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In today's newsletter:

• What new e-bike safety steps is Piedmont considering for local kids?
• Who's vying for Piedmont's three open City Council seats this fall?

Also on today's calendar: A Midsummer Night's Dream - Free Theater in the Park and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 76 and low of 59 degrees.
• Monday: Partly sunny and cool, temps: high: 69, low: 57.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 72 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• City to step up education around e-bike usage as public safety concerns grow (piedmontexedra.com) — Piedmont officials are preparing a stepped-up education campaign on youth e-bike safety, coordinating with the school district and parent groups to address rising injury concerns. Police Chief Frederick Shavies and a local pediatrician outlined how powerful e-bikes and unclear rules are contributing to more serious crashes. City leaders signaled interest in local standards while emphasizing education before enforcement.
   

• Five in the running for three open City Council seats (piedmontexedra.com) — Five Piedmont residents, including incumbent Tom Ramsey, are running for three City Council seats in the Nov. 3, 2026 election. With the school board race canceled due to unopposed incumbents, the city will shoulder the full election cost, estimated at $5–$7 per registered voter. Interviews with the council candidates will be published in the coming weeks.
   

📸 Around Piedmont

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Piedmont

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday August 23
• A Midsummer Night's Dream - Free Theater in the Park →
  John Hinkel Park, 41 Somerset Pl, Berkeley
  4:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• A Midsummer Night's Dream - Free Shakespeare in the Park →
  John Hinkel Park, 41 Somerset Pl, Berkeley
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday August 24
• Let it Move You Zumba Jam!
  Piedmont Avenue Branch Library 160 - 41St Street, Oakland, CA 94611
  5:30 pm
• Board of Education - Special Meeting -Charter Renewals (4) Initial
  Street Academy (Alternative) Great Room, LaEscuelita Education Center, 1050 2nd Avenue, Oakl
  6:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Beyond D&D: roleplaying game night
  Piedmont Avenue Branch Library 160 - 41St Street, Oakland, CA 94611
  5:30 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Chair Yoga
  Piedmont Avenue Branch Library 160 - 41St Street, Oakland, CA 94611
  10:30 am
• Board of Education - Regular Meeting
  Street Academy (Alternative) Great Room, LaEscuelita Education Center, 1050 2nd Avenue, Oakl
  4:00 pm
Sunday August 30
• A Midsummer Night's Dream - Free Shakespeare in the Park →
  John Hinkel Park, 41 Somerset Pl, Berkeley
  4:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• A Midsummer Night's Dream - Free Shakespeare in the Park →
  John Hinkel Park, 41 Somerset Pl, Berkeley
  4:00 pm
Sunday September 6
• A Midsummer Night's Dream - Free Shakespeare in the Park →
  John Hinkel Park, 41 Somerset Pl, Berkeley
  4:00 pm
Monday September 7
• A Midsummer Night's Dream - Free Shakespeare in the Park →
  John Hinkel Park, 41 Somerset Pl, Berkeley
  4:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Oddball 2026 - Zydeco Dance Party and Costume Ball →
  2288 Fulton St, Berkeley
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• This is so stupid.
  I saw a guy post about a bridge that he needs rebuilt and I can help him. I literally just did the same project for another one of my neighbors. … (Nextdoor Lower Piedmont)

• Smart & Final posted a job opening for Part Time Retail Associate - 445 Oakland in Oakland. Apply here.
• Samuel Merritt University posted a job opening for Assistant/Associate Professor, Anatomy Basic Sciences in Oakland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Piedmont here.

🗞 Nearby News

Oakland

• 52nd Annual Oakland Black Cowboy Parade & Festival 2026 (DeFremery Park) (funcheap.com)
• All About Emily Compagno: Career, Life & TV Appearances (crlmag.com)
• When LaVell Edwards invested in Kalani Sitake's life, he changed it forever (deseret.com)

Emeryville

• Historic 1931 Chrysler CD-8 Roadster Heads To Auction (moparinsiders.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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