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.
Around Town Local with Lisa | Brother & Sisters Flower Shop By Lisa Chan Carnazzo | The Grubb Company | August 22, 2025 [SPONSORED VIDEO] Meet the artist and floral designer who owns and operates this neighborhood gem.
Featured in Category Registration is open for the Fall 2025 session of Piedmont Adult School By Piedmont Adult School | August 22, 2025 The session starts September 8 and runs through December 20; among the new offerings is “Philosophy for Life,” taught by Stephen Szczepanek.
Elections Newsom’s redistrict plan clears Legislature, now on its way to California voters this fall By Maya C. Miller and Jeanne Kuang | CalMatteers | August 22, 2025 Many California Democrats are reluctant supporters but say it’s a necessary step to counter gerrymanders in Republican states.