 24, 2022
Piedmont honors athletes playing in college
The 16 student-athletes represent seven sports.
May 24, 2022
Piedmont boys track places third at Meet of Champions
Highlanders qualify four individuals for state meet.
May 20, 2022
Piedmont softball explodes late in playoff win
Highlanders beat Arcata 10-1 in NCS opener.
May 20, 2022
Piedmont boys track comes in third at NCS Bayshore meet
Downing wins 800; Terrill takes pole vault; Black second in two events.
May 20, 2022
UC system takes another step toward keeping students debt-free
The university has officially prioritized part-time work as a way for students to pay for college to advance its goal of students avoiding burdensome loans by 2030.
May 17, 2022
Photos | Play Like a Girl+ event draws a crowd
Rec Department's first free field day for girls of all ages also showcased Olympic medal winners and professional athletes.
May 15, 2022
Piedmont baseball takes WACC
Highlanders beat Encinal for tourney crown; NCS starts May 18.
May 15, 2022
Sign up now for adult summer softball
Register your own team or sign up as a free agent.
May 13, 2022
Piedmont softball wins WACC title
Highlanders earn tourney and regular season crowns; NCS next
May 13, 2022
Students lobby for bill to ease university housing crunch — but would it work?
Student activists say SB 886 would fast-track campus housing projects, which can get tangled in lawsuits.
May 12, 2022
Do the rich see inequality as a zero-sum game?
A UC Berkeley inequality study finds that, although efforts to reduce inequality are popular, many people in “advantaged groups” resist equity policies, believing they’ll be harmed.
May 6, 2022
Piedmont boys lacrosse overwhelmed in playoff opener
Highlanders downed by Vista del Lago.
May 6, 2022
Piedmont girls lacrosse season ends at Casa Grande
Short-handed Highlanders lose in NCS playoffs.
May 6, 2022
Piedmont boys volleyball wins first NCS match in 23 years
Highlanders defeat West County, fall to Archie Williams.
May 3, 2022
Letter to the Editor | Please support beach volleyball courts in Piedmont
Students say the growing popularity of the sport benefits many.
April 29, 2022
Seiden named Piedmont football coach
Former Skyline, Castro Valley coach excited to start.
April 29, 2022
Piedmont girls lacrosse falls to Berkeley in WACC semifinals
Overtime goal wins it for Yellowjackets.
April 29, 2022
Piedmont boys volleyball finishes regular season with close loss
Highlanders rally to force fifth set at Alameda.
April 29, 2022
Corey Reich Tennis Center Team wins USTA Sectionals
Proud to represent Piedmont, team wraps up a satisfying and competitive season.
April 26, 2022
Piedmont boys lacrosse beats Acalanes, falls to Novato
Highlanders get ready for WACC tournament.
April 26, 2022
Letter grades on way out? Why some University of California departments may use alternatives
Changes are especially being considered for first-year students to help them get acclimated to college.
April 22, 2022
Beach volleyball in Piedmont? Take the survey
Piedmont Recreation Commission seeks community input.
April 22, 2022
Rec. Department hosts inaugural ‘Play Like A Girl+’ event on May 15
With hands-on activities and coaching for girls of all ages, this free event includes demonstrations, professional athletes, and raffle prizes.
April 22, 2022
Youth, adult volunteers needed for ‘Play like a Girl+’ event on May 15
Help out at this fun Rec Dept event aimed at getting girls interested in a wide range of sports.
April 20, 2022
A blockbuster 2022-2023 season ahead for Cal Performances
Some 70 performances and 50 different programs include genres such as dance, chamber music, early music, opera, and jazz.
April 19, 2022
PUSD clears students in April 6 tennis match incident
Allegations roiled school community until investigation concluded.
April 15, 2022
Piedmont track sets records at high-profile meet
Highlanders take eighth at Arcadia Invitational.
April 15, 2022
Piedmont boys lacrosse loses to Serra, beats Moreau
Highlanders entering tough part of 2022 schedule.
April 15, 2022
Piedmont boys volleyball playing short-handed
Team struggles with injury and illness.
April 12, 2022
UC considers imposing criteria for California’s high school ethnic studies classes
Proposed requirements revive teachings on race that the State Board of Education largely dismissed as biased and divisive.
April 5, 2022
Piedmont track ready for Arcadia Invitational
Highlanders' stars head to nation's top meet.
April 5, 2022
Piedmont swim team continues with strong marks
Highlanders beat San Leandro, split with O'Dowd, fall to Alameda.
