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Schools

Highlander Robotics finishes 2nd in division at Worlds

By Kevin Clark | April 30, 2024

The Highlanders, in their third Worlds appearance in as many years, were one of only five teams in the field of 600 that remained undefeated during qualifications.

Around Town

Have you gone ‘green’? The East Bay Green Home Tour wants to hear from you

By Exedra Staff | April 2, 2024

The tour takes place June 1 across the East Bay.

Around Town

Piedmont Community Church | Kids summer camp

By Piedmont Community Church | April 2, 2024

Camp for kids ages 4 through fifth grade from June 3 - 7.

education

Nearly all school parcel taxes pass, mixed results for school bonds in March election

By John Fensterwald | EdSource | March 29, 2024

California voters passed two-thirds of school facilities bonds on the ballot this month – less than the historical average for a primary election.

education

In the News | NYT looks at why school absenteeism has ‘exploded’ in U.S.

By Exedra Staff | March 29, 2024

Piedmont's student absenteeism rates have traditionally been low, but almost doubled after the pandemic.

Bay Area

Bay Area health officials issue measles warning

By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | March 29, 2024

Most cases are linked to international travel and found in children who have not received the MMR vaccine.

Featured in Category

Letter to the Editor | Tax curmudgeon sees benefit to Measure F — even with its modest increase

By Lester Ellis | February 23, 2024

Lester Ellis urges fellow Piedmonters to vote 'yes' on F.

City

Letter to the Editor | Measure F necessary to meet rising public safety challenges

By Cathie Geddeis | February 23, 2024

Tax rate in the proposed renewal is based on careful, thorough financial analysis, says Cathie Geddeis.

City

Letter to the Editor | Long-term stable funding is essential for city services

By Mayor Jennifer Cavenaugh, Vice Mayor Betsy Smegal Andersen and Councilmembers Jennifer Long, Conna McCarthy and Tom Ramsey | February 23, 2024

City Council members all urge 'yes' vote on Measure F which will amount to an estimated increase of less than $15 per month for most property owners.

City

Letter to the Editor | Do the City’s proposed zoning changes require a vote?

By Garrett Keating | February 16, 2024

It depends, says Garrett Keating, who encourages residents to tune into Tuesday's City Council meeting.