Monthly Archives: October, 2025

Shell to back out of approved conditions for EV charging station

Arts & Entertainment
Shell Corp. has withdrawn its conditional use permit to convert the former Shell Service Station at 29 Wildwood Avenue into an Electric Vehicle (EV)...

The Decemberists perform with SF Symphony Oct. 10

Arts & Entertainment
American indie rock band The Decemberists perform alongside the San Francisco Symphony at Davies Symphony Hall one-night only, on Friday, October 10. Formed in Portland,...

Scout Council’s Twilight Camp returns to Piedmont Park

Food & Lifestyle
Piedmont Scout Council is preparing for its October tradition of Twilight Camp, three nights of festive fun in Piedmont Park leading into Halloween. Twilight...

The Remarkable Cinematic Legacy of Robert Redford

Arts & Entertainment
Hearing the news that Robert Redford, at the age of 89, had died gave me pause and a saddened sense of disbelief. I realized...

Piedmont Play School being booted from its home the community built for It

Opinions
 More power-grabbing by Rec. Department? By Samantha Nobles-Block, John Paul Peterson, Catherine Rongey, & Pamela Strike Fullerton Over its 75-year history, Piedmont Play School (PPS), a...

Piedmont Play School to be evicted?

Business & Finance
Piedmont citizens spoke out in opposition to the City Council’s decision to end Piedmont Play School’s 25-year lease with the City. The building at...

Susan Cochran dies on July 9

Obituaries
Susan Cochran, a Piedmont resident for 60 years, died on July 9, 2025. Born Susan Warner on November 11, 1940 in Los Angeles, she...

Oakland Symphony opens new season with THE FIREBIRD!

Arts & Entertainment
Concert is Oct. 17 at Paramount Theatre The Oakland Symphony launches its 2025-26 season with “THE FIREBIRD!,” performed at the Paramount Theatre on October 17. The...
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Why are the streets in poor condition?

Opinions
 Editor: I have been a resident of this city for over 50 years. About...

Piedmont Avenue is celebrating the season!

Arts & Entertainment
The Piedmont Avenue Merchants Association (PAMA) is hosting a Holiday Tree Lighting celebration with...

PPD Blue

Business & Finance
Excerpts from the Piedmont Police Department Log November 21 - November 28 This Week by the...

The ascent of Mt. Everest – a two-week trek before the real climbing begins

Arts & Entertainment
Part 6.1: From Kathmandu 4,593’ to Lobuche High Camp at 17,000’ The Nepalese know 29,029-...