City Prizes, pandemics, and playgrounds: A glimpse into the Piedmont Recreation Commission By Ellen Gudiksen | PHS '25 | 5 hours ago PHS senior Ellen Gudiksen attended a Rec Commission meeting and gained a new appreciation for the volunteers who serve.
Featured in Category Letter to the Editor | We need to maintain an inclusive society By Bruce Joffe | April 8, 2025 Don't let MAGA deportation policies take away the special sauce that makes America truly great, writes Bruce Joffe.
California Commentary | Congress, not POTUS, decides on government spending — how ‘power of the purse’ works By Zachary Price, for The Conversation | Local News Matters | February 22, 2025 UC College of Law Associate Professor Zachary Price explains why James Madison would not be pleased with Trump and Musk.
Featured in Category Letter to the Editor | Egg (prices) on our face By Bruce Joffe | February 18, 2025 Fooled again, says Bruce Joffe.
Around Town Climate Corner: Sustainable New Year’s Resolutions By Andrew Kaplowitz | Climate Fellow, City of Piedmont | February 4, 2025 City of Piedmont's Climate Fellow Andrew Kaplowitz offers some ideas for New Year’s resolutions you can stick to.
Careers By 2050, 17% of the world’s population will be over 65. Policy changes need to start now. By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | January 31, 2025 Two talented columnists tag-team every Friday to tackle the challenges that inform your choices — whether you’re pushing 17 or 70.
Featured in Category Letter to the Editor | Blanket pardon of Jan. 6 rioters subverts the law, endangers society By Bruce Joffe | January 21, 2025 Resident Bruce Joffe inveighs against moves by the new president.
Featured in Category Letter to the Editor | Giving Campaign co-chairs give thanks for community support By Kim Hunter and Catie Osborn, Giving Campaign co-chairs and Piedmont Education Foundation board members | January 21, 2025 Kim Hunter and Catie Osborn say the annual fundraiser has raised almost $3.6M -- and there's still time to donate through June 30.
Around Town Commentary | Piedmont Beautification Foundation thanks the community for Holiday Greeting Fund donations By Piedmont Beautification Foundation | January 17, 2025 145+ donations have raised almost $35,000, including $17,700 specifically designated for the city's reforestation project.
Featured in Category Letter to the Editor | Pool budget facts By Measure UU Pool Bond Oversight Committee | January 17, 2025 The Measure UU Pool Bond Oversight Committee sets the record straight.