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🌱 Patch AM: Why a Piedmont Cybertruck tragedy is shaping a new Tesla probe
And on the Piedmont Patch calendar - Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in San Francisco, CA!
Coffee in hand, Piedmont? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a Piedmont Cybertruck tragedy is shaping a new Tesla probe
Also on today's calendar: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in San Francisco, CA! and 8 more events.
Find out what's happening in Piedmontfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Piedmontfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: Cool with clouds and sun, with a high of 54 and low of 42 degrees.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 58, low: 41.
- Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 56 and low of 40 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• NHTSA investigating Tesla Model 3 door releases following complaints (ktvu.com) — Federal safety regulators are probing Tesla Model 3 door releases, echoing concerns raised by Piedmont families whose college-age children died in a Cybertruck crash in the city. The investigation focuses on whether emergency door controls are too hard to find, and follows lawsuits by two Piedmont families alleging their children couldn’t escape after the vehicle lost power. 
📸 Around Piedmont
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Piedmont
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★ Featured events ★
- Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in San Francisco, CA!
The Westin San Francisco Airport, 1 Old Bayshore Hwy, Millbrae
7:00 pm
Friday January 9
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Other local events
- DBFL Monthly Bag Sale this Saturday, Dec. 27 from 10am-12noon
2501 Harrison St , Oakland
10:00 am - (Dec 29 - Jan 2) Winter Math Camp for Kids ages 6-16
Kehilla Community Synagogue , 1300 Grand Ave , Piedmont
9:00 am - English Conversation Club
Temescal Branch Library , 5205 Telegraph Avenue , Oakland
4:00 pm - Beyond D&D: roleplaying game night
Piedmont Avenue Branch Library , 160 - 41St Street , Oakland
5:30 pm - Piedmont Noon Year's Eve — Ronnie's Awesome List
Piedmont Veterans' Memorial Building , 401 Highland Ave , Piedmont
10:00 am - Noon Year’s Eve
Piedmont Veterans' Memorial Building , 401 Highland Ave , Piedmont
11:00 am - Veteran Support: Insight Housing
Piedmont Avenue Branch Library , 160 - 41St Street , Oakland
11:30 am - English Conversation Club
Piedmont Avenue Branch Library , 160 - 41St Street , Oakland
6:00 pm - Oakland Youth Poet Laureate Alumni Showcase and Application Launch
Piedmont Avenue Branch Library , 160 - 41St Street , Oakland
7:00 pm - Tenants Rights Clinic
Piedmont Avenue Branch Library , 160 - 41St Street , Oakland
3:00 pm
Saturday December 27
Monday December 29
Tuesday December 30
Wednesday December 31
Thursday January 1
Friday January 2
Sunday January 4
📣 Piedmont Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Family Story Time @Central CCR
Berkeley Public Library , 2090 Kittredge St , Berkeley
10:30 am - Scott Amendola
Piedmont Piano Company , 1728 San Pablo Ave , Oakland
5:30 pm - Sunday in the Park with George — Stagebridge
Shotgun Players at the Ashby Stage , 1901 Ashby Ave , Berkeley
7:00 pm - DEEP BASEMENT SHAKERS — Jupiter
Jupiter , 2181 Shattuck Ave. , Berkeley
7:00 pm
Saturday December 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Not celebrating Christmas for 65 years.
Happy Festivus! (Feats of strength and airing of grievances) (Nextdoor Lower Piedmont)
- ServiceMASTER Clean posted a job opening for Janitor in Oakland. Apply here.
- G2 Secure Staff posted a job opening for Janitorial Agent in Oakland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Piedmont here.
🗞 Nearby News
Oakland
- Place on a plate: Silver Oak chef Mistry offers more than ‘pairing' wine with food (fresnobee.com)
- SF's Iconic Punchline Comedy Club: Secret Guest List (SF Comedy Kings) (funcheap.com)
- Dec. 2025 Food & Drink Updates: Mamacita Opens; Tokyo Central Restaurant Unveiled; Benihana Update; Choc'Late Mama Temporary Closure; Jungdon Katsu Opens (evilleeye.com)
Emeryville
- Animal Rights Activist Zoe Rosenberg Released From Jail: Watch (patch.com)
- Secret Guest List: Cobb's Free Comedy Nights (Comedy Showcase) (funcheap.com)
- Astronomers See Fireworks From Violent Collisions Around Nearby Star (astrobiology.com)
Alameda
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
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