crime After Oakland PD-US Marshals collab, council wants more help from FBI amid crime surge By Katy St. Clair and Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News Foundation | September 22, 2023 According to Oakland police’s latest report, the city’s total crimes have risen approximately 28 percent from last year.
crime The Blotter | Strong-arm robbery; stolen tools; trespassing By Damin Esper | September 19, 2023 Taser used on one suspect.
City As crime rises, City Council signals willingness to spend more on public safety By Sam Richards | September 19, 2023 Residents fill City Hall Monday night to hear Piedmont Police Chief's quarterly crime report.
Around Town Obituary | Pamela Wells Rafanelli, 1946 – 2023 By The family of Pam Rafanelli | September 19, 2023 Longtime Piedmont resident and beloved elementary teacher was known for her love of family, books, and adventure.
city City Council approves changes to parking and traffic on Guilford Road By Exedra Staff | September 19, 2023 Relief for residents who live on one of the town's narrowest streets.
Featured in Category PEF presents PUSD with $3,302,000 check for 2023-2024 school year By Piedmont Education Foundation | September 19, 2023 Also: with a goal to raise $3.5 million to minimize next year's school funding gap, PEF kicks off this year's Giving Campaign.
Bay Area Stanford institute helps older adults figure out their next act By Larry Sokoloff | Bay City News Foundation | September 19, 2023 After successful careers in law, business, medicine and other fields, "fellows" take classes with Stanford undergraduates and graduates.
Arts & Entertainment De Young Open features nearly 900 Bay Area artists By Anita Katz | Bay City News Foundation and Exedra Staff | September 19, 2023 Two Piedmont artists, Emily Keyishian and Irene Nelson, are among the exhibitors this year.
Around Town Photo of the week | Who killed Roger Rabbit? By Exedra Staff | September 15, 2023 An Oakland sculptor's front yard is full of surprises.
College ‘Time is running out’: COVID-19 set back older students the most, study finds By Greg Toppo | The 74 | September 15, 2023 Those who came of age during the pandemic are facing "an insidious and hidden" derailment, one researcher says.