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Around Town
October 24, 2025

Photos | Haunted scenes pop up around town

Residents pull out the stops for Halloween.
Nonprofit
October 21, 2025

Supporting excellence in our schools | The founding of the Piedmont Education Foundation

A look back at how it all began as PEF celebrates its 50th Anniversary.
Around Town
October 21, 2025

PMS presents ‘Cats: Young Actors’ Edition’ at Alan Harvey Theatre this week

Tickets now on sale.
Around Town
October 19, 2025

‘No Kings, only the people’: Protesters blanket Bay Area with peaceful message

Nearly 7 million people turned out across the country to protest President Trump, event organizers say.
  • In the News | Piedmont vice mayor joins meeting of local mayors to discuss impact of government shutdown

    Conna McCarthy joined mayors from other East Bay cities including Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, San Leandro, Emeryville, and Albany.

  • Trump’s DOJ is sending election monitors to California with voting on Prop. 50 underway

    Federal personnel from the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division will be sent to Fresno, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside counties.

  • The Blotter | Driver arrested on suspicion of DUI

    Incident happened late on Highland Avenue; also: stolen vehicles; home break-in; and a leash-law scofflaw with errant dogs at Bear Park.

Health & Science

  • California gives Planned Parenthood $140 million boost to keep clinics open
  • Rare native plant rediscovered in East Bay after 68 years
  • Newsom signs bill to expand recycled water use for irrigation, public sites across state
  • Bay Area Air District lowers threshold for Spare the Air alerts, could double annual warnings

LIFESTYLE

  • Best Bets: Berkelium String Quartet, Opera Parallèle, ZYZZYVA party, Lila Downs, Word for Word  
  • Review: ‘Suffs’ tunefully tells story of women’s fight to vote in America
  • The Dish | Cozy Day Lasagna
  • Review: Lots of goofy fun in Central Works’ premiere of ‘Dada Teen Musical: The Play’  
  • Meet Cecil, the ‘chill’ new silverback gorilla leading his family troop at San Francisco Zoo
  • Movies: Porchlight-CinemaSF benefit, Latino, Green and Short festivals in SF, ‘Among Neighbors’  
  • Bandleader Alex Mendham revives Jazz Age in SF in Mark Hopkins’ Peacock Court
  • ‘Manet & Moriset’ at Legion of Honor sheds new light on famed French painters   

AROUND TOWN

  • Trick or Treat at Piedmont Recreation Dept.

    Make a pit stop for candy and warm beverages at 358 Hillside on Halloween.

  • Photos | Haunted scenes pop up around town

    Residents pull out the stops for Halloween.

  • Turkey Trot x DBFL = natural partnership

    Donate gently worn items during the Turkey Trot bib pick-up on Wednesday, November 26 from 3-6pm.

  • ‘No Kings, only the people’: Protesters blanket Bay Area with peaceful message

    Nearly 7 million people turned out across the country to protest President Trump, event organizers say.

  • DBFL holds monthly Bag Sale this Saturday, Oct. 25

    Shop for gently used clothing, shoes, home goods, sporting goods, toys, books -- also check out our Halloween costume and vintage clothing racks.

  • ‘Best of San Francisco Comedy Showcase’ brings the laughs to Alan Harvey Theater – November 1

    In the heart of Piedmont: Lineup includes veteran headliners and rising stars from Comedy Central, Netflix, SF Sketchfest, and major comedy festivals nationwide.

  • Letter to the Editor | Vote YES on Prop 50

    We must answer Republican gerrymanders in Texas and other Red states with this temporary redistricting measure, says Bruce Joffe

  • Obituary | Maria Carson-Breber, 1964-2025

    In addition to a lifetime of accomplishments, Maria is remembered by her family as a bright light who could turn strangers into friends.

  • Local with Lisa | Meet your new Piedmont neighbors

    [SPONSORED VIDEO] One of the perks of real estate beyond helping clients find a home is welcoming them into the Piedmont community.

  • The Young People’s Symphony Orchestra announces 2025–2026 Season

    YPSO kicks off its 89th season with a vibrant program on Saturday, November 8 at 7:30 PM at First Church Berkeley.