April 1, 2022
Piedmont boys tennis keeps rolling through WACC
Highlanders beat San Leandro and Berkeley.
April 1, 2022
Famed Berkeley peregrine falcon found dead
Grinnell and his female partner Annie had been nesting atop the UC Berkeley Campanile since 2017.
April 1, 2022
13th Annual ‘Run to Remember’
The annual event, which benefits families of fallen police officers, will be held on Saturday, May 7.
March 31, 2022
Without SAT, ACT, what’s next for Cal State admissions?
New set of eligibility criteria will focus on student high school grades and life experiences.
March 29, 2022
Piedmont boys lacrosse beats Marin Academy
Highlanders continue through tough schedule.
March 29, 2022
Cantrill goes the distance in win over San Leandro
Lefty throws two-hitter in Highlander win
March 22, 2022
Piedmont boys tennis beats Castro Valley, Bishop O’Dowd
Lambert returns at #1 singles
March 22, 2022
Piedmont boys volleyball suffers first loss of season
Boys volleyball now 3-1 after losing to O'Dowd, beating Encinal
March 17, 2022
Port advisory committee won’t play ball with Oakland’s waterfront stadium plans
Seaport Planning Advisory Committee vote is a recommendation and not binding.
March 15, 2022
Photos | PBSF Opening Day
Play ball! Smiles, excitement, and cheers marked Saturday's season kickoff at Becker Playfield.
March 15, 2022
Piedmont boys volleyball opens season with pair of victories
Highlanders top Alameda and Tennyson.
March 14, 2022
Lawmakers pass legislative fix to undo UC Berkeley’s enrollment cap
Without the bill, the campus said it would have needed to defer admissions and move other students online to satisfy a court order.
March 11, 2022
Piedmont baseball falls at home to O’Dowd
Highlanders suffer first loss of the season
March 11, 2022
Piedmont boys tennis wins three matches in three days
Highlanders roll through busy week
March 11, 2022
City Council lauds PHS boys soccer, PPD officer
NCS champs are celebrated and PPD's Nicole Casalnuovo gets a promotion at Monday's City Council meeting.
March 11, 2022
Legislation would save UC Berkeley from court-ordered enrollment cuts
New law would prevent courts from immediately forcing a campus to cut enrollment over population concerns and could be retroactively applied.
March 8, 2022
Piedmont softball looking to build on experience
Highlanders benefit from returning players
March 4, 2022
Piedmont boys soccer loses to Sacred Heart Prep in CIF
Highlanders first visit to state regionals comes up short.
March 4, 2022
Piedmont girls basketball falls to Lincoln
Loss eliminates Highlanders from state tourney
March 4, 2022
Is California souring on CEQA?
Democrats may carve out another exemption to CEQA, the landmark California environmental law, after a ruling on UC Berkeley enrollment.
March 3, 2022
UC Berkeley enrollment capped, forcing campus to decline by 3,000 students after state Supreme Court decision
Campus says it can find space for at least 1,500 following CEQA-based lawsuit ruling.
March 2, 2022
Piedmont girls basketball holds on thanks to Govert steal
Highlanders advance to second round of State tournament
February 28, 2022
Piedmont boys soccer, girls basketball advance to CIF tournaments
Playoffs open on March 1 for Highlanders.
February 25, 2022
UC receives more freshman applicants, but fewer transfer students apply
Big decline in transfers reflects dramatic dip in community college enrollment during the pandemic.
February 24, 2022
Piedmont boys soccer reaches NCS title game
Highlanders beat Branson; face University next.
February 24, 2022
Piedmont girls basketball battles into NCS finals
Highlanders to face #1 seed Marin Catholic.
February 23, 2022
Piedmont boys basketball comes up short in NCS semifinals
Highlanders fall to Branson, 57-55.
February 22, 2022
PHS Mens’ Volleyball coach recruiting new players
Coach Mariah Cardenas touts physical, social benefits of game; encourages all comers.
February 22, 2022
Piedmont girls soccer loses in NCS quarterfinals
Highlanders fall to Sonoma Academy
February 22, 2022
Piedmont girls basketball routs St. Mary’s
Highlanders reach NCS semis, face Lick-Wilmerding next
February 22, 2022
Piedmont boys soccer advances to semifinals
Highlanders beat Justin-Siena 5-0; Branson up next in NCS semis
February 22, 2022
Universities could skip environmental review for campus housing under proposed bill
State Sen. Scott Wiener's bill would apply to UC, CSU, and community colleges.
