Featured in Category Letter to the Editor | Kindergarten class inspires with 100% Giving Campaign participation By Catie Osborn | December 19, 2025 Co-chair Catie Osborn gives a shout-out to families in Ms. Mayer's K class at Havens.
City Police Department lobby re-opens Dec. 22 By City of Piedmont | December 19, 2025 The re-opening follows the completion of the city's new 911 dispatch center project.
Education Judge weighs arguments over whether new antisemitism law treads on teachers’ rights By John Fensterwald | Edsource | December 19, 2025 AB 715, set to go into effect Jan. 1, responds to rising incidents of antisemitism.
Around Town Piedmont Adult School offers Salsa dance classes this spring By Piedmont Adult School | December 19, 2025 Classes for beginner and intermediate dancers will be taught by Carmela Zavaleta, an experienced Bay Area dance instructor.
Around Town Local with Lisa | Magnolia Music School on Grand Avenue By Lisa Chan Carnazzo | The Grubb Company | December 19, 2025 [SPONSORED VIDEO] Meet Kat White, the founder of this remarkable organization created with intention, creativity and care.
featured Oakland to enforce Sunday parking meters in move that could generate extra $1.6M a year By Tanay Gokhale | Bay City News | December 18, 2025 Sunday metering is a benefit to retail shops because it encourages parking turnover and customer traffic.
featured Oakland City Council votes to expand police camera network amid sharp privacy debate By Tanay Gokhale | Bay City News | December 17, 2025 Footage and data gathered from the various cameras will then be consolidated into an online database managed by Flock Safety.
Crime & Safety The Blotter | Home possibly burgled on Alta Avenue By Damin Esper | December 16, 2025 Plus: Catalytic converter theft on Pala Ave.
Food & Drink The Dish | Chicken Barley Soup By Ellen Wilson | December 16, 2025 Just in time for the rainy days ahead -- hearty chicken barley soup, comforting and nourishing.
Around Town Photos | Donuts & Dreidels By Photos by Julie Reichle | December 16, 2025 A dancing dreidel, jelly donuts, crafts and more drew families to the center of town to celebrate the first day of Hanukkah.