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Also check out PRD Piedmont Cup Cardboard Boat Races on the Piedmont Patch calendar
Good morning Piedmont! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What the AC Transit harassment finding means for Piedmont's board representation.
- Why tiny Piedmont Unified is pushing UC to revive the SAT.
- How a Hall of Famer helped launch girls' rugby at Piedmont High.
Also on today's calendar: 9th annual Blues, Brews & BBQ and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 74 and low of 58 degrees.
- Saturday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 76, low: 58.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy and not as warm, with a high of 69 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• AC Transit director subjected to 'unwanted physical contact,' investigation finds (berkeleyside.org) — Piedmont riders' representation on the AC Transit board is at stake as an investigation finds Director Joel Young subjected fellow director Sarah Syed to unwanted physical contact, just as both vie for new ward seats. The report, video release, and reactions from female elected officials are now shaping endorsements in the Ward 3 race that covers Piedmont, Oakland, and Alameda. 
• UC regents get first look at students' worsening math skills as SAT debate heats up (sfchronicle.com) — Piedmont Unified is one of just two school districts statewide publicly urging UC regents to bring back SAT and ACT requirements, as new data show worsening math performance among undergraduates. Their stance puts local families at the center of a heated debate over equity, academic rigor, and how best to prepare students for increasingly math-heavy college majors.
• Crawford Joins World Rugby Hall of Fame (therugbybreakdown.com) — Piedmont gets a shout-out on the global rugby stage, as Hall of Fame inductee Jen Crawford is credited with co-founding the Piedmont High School girls' rugby club while helping grow the sport nationwide. Her international career, World Cup titles, and club success are highlighted ahead of her induction ceremony tied to a major USA–England match this fall.
📸 Around Piedmont
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Piedmont
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★ Featured events ★
- PRD Piedmont Cup Cardboard Boat Races →
Piedmont Community Pool, 777 Magnolia Avenue, Piedmont
2:00 pm
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Kingdom Builder's Community Health and Wellness Fair
Piedmont Avenue Branch Library, 160 - 41St Street, Oakland
10:00 am - Open Art Lab
Piedmont Avenue Branch Library, 160 - 41St Street, Oakland
2:00 pm - MARCIO CANDIDO →
PIEDMONT CA - 9th annual Blues, Brews & BBQ →
Washington Park - Alameda, 740 Central Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501
12:00 pm - Piedmont Scout Pack 3 at Join Nights at Havens →
Havens Elementary School, 323 Highland Avenue, Piedmont
6:15 pm - Troop 11 →
Piedmont Community Church 400 Highland Ave, Piedmont
7:30 pm - Beyond D&D: roleplaying game night
Piedmont Avenue Branch Library, 160 - 41St Street, Oakland
5:30 pm - Troop 1 →
Piedmont Community Church 400 Highland Ave, Piedmont
7:30 pm - Chair Yoga
Piedmont Avenue Branch Library, 160 - 41St Street, Oakland
10:30 am - Troop 6 →
1 Estates Dr, Piedmont
7:30 pm - Five Little Monkeys 25th Anniversary Celebration! →
1240 Solano Ave, Albany
11:00 am
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
Wednesday September 23
Sunday September 27
📣 Piedmont Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Legends Hospitality posted a job opening for Security Dispatcher - Part Time in Oakland. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (08241) - 3639 MacArthur Blvd in Oakland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Piedmont here.
🗞 Nearby News
Oakland
- Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport and iHeartRadio surprise Bay Area pair with instant trip to Las Vegas (portofoakland.com)
- Oakland Unified faces civil rights complaint over programs for Latino youth (oaklandside.org)
- Kaplan Fox Alerts Unicycive Therapeutics, Inc. (UNCY) Investors Who Suffered Losses to a Securities Class Action - Deadline is November 2, 2026 (natlawreview.com)
Alameda
- Eli's Mile High Club, Iconic Oakland Music Venue, Will Close After 52 Years Amid Patio Dispute (patch.com)
- Crews Extinguish Blaze At Vacant Building In Alameda (patch.com)
San Leandro
- Homeless Oakland Man Tried To Kill Teen Girl He Was Trafficking: Police (patch.com)
Ok Piedmont! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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