February 22, 2022
Piedmont boys basketball turns tables on Encinal
Highlanders advance to NCS semis; Branson up next on Feb. 22.
February 18, 2022
Oakland approval of ballpark EIR puts Athletics closer to new waterfront home
A council vote for final passage is scheduled for March 1.
February 18, 2022
NCS playoff tickets available online
All four Piedmont winter sports teams advance in the NCS playoffs.
February 18, 2022
Piedmont girls soccer impressive in first round playoff victory
Highlanders beat College Prep 4-0; face Sonoma Academy next.
February 18, 2022
If UC Berkeley must cut 3,000 students, should it spare Californians?
In a coda to ongoing tension over how many nonresident students the UCs should enroll, one key lawmaker says yes.
February 17, 2022
Piedmont girls basketball blows out John Swett
Highlanders open NCS playoffs with easy win.
February 15, 2022
Zamora named co-MVP
Highlanders lose regular season finale to San Leandro; start NCS on Feb. 16.
February 15, 2022
Piedmont boys basketball beats San Leandro, falls to O’Dowd
Highlanders ready for playoffs; first game on Feb. 15.
February 15, 2022
Piedmont boys soccer shuts out Encinal
Highlanders finish regular season and look forward to NCS.
February 15, 2022
UC Berkeley says it could admit thousands fewer freshmen under court order
The university has appealed to the state supreme court an appeals court decision that freezes enrollment numbers.
February 13, 2022
Piedmont winter sports earn high seeds in playoffs
All four Highlanders teams will open at home.
February 11, 2022
Letter to the Editor | Football provides life lessons on and off the field
The sport helped shape our lives, write former team captains Jack Elvekrog, Hunter Settlemier, and Marshall Petty.
February 11, 2022
Piedmont girls basketball runs away from O’Dowd
Highlanders beat rival on Senior Night; can win WACC tonight.
February 10, 2022
Piedmont football continues in limbo
Varsity team was not included in WACC schedules in December
February 8, 2022
The high-speed physics of bobsled, luge and skeleton
Fans often miss the subtleties involved in turning and steering in these high-speed winter sports.
February 8, 2022
California offers graduation honor to encourage active civic engagement
Students can earn a Seal of Civic Engagement if they learn how to research issues and effect change by getting involved in community issues.
February 4, 2022
Outdoor Life | Kayaking on the Bay
Exedra editor Nick Levinson on origami kayaks and the discovery of unparalleled views, abundant bird life, and other waterfront wonders.
February 3, 2022
Targeted universalism: A solution for inequality?
A new, more involved policy approach to racial inequities offers promise even as it remains untested.
February 1, 2022
PHS boys volleyball team recruiting new players
The first PHS boys team in 20 years is also looking for a coach.
February 1, 2022
Piedmont boys basketball beats San Ramon Valley
Highlanders notch big non-league win.
February 1, 2022
John Madden memorial date changed
Tickets for the Feb 14 celebration of Madden's life will go on sale later this week.
January 25, 2022
Piedmont boys basketball drops heartbreaker to O’Dowd
Highlanders beat San Leandro in other game this week
January 25, 2022
Piedmont Baseball-Softball Foundation looking for youth umpires
Kids in 7th grade or higher can earn up to $40 per game umpiring Pinto and Mustang games.
January 21, 2022
‘A solid single’: Oakland planners send A’s stadium EIR to council for approval
The Athletics continue to explore sites in Las Vegas.
January 19, 2022
Piedmont boys basketball beats Alhambra, Castro Valley
Highlanders return to action with two wins
January 19, 2022
Piedmont girls basketball gets win over Lynwood
Highlanders play well in MLK showcase
January 18, 2022
Oakland A’s star Tony Kemp on why local activism matters
The Athletics infielder's recent projects include planting trees in urban communities.
January 18, 2022
Letter to the Editor | Why varsity football is worth saving
Mary Alice McNeil, a PHS alumna and parent of two recent grads who played football, shares her views on the direction of the program.
January 11, 2022
More postponements for Piedmont sports
Girls soccer ties as omicron variant disrupts schedules across Bay Area.
January 7, 2022
Virus spread affecting high school sports
Boys basketball wins in one of only two games played during the week as postponements start piling up all over the region.
