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Piedmonter Adam Ray brings endurance racing to the East Bay

By Damin Esper | June 9, 2026

The inaugural Bay Area 100 takes place this Saturday, starting at Memorial Stadium and finishing at Skyline High School.

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Lucy Allen receives Girl Scout Gold Award

By Exedra Staff | June 9, 2026

Allen partnered with the Alameda County Community Food Bank, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, and Elizabeth House to coordinate seasonal book box deliveries.

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Who’s that Good Dog?

By Olivia Stevens | June 8, 2026

Chocolate Lab Kona is a friendly foodie.

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PRD Flix Fest presents ‘Before Sunrise’ on Thursday, June 11

By Darby Gragg | Piedmont Recreation Department | June 5, 2026

Award winning romantic drama explores love, connection, and serendipity.

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Strawberry Moon and more: The Exedra’s Monthly Almanac for June 2026

By David Thigpen | June 2, 2026

A compendium of useful information for local residents.

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Who’s that Good Dog?

By Olivia Stevens | June 2, 2026

Lovable Wally was once a service companion for traumatized dogs.

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Piedmont Beautification honors donors, announces spring campaign

By Cameron Wolfe, Jr. | June 2, 2026

Coming to your mailbox soon: PBF's new brochure featuring a Nature Play Area in Piedmont Park.

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New Troop 15 Eagle Scouts honored at May 25 ceremony

By Exedra Staff | June 2, 2026

Five celebrated for their years of commitment to Scouting and final service projects.

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Piedmont Profile | Tracey Woodruff on microplastics and more

By David Thigpen | May 29, 2026

Woodruff, a Stanford professor, has spent her career studying how toxic chemicals in water and air impact our health.

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Ask a Dog Trainer | The off-leash conversation nobody wants to have

By Jess Rollins | Guidance Dog Training | May 29, 2026

Dogs need places to run around and play off leash, but sidewalks aren't one of them.