City Council moves toward permanent closure of Linda Park off-leash dog park By Exedra Staff | April 8, 2025 Regional Water Board says city must develop plan to address pollutants from soil erosion and animal waste by April 9.
City The Blotter | Man found in stolen vehicle arrested By Damin Esper | April 8, 2025 Kia Optima reported taken the day before.
City New Commissions and Committee appointees begin terms of service By City of Piedmont | April 8, 2025 The City Council made 15 appointments in March.
Featured in Category Letter to the Editor | We need to maintain an inclusive society By Bruce Joffe | April 8, 2025 Don't let MAGA deportation policies take away the special sauce that makes America truly great, writes Bruce Joffe.
City Photos | Community celebrates local landmarks at April 4 pop-up party By Photos by Julie Reichle | April 8, 2025 Part of Albert Farr’s 1922 Civic Center master plan, Community Hall and the Exedra were dedicated 100 years ago on April 3, 1925.
Around Town Piedmont Profile | Isabella Rivera (PHS ’19), manager of operations for the Oakland Roots By Exedra Staff | April 8, 2025 Rivera is playing a key role in helping the local professional soccer club build a passionate fan base.
Food & Drink The Dish | Italian Wedding Soup By Lisa Settlemier | April 8, 2025 Classic recipe beloved for its simplicity and satisfaction.
Oakland City Hall shuffle: Oakland mayor’s office staff on leave after Thao’s former top deputy fired By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | April 8, 2025 Newly released documents include notes about a cynical strategy to ‘use BP (Black People) as tokens.'
CHP Oakland CHP ‘surge’ strategy shows success at reducing crime, car thefts, governor says By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | April 7, 2025 So far this year the "surge" has netted 400 arrests, and uncovered 614 stolen cars and 30 guns.
Bay Area ‘Hands Off!’ day around the Bay: Thousands join in protests of all things Trump and Musk By Alise Maripuu, Leslie Katz and Aly Brown | Bay City News | April 6, 2025 Hundreds of demonstrators were part of the scene in downtown Oakland.