January 7, 2022
Oakland memorial service for John Madden set for February
The Super Bowl-winning Oakland Raiders coach died Dec. 28, age 85.
December 21, 2021
Spencer temporarily steps aside as boys basketball coach
Assistants Jason Harris and Shamaree Worley will run the team in his absence.
December 17, 2021
Piedmont girls soccer ties Miramonte, beats Arroyo
Highlanders off to strong start
December 17, 2021
Piedmont girls basketball drops final two in tournament
Highlanders fall to Newman, Vanden
December 17, 2021
Piedmont boys basketball takes third place in tournament
Highlanders win two of three
December 17, 2021
Oakland releases final environmental impact report on proposed stadium
City officials are waiting for the A's to revise and submit plans as part of the project review process.
December 14, 2021
Piedmont girls basketball raises record to 4-0
Highlanders rout Lompoc in tournament opener
December 9, 2021
With standardized testing out, what’s next for University of California admissions?
College access advocates expect UC's move to abandon the SAT and ACT is the first step in making admissions more equitable.
December 7, 2021
Piedmont boys basketball starts 2-3
Tough early schedule will make team better, says coach
December 7, 2021
DBFL Ski Sale – Part 2!
Get there early this Saturday for deep discounts of brand-name ski and snowboarding clothing + accessories.
December 3, 2021
Piedmont girls basketball has talent, needs depth
Highlanders coming off 14-2 season
December 3, 2021
Experienced Piedmont girls soccer looks to return to NCS
Highlanders lost only four seniors from spring
November 30, 2021
Highlanders score at state cross country meet
Piedmont's boys have best finish since 2006
November 26, 2021
Piedmont boys basketball getting defensive
Rebounding another focus for 2021-22 season
November 23, 2021
PEF to act as fiscal sponsor for annual Turkey Trot
An MOU between the Piedmont Education Foundation and race organizers was signed on Monday.
November 22, 2021
What’s it like to study from a hotel? As UC housing crunch worsens, these students are finding out
At least four UC campuses have resorted to hotels to temporarily house students this fall, but financial support campuses offer varies.
November 18, 2021
Top official says UC admissions to remain test-free ‘now and into the future’
UC also rejected using Smarter Balanced exams in admissions.
November 17, 2021
UC lecturers win raises, concessions in deal that averts two-day strike
Agreement came after years of negotiating, heading off a planned strike.
November 16, 2021
New dedications at Corey Reich Tennis Center
Moving ceremony for beloved tennis coach
November 16, 2021
Fall 2021 season highlights: JV Football
JV squad finishes season as league co-champions with 6-3 record
November 16, 2021
Fall 2021 season highlights: JV Girls Water Polo
Girls develop skills, come together as a team
November 16, 2021
Fall 2021 season highlights: JV Girls Tennis
Girls play well against tough competition
November 16, 2021
UC lecturers will strike Wednesday, halting instruction for thousands of students
The lecturer union and UC have made some progress in their multi-year impasse over a new contract, but many issues remain unsolved.
November 15, 2021
Pandemic caused decline in international students at California colleges but return has begun
Despite travel restrictions, California still enrolled most foreign students in nation, led by USC and UC campuses.
November 12, 2021
Piedmont boys water polo falls in NCS semifinals
Marin Academy too much for Highlanders
November 12, 2021
Piedmont football falls to Mt. Eden in season finale
No quit for team despite small numbers
November 12, 2021
Tahoe resorts prepare to open but Thanksgiving skiing seems unlikely
Mild temperatures and dry weather hamper snowmaking efforts.
November 9, 2021
Rec Department Winter/Spring activity guide now available online
Online registration for residents starts Tues, Nov 16.
November 2, 2021
National historic designation for People’s Park won’t change dorm plan for the site
A state commission voted Friday to recommend the registration to the federal government.
November 2, 2021
Piedmont girls water polo closes season with big win
Highlanders girls water polo beats San Leandro
October 26, 2021
County supervisors support working with Oakland on an Athletics’ Howard Terminal stadium
Cautious vote in favor came after a lengthy meeting and lively public comment session.
October 26, 2021
Bishop O’Dowd outlasts Piedmont football
Highlanders hang with the Dragons for three quarters
October 26, 2021
Piedmont girls water polo earns split
Highlanders beat San Leandro, fall to Alhambra
October 25, 2021
Angélique Kidjo put her own spin on a classic Talking Heads album
The celebrated Beninese musician and composer returns to Zellerbach on Friday.