  • Get tickets now for Halloween Jam at Children’s Fairyland

    Spooky fun for families with kiddos 8-and-under.

  • Wildwood Dads Club Pumpkin Patch open for business

    It's decorative gourd season, friends.

CITY NEWS

  • In the News | Piedmont vice mayor joins meeting of local mayors to discuss impact of government shutdown

    Conna McCarthy joined mayors from other East Bay cities including Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, San Leandro, Emeryville, and Albany.

  • PRD posts job listings for the new Piedmont Community Pool

    No opening date yet, but PRD is taking applications for lifeguards, swim instructors, and pool attendant jobs now.

  • Save the date: City of Piedmont Adult Recreation Expo set for Nov. 16

    The second annual event is a great place to sign up for classes or learn more about city offerings.

  • Linda Beach tot lot construction kicks off

    Aging playground gets a facelift, thanks in part to a grant from the Piedmont Beautification Foundation.

  • At first-ever California Big City Mayors summit, leaders call for unity, urgency on housing

    California Big City Mayors is a bipartisan coalition of 13 mayors from cities such as Oakland, San Jose, San Francisco, Sacramento, Stockton, Bakersfield, and Los Angeles.

  • The Blotter | Dog sitter charged in burglary

    Homeowner says crime was caught on video; also ALPR alerts to stolen vehicle; residents report thefts of car, scooters.

  • Limited-time discounts on rooftop solar and battery storage

    City of Piedmont partners with SunShares to help residents transition to clean energy: info session upcoming on November 6.

  • Moraga Canyon Specific Plan clears another hurdle with Council adoption Monday night

    The framework will help guide future development on city-owned land along Moraga Avenue.

  • Second family files lawsuit in Cybertruck crash

    Jack Nelson was a passenger in the vehicle.

  • Piedmont families sue Tesla over Cybertruck crash

    Nelson and Tsukahara families target door handle design.

  • Piedmont Play School must find a new home as city ends use agreement for Hampton Field location

    PPS can stay at 401 Hampton until mid-June 2026.

  • Where to find a Cop on the Block in October

    Check the schedule to see where around town you can next meet up with a local police officer.

SCHOOLS

  • Voices | New school year, new problems: class sizes, course requirements, and too many APs

    An eye-opening school board meeting has piqued PHS student Elspeth Grippando's interest in how decisions are made in PUSD.

  • PMS presents ‘Cats: Young Actors’ Edition’ at Alan Harvey Theatre this week

    Tickets now on sale.

  • Supporting excellence in our schools | The founding of the Piedmont Education Foundation

    A look back at how it all began as PEF celebrates its 50th Anniversary.

  • PHS Consent Assembly community preview night set for Oct. 28

    The Assembly, which features dramatic presentations based on real accounts of sexual violence and consent shared by Bay Area students, has been an important part of consent education in Piedmont since 2007.

  • Expect more phonics lessons in California schools under law Newsom signed

    The law comes on the heels of a host of other literacy initiatives, including mandatory dyslexia screening and universal transitional kindergarten.

  • School community divided over addition of more advanced courses to HS curriculum

    Effort to offer more options for humanities bumps up against larger AP debate.

  • Letter to the Editor | Let’s reframe the AP debate

    A broader community conversation about balance, wellbeing, and success could help clarify what we really want for our students, writes Amelie Kappes.

  • Neurodiversity Speaker Series | Understanding sensory regulation in neurodivergent children

    The virtual event takes place on October 28 from 7 - 8:30 p.m.

SPORTS

  • Football | Piedmont gets back on winning track

    Highlanders dominate Irvington, 40-15

  • Girls water polo | Piedmont making strides in pool

    Highlanders building program

  • Cross country | Piedmont competes at Mariner Invitational

    Girls finish ninth, boys 11th

  • PMS 8th grade girls volleyball places 2nd in East Bay tourney

    Team completed the regular season undefeated.

  • Cross country | Piedmont wins girls race at Clovis

    Team competes on state meet course

  • Football | Hayward hammers Piedmont, 63-7

    Highlanders lose league opener

  • Local teens kick off community impact at Oakland Roots Youth Soccer Night

    The Next Gen Soccer is a non-profit started by Piedmont High School students.

