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Laughable LCAP Goal #1 for Piedmont Unified School District?
Look at any Piedmont real estate selling point and you see the phrases: “top rated schools”; “exceptional schools”; or “highly coveted K-12” – – BUT are Piedmont students truly receiving an extraordinary education? Since graduating from Piedmont High School in the 1990s, the educational standards and expectations of PUSD students have significantly declined. As a…
Time for Change: Piedmont Deserves Leadership, Not Confrontation
The situation in Piedmont is becoming untenable, with the city administrator engaging in constant confrontation rather than fostering dialogue with residents. This approach is compounded by a City Council that seems to either enable or encourage such behavior. As property values decline, crime rises, and school enrollment and ratings fall, residents deserve leadership that prioritizes…
The future of Piedmont’s dog runs is on the table
Harry Truman once said, “You want a friend in Washington. Get a dog”. He meant that Washington was a backstabbing town where no one could be trusted. That statement takes on a whole different meaning in Piedmont. Go to any one of Piedmont’s dog parks on a regular basis and you will meet some of…
Piedmont’s City Council & Administrator Keep Playing Hide-the-Ball with Public Trust
Let’s get real—since our current City Administrator rolled into town, dodging accountability has become Piedmont’s favorite pastime. Public Works Director Gonzales swears the Linda Dog Park came up nine times, but let’s be honest: those were just drive-by updates, not actual discussions. And at the April 2nd meeting? Crickets about the plan to shut it…
Is City Council drowning in incompetence?
The Piedmont’s pool saga is turning into a tragicomedy where the City Council and Administrator have mastered the art of not swimming while burning cash like a bonfire of taxpayer dollars. 2019: Voters approved a pool 2025: It’s still a glorified puddle In December 2024, officials chirped, “Pool’s coming in Spring 2025!” Spoiler: It’s not….
Will Housing Displace Ace Hardware?
The Oakland A’s play their last game at the Coliseum this week. The prelude to that happened 25 years ago when Oakland City Manager Robert Bobb and Mayor Jerry Brown feuded over downtown development. Bobb wanted to redevelop the area between 880 and the Fox Theater for a downtown baseball stadium while Brown wanted 10,000…