October 22, 2021
Piedmont volleyball comes up just short in season finale
Girls volleyball falls to Berkeley in thriller
October 22, 2021
Supervisors’ vote next week will signal fate of an Oakland Athletics stadium at Howard Terminal
The city of Oakland and the A's need county support to move ahead with the proposed ballpark.
October 22, 2021
Equity proves elusive in gifted programs, research shows
Long-standing achievement differences on standardized tests play a role, but bias toward Black students by white teachers does, too.
October 21, 2021
Pressure mounts on UC system to reach agreement with lecturer workforce as strikes and class cancellations loom
The UC workforce has a churn problem as about a quarter of the system’s 6,000 lecturers don’t return annually.
October 12, 2021
Piedmont girls golf gets two wins
Highlanders defeat San Leandro, Arroyo in WACC match
October 12, 2021
Piedmont girls water polo falls to Alameda, BOD
Girls water polo battles league foes
October 8, 2021
County to discuss funding for Howard Terminal ballpark later this month
The county has been asked to commit more than $350 million of projected future revenues to the project.
October 7, 2021
People’s Park in line for major makeover under housing plan OK’d by UC regents
Green space will remain, and housing for students and very low-income residents is planned.
October 5, 2021
Piedmont girls water polo falls to Bishop O’Dowd
Highlanders play tight match, lose 4-2
October 5, 2021
Unanimous approval for pool bond measure oversight committee
The committee of five, to be appointed by City Council, will review and report on the expenditure of the proceeds of the bonds.
October 5, 2021
UC workforce churn: Why a quarter of lecturers don’t return each year
Relatively low pay and little job stability create precarious working conditions and now lecturers are considering a strike.
October 1, 2021
Ballpark strike averted: Giants’ concession workers approve new contract
The deal includes pay increases and a lower threshold for healthcare eligibility.
October 1, 2021
UC Regents approve housing project at People’s Park in Berkeley
Two groups are suing the university over the project.
September 28, 2021
Piedmont football impresses opposition despite loss
Short-handed Highlanders fall at Templeton
September 28, 2021
Piedmont tennis drops close match to Berkeley
Highlanders beat Tennyson, lose to O'Dowd
September 28, 2021
Piedmont boys water polo romps twice
Highlanders rout Lick-Wilmerding, Castro Valley
September 24, 2021
As UC makes room for more Californians, can it afford to lose out-of-state students?
Lawmakers, students, and university officials have different positions on how many out-of-state students the UC should enroll.
September 21, 2021
Piedmont girls water polo splits a pair
Piedmont defeats Newark Memorial, falls to Berkeley
September 21, 2021
Piedmont football comes up short against Castro Valley
Highlanders put up good fight against Trojans
September 21, 2021
Piedmont girls tennis sweeps league opponents
Highlanders beat Hayward, San Leandro
September 17, 2021
Secondary bell schedule survey deadline is Monday at noon
Under a California law passed in 2019, high school and middle school schedules must shift to a later start from 2022.
September 17, 2021
Newsom administration opposes major changes to Cal Grants, calling them too costly
The governor has until Oct. 10 to decide whether to sign bill passed unanimously by the Legislature.
September 17, 2021
First annual Piedmont Oktoberfest set for Oct. 17
Brews, brats, music and more to be featured at inaugural event to benefit Piedmont athletics. Due to COVID restrictions, tickets are limited.
September 16, 2021
California commits $500 million more to student housing: “A drop in the bucket”
The state will provide $500 million toward affordable student housing this year and possibly up to $2 billion in future years. Experts say it’s “a drop in the bucket.”
September 14, 2021
Register now for intro Pickleball lessons
Beginner and Advanced Beginner classes are taught by a PPR certified pro.
September 14, 2021
Piedmont girls water polo takes two of three games
Highlanders open season with strong tournament
September 14, 2021
Piedmont cross country does well at first meet
Highlanders shine at San Francisco Invitational
September 13, 2021
Vaccine proof required, unvaccinated not allowed at Chase Center for events of 1,000-plus people
A recent negative test is not acceptable for entry, and masks are also required for all.
September 9, 2021
Curry family’s bus brings nutrition, literacy message
The Eat. Learn. Play. Bus aims to provide nutritious meals, groceries, books and more to Oakland children and families.
