education More California schools are banning smartphones, but kids keep bringing them By Carolyn Jones and Khari Johnson | CalMatters | August 20, 2024 Schools that banned phones a few years ago have advice for other districts as the governor calls for a crackdown.
Around Town Voices | Piedmont Beautification Foundation welcomes new president, lauds outgoing leader By Piedmont Beautification Foundation advisor Cameron Wolfe, Jr. | August 16, 2024 Karen Sullivan passed the gavel to Patty Dunlap on July 1. Cameron Wolfe, Jr., shares highlights of Sullivan's tenure.
Featured in Category School board holds first meeting of 2024-2025 school year By Exedra Staff | August 16, 2024 Measure P for Piedmont, candidate threat, new student reps, and TK classrooms.
City Photo update: Competition pool takes shape By City of Piedmont, Exedra staff | August 16, 2024 Concrete floor poured on Thursday; pool walls are next.
City Piedmont school board, city council slate set for November election By Exedra Staff | August 16, 2024 Competitive races on tap this fall.
Around Town Here Kitty, Kitty By Juliana Thornborrow | August 16, 2024 Bianca and Blue love a lap -- and a nap.
gavin newsom Gavin Newsom signs new retail theft laws as voters weigh even tougher penalties By Nigel Duara | CalMatters | August 16, 2024 The 10 bills are intended to make it easier to prosecute people suspected of retail and vehicle theft without undoing changes voters approved a decade ago that reduced prison sentences for nonviolent crimes.
Climate Oakland Zoo, Children’s Fairyland receive $400K boost for conservation, education By Janis Mara | Bay City News | August 13, 2024 The grants will fund education and youth outreach programs for school-age children in the East Bay.
City The Blotter | Man arrested for sending death threats to police By Damin Esper | August 13, 2024 Suspect was known to Piedmont Police; also: stolen vehicles lead to arrests; residential burglary; and more.
Schools Students head back to school By Photos by Julie Reichle and Meghan Bennett | August 13, 2024 The 2024-2025 school year officially kicked off on Monday, August 12.