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Photos | Sunday in the park with Shakespeare

By Photos by Julie Reichle | August 11, 2026

All ages enjoyed a free performance of "Richard III" by a Vallejo theater troupe in Dracena Park.

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Piedmont Profile | Alder Yarrow, wine writer

By David Thigpen | August 11, 2026

The Piedmont resident is the founder and editor of Vinography, a popular wine blog he launched in 2004.

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Here Kitty, Kitty

By Elena Stevens | August 7, 2026

Indie Bear the Maine Coon cat has used up at least one of his nine lives.

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Piedmont cub scout recruiting season kicks off

By Piedmont Council, Scouting America | August 7, 2026

Piedmont Council Packs are co-ed and are hosting welcome events throughout August for new families and youth in grades K-5.

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Who’s that Good Dog?

By Olivia Stevens | August 4, 2026

Sociable Marley loves belly rubs and clean laundry.

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Free Shakespeare returns to Dracena Park on Sunday, Aug. 9

By City of Piedmont | August 3, 2026

This year's performance of "Richard III" will be the fifth appearance of Vallejo Shakespeare in Piedmont.

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Here Kitty, Kitty

By Elena Stevens | July 31, 2026

A Buffalo, NY stray lives large in sunny Piedmont.

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Sturgeon Moon Eclipse and more | The Exedra’s Monthly Almanac for August 2026

By David Thigpen | July 31, 2026

Look for the year's best Perseid meteor shower -- and the steepest slide toward autumn, as Piedmont loses more than an hour of daylight over the month.

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Seen around town: Make way for ducklings

By Exedra Staff, resident submission | July 28, 2026

Ducks out of water on Highland.

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Resident registration for fall recreation programming opens Tuesday, August 4

By City of Piedmont | July 28, 2026

New special events, holiday camps, 801nce/month fun, and more Food Truck Fridays.