September 8, 2021
Piedmont Girls water polo optimistic for new season
Highlanders get ready for season
September 8, 2021
Piedmont boys water polo has strong tournament
Piedmont wins four after dropping opener
September 7, 2021
Returning players good news for Piedmont volleyball
Highlanders continuing to build
September 7, 2021
Nearly 97 percent of Oracle Park concessions workers vote to strike
Ballpark workers won their last contract in 2013 after a one-day strike.
September 3, 2021
State accelerates timeline for college athletes to profit from their likenesses
The Fair Pay to Play act was signed in 2019 and originally slated to go into effect in 2023.
September 3, 2021
Your COVID game plan: are stadiums safe?
In the Bay Area, the 49ers play their first regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 26.
September 2, 2021
Oracle Park concession workers threaten to strike over hazard pay after many test COVID-positive
The union representing the workers said indoor mask mandates and social distancing protocols aren't being enforced, as promised.
August 27, 2021
Judge orders UC Berkeley to freeze enrollment
The university must redo an environmental impact report for new construction on the north side of campus.
August 25, 2021
Piedmont girls tennis opens with road win
Highlanders team should be strong in league
August 24, 2021
How sports arenas became the poster child of California’s housing crisis
Oakland Coliseum development project is under investigation by same state agency that cited for Anaheim and San Diego arenas for skimping on housing.
August 20, 2021
Murphy to participate in Northern California event
Summer tournament scheduled for Modesto Christian High School
July 30, 2021
Piedmont adult softball playoff match-ups set
Return of softball in 2021 enjoyed by players after Covid year off in 2020
July 27, 2021
Oakland pursues pact with Black-owned sports group to redevelop Coliseum site
City councilmembers on July 20 directed city staff to negotiate with the African American Sports and Entertainment Group, which wants to bring affordable housing, retail business and new jobs to…
July 23, 2021
New rec supervisor sees opportunities for girls on the field, court, and pitch
Girls and kids who identify as non-binary don't often have the same access to sports like football, says Eva Phalen about why the newest Rec Dept offering has been so…
July 23, 2021
While A’s mull city’s financing proposal, 3 hurdles remain to ballpark deal
The team and the city of Oakland need to come together around affordable housing, a community benefits fund, and the structure of the financial deal.
July 20, 2021
Athletics, City of Oakland inch closer to an agreement on Howard Terminal ballpark
Six of eight councilmembers voted "yes" on Oakland's proposed financial plan for a new stadium complex, but A's President Dave Kaval said the city's current proposal still falls short.
July 16, 2021
A’s plan to reject Oakland’s latest financial proposal for new stadium development
The A's and the city of Oakland still disagree on three issues around the team's proposed ballpark at Howard Terminal.
July 16, 2021
Rec Dept’s first ‘Try (it) Out Tuesdays’ generates energy, enthusiasm
One more session left in this free pilot program
July 13, 2021
Adult softball update: July 9-12
Players have fun while attempting to avoid serious injuries
July 9, 2021
Girls’ sports program to boost leadership, self-esteem
'Try (it) Out Tuesdays' offers girls ages 5 to 12 the opportunity to try various hands-on activities for a variety of sports.
July 8, 2021
Oakland officials, A’s remain at odds over Howard Terminal stadium proposal
A non-relocation agreement, affordable housing, and traffic concerns were among the sources of disagreement between the A's and the city.
July 2, 2021
Summer brings new hours for pickleball
Play will be available every day of the week at the middle school, with designated courts for beginner and advanced beginner players.
July 2, 2021
Rec Dept programs and camps still have openings
There's still time to sign kids up for track/x-country conditioning, Summer Camp, and a new sports program for 5-12 year-old girls.
July 2, 2021
Supreme Court, NCAA decisions embolden advocates for college athlete compensation in California
With the NCAA no longer banning athlete compensation, advocates are pushing to speed up the implementation of a new California law that allows college athletes to sign paid endorsement deals.
June 22, 2021
U.S. Supreme Court sides with college athletes against NCAA on education benefits
The decision could also prompt states and Congress to act on bills that would enable athletes to make money from their names and images, personal appearances, social media engagement, and…
June 18, 2021
Coliseum could be home to WNBA, professional soccer, and college basketball
Professional basketball and soccer could be in East Oakland soon, and plans for college basketball are already underway.
June 15, 2021
Piedmont Sports Hall of Fame announces new inductees
Six standout athletes whose talents graced the courts and fields of PHS throughout the decades will be honored at the annual event next winter.
June 15, 2021
Could the Oakland Coliseum complex be home to new WNBA team?
