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Hello Piedmont! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Want your Piedmont yard to be more wildfire-ready this year?
  • Could Tesla’s “armor” have trapped victims in a Piedmont fire?
  • How Piedmont finally snapped its losing streak against Campolindo

Also on today's calendar: CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE Mary the Prophet: She Magnifies the Lord and 9 more events.

Find out what's happening in Piedmontfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Piedmontfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Wednesday: A few showers, with a high of 62 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Thursday: Windy with rain at times, temps: high: 58, low: 49.
  • Friday: Windy and cool with rain, with a high of 54 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Local garden club hosts 'Living With Wildfire' community meeting on Jan. 21 (piedmontexedra.com) — Piedmont residents can learn how to better protect their homes from wildfire at a “Living With Wildfire” program hosted by the Piedmont Garden Club on Jan. 21, 2026, at Piedmont Community Hall. Fire Chief Dave Brannigan and garden expert Saxon Holt will share practical fire-wise landscaping and home-hardening tips; attendees are asked to RSVP by Jan. 16.
   

• They survived a Cybertruck crash. An inferno led to a race against time. (washingtonpost.com) — A deadly 2024 Cybertruck crash in Piedmont is now central to wrongful-death lawsuits claiming Tesla’s armored doors and thick glass trapped passengers as fire spread. Investigators and safety experts say the vehicle’s electronic door releases and rugged design may hinder escape and rescue, while Tesla denies responsibility and maintains the truck met safety standards.
   

• Piedmont pulls out close win at Campolindo (piedmontexedra.com) — Piedmont High School’s boys basketball team finally broke through against Campolindo, earning a 52-48 road win on Dec. 20 after six straight losses in the series. Led by Dillon Casey’s 19 points and strong team defense, the Highlanders now look ahead to a Jan. 3 home game against McKinleyville, giving local fans a chance to cheer them on in person.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Spreading Holiday Cheer to Our YANA Community
    The holiday spirit was on full display today as Sergeant Cutler and CSO Anwar went on a special mission to visit participants in our You Are Not… (Nextdoor )
  • AC Transit Line 1T buses were on detour due to fire department activity in Oakland but have returned to regular routes.
    6:45AM on Dec 22: AC Transit alerts Line 1T riders of bus detours due to fire department activity in Oakland, with stops at 39th Ave. temporarily… (Nextdoor )
  • Cost Plus, Inc. - World Market posted a job opening for Seasonal Stock Associate in Oakland. Apply here.
  • La Clinica de la Raza posted a job opening for Children Hospital Dental Assisting Extern in Oakland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Piedmont here.

🗞 Nearby News

Oakland

  • Oakland's Black Arts Movement and Business District wins coveted state designation (oaklandside.org)
  • D23's 2025 in Review: Best Year Ever! (d23.com)
  • Ripple Foods Gets USD 17 Million in New Funding to Expand Plant-Based Milks (coherentmarketinsights.com)

Emeryville

  • Early Release For Jailed Animal Rights Activist Zoe Rosenberg (patch.com)
  • "Swedish House Mafia" NYE at SF's Pier 80 (funcheap.com)

Berkeley

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-- The Patch AM Team

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