City Photos | Owls named, trees honored at city’s Arbor and Earth Day Celebration By Photos by Julie Reichle | April 25, 2025 Great horned owls in Dracena Park receive new monikers and six trees received Heritage Tree distinction.
Around Town Commentary | Want to honor our owls? Let’s clean up our light pollution By Garrett Keating | April 25, 2025 Dim the lights in the Community Hall Plaza, now blazing all night, to see if owls will settle in that park as well, writes Garrett Keating.
Featured in Category Photos | Piedmont Adult School celebrates Golden Anniversary By Photos by Julie Reichle | April 25, 2025 The school started in 1975 and has evolved over the years.
Bay Area Oakland purchases former hotel to provide interim housing for encampment residents By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | April 25, 2025 The building initially will be used as interim housing for up to 150 people in 105 units; and plans are to convert it into 125 units of permanent housing.
gavin newsom How Gavin Newsom is balancing the fight against Trump with Los Angeles fire relief By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | April 24, 2025 The stakes are incredibly high, not only for the future of Los Angeles but also for Newsom's gubernatorial legacy.
Oakland Oakland Mayor-elect Barbara Lee outlines first-100-days agenda to tackle city’s issues By Thomas Hughes and Glenn Gehlke | Bay City News | April 23, 2025 Her agenda addresses the structural challenges that impact everything from budget to whether Oaklanders can walk the streets safely at night.
Featured in Category Photos | Crows murder the competition at annual Piedmont Bird Calling Contest By Photos by Julie Reichle | April 22, 2025 Theo Ferguson, Drew Kobal and Matt Steimle win bragging rights.
Around Town Photos | Sun shines on Food Fest in Piedmont Park By Photos by Julie Reichle | April 22, 2025 A feast for all the senses last Saturday.
City Prizes, pandemics, and playgrounds: A glimpse into the Piedmont Recreation Commission By Ellen Gudiksen | PHS '25 | April 22, 2025 PHS senior Ellen Gudiksen attended a Rec Commission meeting and gained a new appreciation for the volunteers who serve.
City The Blotter | Rented SUV driving ‘recklessly’ in Piedmont By Damin Esper | April 22, 2025 Plus: A bevy of stolen cars and a report of aggressive driving.