The African American Sports & Entertainment Group is in negotiations with the Oakland-Alameda Joint Powers Authority and has submitted a term sheet to the city.
June 9, 2021
Piedmont girls basketball beats Bishop O’Dowd again
Highlanders win after honoring Johnson
June 4, 2021
Four local soccer players selected for Girls Academy talent event
The event featured girls from around the East Bay and is a way to identify players for U.S. national teams.
June 4, 2021
Honors for Piedmont athletes going on to play in college
14 pursue their sport at the next level
June 4, 2021
June 15-20: 7th Annual 8U/9U Caldecott Cup
Grab a glove and come cheer on PBSF's 8U/9U overlay teams as they El Cerrito, Moraga & Orinda's All-Stars.
June 1, 2021
Piedmont boys water polo takes two of three
Highlanders end WACC tournament with win over Alameda
June 1, 2021
Piedmont girls basketball beats San Leandro, falls to Marin Catholic
Highlanders now 13-3
May 28, 2021
Piedmont boys volleyball wins two of three matches
Young team improving with each match
May 28, 2021
Piedmont girls golf finishes third in WACC tournament
Alameda wins title, Castro Valley comes in second
May 25, 2021
Athletic director to return to full-time status
Piedmont High position had been part-time during the pandemic
May 25, 2021
Piedmont boys basketball back on the court
Highlanders beat Castro Valley in return from positive Covid test
May 21, 2021
Piedmont girls basketball routs St. Joseph-Notre Dame
Piedmont gets 25 apiece from Johnson, Zamora
May 15, 2021
University of California must drop SAT, ACT scores for admissions and scholarships
New settlement keeps UC from using SAT or ACT in admissions or scholarship decisions through 2025. UC has no plans to use them beyond that.
May 14, 2021
Oakland wants to work with A’s, MLB to keep the team in the city
The letter comes just days after MLB told the Oakland A's to look for another city to play while pursuing a waterfront park in Oakland.
May 11, 2021
A’s to leave Oakland? MLB says the team can explore other markets
Organization points to slow pace of discussions with the City of Oakland and other stakeholders around a proposed new stadium on the Oakland waterfront.
May 7, 2021
Piedmont girls basketball rolls to three wins
Victories over Alameda. Cal High, and Hayward
April 30, 2021
Piedmont girls soccer looks to break in younger players
Highlanders view season as a warmup
April 30, 2021
Piedmont boys basketball looks to keep rolling
Defending NCS chanps off to strong start
April 27, 2021
Piedmont boys tennis takes final two matches
Highlanders beat Berkeley, Castro Valley by same 4-3 score
April 27, 2021
Piedmont girls lacrosse edges University
Highlanders complete season with thrilling win
April 26, 2021
Skyline Lacrosse Club’s Girl’s ‘Try LAX Day’
Free event for all rising 1st thru rising 6th grade girls who want to give lacrosse a try | May 28 from 4 - 6 p.m.
April 23, 2021
Piedmont boys basketball splits openers
Highlanders beat Northgate, fall to Campolindo
April 23, 2021
Piedmont baseball notches three more wins
12-3 record heading into season-ending showdown with St Marys
April 20, 2021
Annie and Grinnell, UC campanile falcons, welcome 3 new chicks
Saturday was "hatch day" for UC Berkeley's resident peregrine falcons' newest brood and a livestream with open Q&A helped capture the moment.
April 13, 2021
Piedmont baseball wins 3 of 4
Derr leads win over Encinal, Levinson throws complete game against Castro Valley
April 9, 2021
Piedmont girls tennis downs Alameda
Piedmont drops just one match against Alameda, loses to O'Dowd
April 9, 2021
Piedmont softball rebounds with rout of San Lorenzo
Win comes after tough loss to Mt Eden
April 9, 2021
More time needed to study impacts of proposed A’s ballpark, groups claim
A coalition of around two dozen community organizations says they need more time to fully examine the 6,000-page environmental impact report.
April 6, 2021
How common is a damaging — and even fatal — post-covid heart condition in athletes?
As athletes at all levels resume their sports, what risks do their hearts carry if they’ve had covid? Initial data shows the risk may be low but still possibly deadly.
April 6, 2021
How California high schools plan to pull off ‘normal’ graduations
Ceremonies will be outside, probably in shifts, on a sports field with bleachers, or like Fresno and Natomas, in a big pavilion and minor league ballpark.
