Around Town Photos: “Let’s Keep Moving” event in Piedmont Park keeps focus on racial justice By Exedra Staff | September 1, 2020 Two newly formed groups in town hosted the gathering, intended to build on the momentum of the Black Lives Matter protest earlier this summer.
Around Town ‘Sign, sign, everywhere a sign’ signifying campaign season is upon us By Damin Esper | September 1, 2020 As signage starts to sprout, candidates are mostly complying with city's regulations.
Around Town Local ‘boys team charity’ league doubles down on volunteerism during pandemic By Kim Barsi | August 28, 2020 'btc' Oaks League has openings -- but hurry -- the current membership drive for Piedmont/Oakland boys ends on Sept 12.
Around Town Piedmont campaign to pass Measure UU kicks off this weekend By Amy Aubrecht | Community Pool for Piedmont | August 28, 2020 The aging community pool has been closed since March; voters will decide in November whether to rebuild the pool or have it close permanently.
Around Town BLM solidarity event Friday, August 28 By Exedra Staff | August 25, 2020 "Let's Keep Moving" is the theme; youth leaders, city council members to speak.
Around Town Piedmont Community Church welcomes new transitional minister By Piedmont Community Church | August 25, 2020 Dr. William McNabb, PCC's longtime Senior Minister, is retiring on September 30.
Around Town Can you trust the polls? Be better informed about what polls are (and are not) By Piedmont League of Women Voters | August 24, 2020 Piedmont League of Women Voters hosts polling expert Amy Simon on Sunday, Sept 20 from 4:00-5:00 pm.
Around Town Piedmont Community Service Crew kicks off fall with virtual event, invites interested teens to attend By Toshi Troyer | August 24, 2020 PCSC is a youth-led co-ed Venturing crew that provides leadership skills to empower teens through service in their community.
Around Town Calling all gardeners: Harvest Festival is going virtual By Susan Hill | August 21, 2020 C'mon -- grow for it -- email photos of your homegrown edibles, preserves, and cooking to enter the contest. Deadline is Sept 18.
Around Town COVID, job losses exacerbate food insecurity, says food bank director at LWV event By Devon O'Shaughnessy, Exedra Intern | August 14, 2020 Alameda County Community Food Bank has had to dramatically shift its services over the last five months.