Bay Area Creating defensible space around your home can prevent catastrophic loss this fire season By Janis Mara | Bay City News | May 1, 2024 Keep it clear: The first five feet around the home is the most important, according to Cal Fire.
News 40% of LGBTQ youth considered suicide in last year, 30% victimized in school By Beth Hughes | The74million.org | May 1, 2024 National study found lower rates of suicide, anxiety and depression reported where in-school support systems exist.
Schools PUSD launches new Piedmont Alumni Network By Exedra Staff | April 30, 2024 Former Highlanders are invited to sign up to help build connection to the school community.
City The Blotter | Man arrested after alleged assault at ACE Hardware By Damin Esper | April 30, 2024 PPD pursued suspect who forced entry to nearby home, threatening a resident and then Police Chief Bowers before being taken into custody.
Around Town Who’s that Good Dog? By Ruby Guzdar | April 30, 2024 It was love at first sight for the Cramer family and Vinnie the American Pitbull. In memory of their father, the Cramers encourage others to adopt a shelter dog.
Books Local Lit | May’s top tips for book lovers By Lou Fancher | April 30, 2024 Satisfy your literary leanings this month with Brian Copeland, Elissa Strauss and Carvell Wallace.
Around Town Photos | City’s Arbor and Earth Day celebration draws families to Community Hall By City of Piedmont and Exedra Staff | April 30, 2024 Wildlife, big trucks delight young participants after school.
Bay Area East Bay Regional Park District issues rattlesnake advisory By East Bay Regional Park District | April 30, 2024 Hikers and dog-walkers should stay alert on park trails as warm weather draws the snakes out.
Schools Piedmont student awarded Davis Scholarship for International Study at UWC Red Cross Nordic By UWC USA | April 30, 2024 Bryson Cheney will spend the next two years of high school in Norway.
crime Supporters of DA Price urge Alameda County supervisors not to schedule recall election By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | April 30, 2024 A special election would reportedly cost the county between $15 million and $20 million.