Schools What’s at stake for Piedmont schools? Bridging the budget gap By Monika Riddle | Giving Campaign | December 10, 2024 Measure P provides some financial relief, but community donations are critical to preserving excellence in our schools.
Around Town Letter to the Editor | Thanks to all for making Piedmont’s Lights Up! a joyful event By Patty Dunlap | President, Piedmont Beautification Foundation | December 10, 2024 Community support makes the celebration possible, writes Piedmont Beautification President Patty Dunlap.
holiday ‘Criminals don’t take holidays off’: FBI warns public of scams targeting shoppers, donors By Janis Mara, Bay City News | December 10, 2024 Beware of fake charities, puppy scams, fraudulent websites, and online shopping discounts too good to be true.
budget Oakland eyes ‘back-to-basics’ budget with initial $204M in cuts to staff, police overtime By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | December 10, 2024 The second phase of cuts would include an additional $16 million in budget reductions.
Around Town Photos | Lights Up, Piedmont! By Photos by Julie Reichle | December 6, 2024 Young and old joined together for the city's annual holiday season kick-off in the park.
Around Town Piedmont Scouts Tree Lot: ‘Tis the season! By Exedra Staff | December 6, 2024 Don’t wait to get yours — the tree lot has a history of selling out before Christmas.
Around Town Conservation tips | Real vs. artificial Christmas trees By Indira Balkissoon | reader submission | December 6, 2024 There's no perfect option so choose what works best for your family.
nature Hotel California: Migrating monarchs favor state’s parks for winter home, survey reveals By Janis Mara, Bay City News | December 4, 2024 Lighthouse Field State Beach, Natural Bridges State Beach, and Point Lobos State Natural Reserve are popular with the western monarch.
Elections Conflict over race, LGBTQ issues cost schools more than $3 billion last school year By Diana Lambert | EdSource | December 4, 2024 Uncivil discourse and hostile rhetoric come with a cost, according to recently released research.
City City Council approves an additional $2.8M for community pool project By Exedra Staff | December 3, 2024 This action brings the total project cost to $34.9 million, an increase from the original project budget of $28.9 million.