Arts & Entertainment YPSO celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with the ‘America 250 Festival’ By Young People’s Symphony Orchestra (YPSO) | April 17, 2026 California’s oldest youth orchestra marks America’s 250th anniversary with a festival of American music on May 2 at First Church Berkeley.
Around Town Piedmont Profile | Larry Tramutola, political strategist and organizer By David Thigpen | April 17, 2026 Over several decades in the Bay Area, Tramutola has carved himself a niche as a widely recognized and effective player in two rough and unforgiving worlds.
Schools PHS mourns loss of Latanya Lloyd, longtime front office staffer By Exedra Staff | April 17, 2026 Lloyd died unexpectedly on April 11.
Havens dance-off kicks off Spring Fling parent parties By Josh Gitter | Reader submission | April 17, 2026 More than 80 students and parents cut the rug at Ellen Driscoll on April 15.
City It’s official: Piedmont’s community pool is open for business By Exedra Staff; photos by Julie Reichle | April 14, 2026 Weekend rain suppresses crowd but aquatics team is all smiles welcoming first swimmers.
City The Blotter | Man found sleeping in stolen car By Damin Esper | April 14, 2026 Plus: In Tuesday update, PPD says an arrest was made in March 24 home invasion incident.
Around Town Play Like a Girl+ on May 3 is looking for volunteers By Piedmont Recreation Department | April 14, 2026 Sign up for pre-event support tasks — or join staff on the day to help attendees and organizers.
Arts & Entertainment ‘Mad Tea Party’: Children’s Fairyland kicks off adults-only event series on April 24 By Oakland Children's Fairyland | April 14, 2026 An Alice in Wonderland-themed night out featuring cocktails, costumes, and cabaret magic.
environment Be part of a ‘BioBlitz’ at Lake Merritt in April By California Academy of Sciences | April 14, 2026 City Nature Challenge is the largest annual biodiversity census in the world.
Featured in Category An Education is Forever: PEF announces Spring Fling funding goals By Piedmont Education Foundation | April 14, 2026 Initiatives that keep Beach, Havens, and Wildwood elementary schools at the top of their class.