  • Girls tennis | Piedmont sweeps pair of matches

    Girls tennis downs Marin Catholic, Berkeley.

  • Flag football | Piedmont falls to Castro Valley, 39-0

    Highlanders hit by multiple injuries.

  • Photos | Sea of purple sweeps through campus for Homecoming rally

    New mascot joins the fun.

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EXEDRA, ETC.

  • Who’s YOUR Good Dog?
  • Cancer League announces new board
  • Photos | Harvest Festival caps whirlwind weekend of community events
  • Photos | Welcome to the neighborhood
  • Photos | Annual car show turns Exedra Plaza into a kaleidoscope of color and cool
  • Piedmont Profile | Anne Callahan offers older residents a boutique caregiving service
  • Obituary | Tom Bjornson, 1945 – 2025
  • Obituary | David Norman Lillevand, Jr., 1937-2025
  • The city’s first Black family was being chased out in 1924. Now they are being memorialized

LIFESTYLE | RECIPES

  • The Dish | Dijon Chicken
  • The Dish | Tomato Soup
  • The Dish | Sheet Pan Chicken, Sausage, and Potatoes, aka ‘The Molly Johnson’
  • The Dish | Gazpacho
  • The Dish | Tomato and Watermelon Panzanella
  • The Dish | Pasta with Shrimp and Burst Cherry Tomatoes
  • The Dish | Grilled Curry Chicken
  • The Dish | Brownie Pudding
  • The Dish | Red Pepper Soup
  • Piedmont Profile | PHS grad with restaurant roots helps launch NYC eatery
  • The Dish | German Potato Salad

REAL ESTATE

  • A New Perspective: Real Estate Wife | Real Estate Insights
  • 108 Hillside Avenue, Piedmont
  • 1021 Siler Place, Berkeley
  • 16032 Broadway Terrace, Oakland
  • 2058 Oakland Avenue, Piedmont
  • 45 Glen Alpine Road, Piedmont
  • Local with Lisa | Meet your new Piedmont neighbors
  • October 6, 2025 | Home sales report for Piedmont

OPINION

  • Letter to the Editor | PUSD gives proper due to the humanities
  • Letter to the Editor | High expectations — and AP classes — are a good thing for students
  • Commentary | Keep Piedmont Play School at 401 Hampton
  • Letter to the Editor | Autism is not a disease
  • Letter to the Editor | Moraga Canyon development will hinder emergency evacuations in the area
  • Letter to the Editor | Questions, concerns about Moraga Canyon housing development
  • Letter to the Editor | Dog owners should know better

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CALIFORNIA

  • Trump’s DOJ is sending election monitors to California with voting on Prop. 50 underway

    Federal personnel from the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division will be sent to Fresno, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside counties.

  • At first-ever California Big City Mayors summit, leaders call for unity, urgency on housing

    California Big City Mayors is a bipartisan coalition of 13 mayors from cities such as Oakland, San Jose, San Francisco, Sacramento, Stockton, Bakersfield, and Los Angeles.

  • ‘Time to take that fight’: State Sen. Scott Wiener announces bid for Nancy Pelosi’s seat

    Pelosi has not yet officially said whether she will run again in 2026.

  • Berkeley police encryption plan triggers public pushback

    California Highway Patrol traffic in Oakland remains public, at least for now.

  • Former NFL player Doug Martin identified as man who died in Oakland police custody

    The Oakland native made two Pro Bowls as a top player in the league during his time with Tampa Bay Buccaneers and also played for the then-Oakland Raiders in 2018.

  • ‘No Kings, only the people’: Protesters blanket Bay Area with peaceful message

    Nearly 7 million people turned out across the country to protest President Trump, event organizers say.

  • Nov. 4 special election: Here’s what you need to know about Proposition 50

    If the Voter Information Guide gets you down, check out this quick explainer.

  • Supporters are way ahead in fundraising for Newsom’s Prop. 50, but the race remains close

    The measure is a direct response to Texas Republicans’ decision to redraw their district lines mid-decade.

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