April 2, 2021
Free covid-19 testing pilot for high school athletes opens next week
The pilot program will expand to include all students in grades 6 to 12 after spring break.
April 2, 2021
Piedmont boys tennis wins three matches
Highlanders top De La Salle, Berkeley, and O'Dowd
April 2, 2021
Benching COVID: Baseball fans return to California stadiums
Never mind the loss -- a crushing 8-1 against the Houston Astros -- A's fans were elated to be back at the Coliseum for Thursday's covid-era opener.
March 30, 2021
Piedmont girls lacrosse splits two games
Highlanders beat Berkeley, fall to Carondelet
March 30, 2021
Piedmont softball wins fourth in a row
Highlanders beat St Mary's, San Lorenzo, Encinal and Hayward
March 26, 2021
Mills College dorms, classrooms will be filled with UC Berkeley students in fall pilot program
The students will be part of an educational cohort aimed at building group identity and easing the transition to a big university.
March 23, 2021
Piedmont girls tennis falls to Berkeley, beats Alameda
Competitive matches against league rivals
March 23, 2021
Piedmont boys tennis beats Campolindo and Alameda
Piedmont sweeps late matches for win
March 23, 2021
PHS baseball wins first two games of the season
Derr walk-off, Barna and Levinson mound gems the highlights
March 19, 2021
Piedmont Baseball looks forward to shortened season
Highlanders lose close game to Albany
March 19, 2021
PHS boys basketball back on the court
After more than a year away from the indoor court, players are eager to resume with hopes of another NCS championship.
March 16, 2021
City moves to establish pool advisory committee
With three to five community members plus representation from the Rec Commission, the committee will advise design and construction process.
March 16, 2021
For spring season, young athletes get back in the game despite covid-19 risk
Millions of young athletes are getting out on fields and courts, but pandemic precautions and delays are spurring conflicts among parents, coaches and doctors.
March 12, 2021
Piedmont girls tennis splits first two matches of 2021 season
Highlanders lose to University, beat Berkeley
March 12, 2021
Batter up! Piedmont baseball is back
The familiar sound of the crack of the bat filled the air around town last weekend
March 9, 2021
California educators want Congress to double the maximum Pell Grant award
More than 700,000 students at California’s public colleges and universities currently receive Pell Grants.
March 5, 2021
California’s loosening of outdoor sporting rules is good news for Bay Area baseball fans
A limited number of fans will be able to attend baseball games in person, according to new state guidelines.
March 2, 2021
Piedmont Rec rolls with the COVID-19 punches
Council also asked to consider reopening the old pool temporarily
February 26, 2021
A’s waterfront ballpark advances with release of environmental report
Planning for the complex is in its fifth year. A final decision on approval will be made by Oakland city and port authorities.
February 26, 2021
Girls on the Run outpaces pandemic blues
Running program provides girls with community and exercise in a year that has been marked by isolation.
February 23, 2021
First annual Piedmont MTB Classic open for registrations
The high school mountain bike club aims to raise funds for a team trailer, which will be dedicated to team coach Lynden McLaughlan who died unexpectedly in 2019.
February 19, 2021
Pickleball evangelist promoting the sport in Piedmont
Oakland resident Vendegna preaches the game
February 19, 2021
State relaxes youth sports restrictions
Guidelines mean sports may start up at PHS, although the Alameda County Public Health Department could maintain tighter restrictions.
February 19, 2021
Newsom: Youth outdoor sports could resume as soon as next Friday
Alameda County one of 27 counties that already meet the state's caseload threshold to reopen outdoor youth sports.
February 16, 2021
Could California get a common application for all public colleges and universities?
Proposal is among several recommended by an education task force to help California's post-pandemic recovery -- also proposed: more diverse faculty and staff and early college access.
February 16, 2021
Port tenants appeal court ruling in effort to keep A’s ballpark in East Oakland
Howard Terminal stadium project dispute continues, as A's say Oakland City Council must weigh in soon.
February 12, 2021
High school sports schedules under construction
Track begins workouts, other sports to follow
February 9, 2021
Pickleball getting too popular in Piedmont?
Courts open at parks, middle school; possible need for reservation system going forward
February 2, 2021
High school sports hopefully on the horizon
PHS athletic director Bradley Smet hosted an informational meeting on Feb 1.
December 31, 2020
Bowled over: Pandemic brings an end to Albany Bowl after 71-year run
Owner since 1985, John Tierney has spent some $700,000 out-of-pocket since the shutdown and simply can't continue.