City Crews prep pool site for water fill next week By Exedra Staff | August 26, 2025 Milestone is contingent on an ok from the Alameda County Department of Environmental Health, which is set to walk through the site on Wednesday.
Around Town Who’s that Good Dog? By Juliana Thornborrow | August 26, 2025 A wildfire rescue, Shane sometimes suffers from residual anxiety but mostly has found his place in the sun.
parks National parks have become a battleground over American identity and who gets to tell it By Ruth Dusseault, Bay City News | August 26, 2025 Over a hundred people gathered on Monday to protest what they say is the Trump administration’s attack on American history at Rosie the Riveter Park in Richmond.
Food & Drink The Dish | Tomato and Watermelon Panzanella By Katie Goldberg | August 26, 2025 A sweet and savory summer salad -- ideal for a cookout side or a light main course on a hot day.
homelessness $7.1M state grant to help Oakland transform Temescal motel into homeless housing By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | August 26, 2025 The Maya Motel at 4715 Telegraph Avenue is in the heart of one of the city’s thriving commercial districts.
Oakland Chaotic night in Oakland: Police investigate several sideshows with hundreds attending By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | August 26, 2025 Burnt rubber and bad memories are all that remain of a Sunday morning sideshow that took place just off Piedmont Avenue.
health ICE is suddenly showing up in California hospitals. Workers want more guidance on what to do By Ana B. Ibarra and Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | August 26, 2025 The sight of these agents — often armed and with covered faces — makes many wary and may keep people from seeking care.
California Blue states that sued kept most CDC grants, while red states feel brunt of Trump clawbacks By Henry Larweh and Rachana Pradhan and Rae Ellen Bichell | KFF Health News | August 26, 2025 California retained every grant the Trump administration attempted to claw back, while Texas remains the state with the most grants terminated.
climate change The dark side of pinot noir: Climate change forcing Napa vintners to make hard choices By Glen Martin | Bay City News | August 23, 2025 Things are changing, and fast.
City Photos | Open House highlights city projects By Photos by Julie Reichle | August 22, 2025 Piedmont has multiple policy initiatives underway, including Moraga Canyon development, road improvements, electrification efforts, and more.