City The Blotter | Man arrested, found with ‘ghost gun’ By Damin Esper | September 5, 2023 Suspect was working on stolen van when contacted; also DUI collision and ALPR system at work.
Bay Area 2 arrested after shooting at Skyline High By Thomas Peele | EdSource and Exedra Staff | September 5, 2023 No injuries were reported, but students were kept under lockdown several hours as police investigated.
Books Local Lit | September’s top tips for book lovers By Lou Fancher | September 5, 2023 Grace Lin, W. Kamau Bell, Naomi Klein, and others read from new releases and poetry, covering topics like AI, school reform, Chinese food, climber Royal Robbins and more.
City Police chief, city officials acknowledge crime concerns ahead of Sept. meeting By Sam Richards | September 1, 2023 Piedmont's Police Chief Jeremy Bowers will give his quarterly crime report to the City Council on the 18th.
crime Piedmonter plants “Neighbors Together Oakland” lawn signs to rally residents By Exedra Staff | September 1, 2023 Fed up with crime, Chris Moore hopes to encourage more residents to engage with Oakland on public safety issues.
Featured in Category PEF makes reserve fund grant to PUSD By Piedmont Education Foundation | September 1, 2023 The board approved a distribution of $60K to help address large class sizes at PHS.
Featured in Category Senior girls are Chili Cook-off champs By Photos by Julie Reichle | September 1, 2023 Teams vie for Golden Chili trophy.
Featured in Category Piedmont Adult School offers floral design workshops By Piedmont Adult School | September 1, 2023 Join fellow flower enthusiasts for this hands-on workshop offered in September and December.
COVID-19 California COVID cases are increasing, again. Here’s the latest on boosters and more By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | September 1, 2023 With Labor Day gatherings ahead health experts anticipate more transmission and hospitalizations.
City The Blotter | Suspects at large after vehicle theft and chase By Damin Esper | August 29, 2023 Mayhem and confusion followed incident in Glen Alpine/Sotelo loop. Also: thief makes off with Amazon truck.