Dead Whale Found in Oakland Estuary Towed Away, Necropsy Planned Friday

This is the fourth dead whale to turn up in the Bay Area since April.

ICYMI, Piedmont! Headlines from Around East Bay You May Have Missed

Unique reactions to quake caught on camera; blazing temperatures; dogs left in hot cars; Tesla fire; Steve Martin visits the East Bay; lice

Saturday Smiles: Cute Dogs React To Quake; Top High Schools in Nation; $42 Million Home for Sale

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WATCH: The 'Easiest Way' to Shuck Corn

We love this simple technique for shucking corn! Never fuss with those pesky corn silks ever again.

Bargain Hunting Alert: Find Yard Sales in Piedmont and Nearby

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Crews Repair Broken Water Pipe

Service has been restored to customers.

BREAKING: Repairs on Water Main Near Piedmont to Last Throughout Day

Oakland had five water mains break Monday after a 4.0-magnitude earthquake that morning. Officials are not sure if this break is related.

EBMUD Reports Nine Broken Water Pipes Following Monday Quake

Broken pipes found in Oakland, Berkeley and Richmond.

New Agreement Allows Airport Passengers to Use Uber

Travelers using Oakland Airport can get picked up and dropped off by Uber.

City Encourages Preparations for Big One After 4.0-Magnitude Quake

The 6:49 a.m. tremor was centered on the Hayward fault in the area between Lake Temescal and the Mountain View Cemetery.

Magnitude 4.0 Earthquake Strikes East Bay

The ground shook at 6:49 a.m. Did you feel the earthquake, Piedmont?

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Deputy drowns during rescue attempt; students injured in school bus crash; SUV lands on sidewalk near BART; $10 back to school haircuts

Saturday Smiles: Lost Wedding Ring Found in Sewer Line; Duckling Released into Wild; Officers Promoted

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Just In Time For Tomato Season: Panzanella Salad Recipe!

Warm garlic bread, mozzarella, basil, vinegar ... VERY easy!

Upcoming Blood Drives in Oakland and Nearby

Donate blood through the Red Cross in final weeks of summer

Assemblywoman's Newly Signed Bill to Address Parking Problems

The measure is set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2016.

Bargain Hunting Alert: Find Yard Sales in Piedmont and Nearby

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If You're Lousy At Packing Toiletries For Plane, Watch This Video

Here's how to assemble them in a tidy, compact kit to pass the TSA ... and without losing your mind.

Eyes To The Skies, Piedmont: Perseid Meteor Shower to Appear This Week

Because of the new moon this week, the 'shooting stars' will be more spectacular, an astronomy expert said.

East Bay Municipal Utility District Hosting Public Meeting Watershed Master Plan

The meeting will be held on Thursday, August 20, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.

ICYMI, Piedmont! Headlines from Around East Bay You May Have Missed

Taylor Swift fan needs new lungs; lightning strikes; Coast Guard Cutter's huge coke bust; kidnapper released; cheese recall

Saturday Smiles: Teen Competes in National Horse Competition; Firefighters Sent to Help With Fires; Badger Back in Wild

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IRS to Taxpayers: We Don't Send Cops to Homes

Don't be fooled by people calling to have you arrested immediately because you owe taxes; it does not work that way.

Bargain Hunting Alert: Find Yard Sales in Piedmont and Nearby

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Ministry Group Offers Help to Human Trafficking Victims

Hundreds of volunteers have joined the effort.

Don't Be The One Who Asks For A Fork! Here's How To Use Chopsticks

The only tutorial you will ever need.

Congrats To 'Erin' and 'Steve'! Graduates Of SF Zoo 'Fish School'

The two Magellenic penguin chicks were born in May. Zoo visit could be fun summer outing with the kids.

ICYMI, Piedmont! Headlines from Around East Bay You May Have Missed

Slain officer laid to rest; mystery of giant missing statue; 'corpse flower' blooms; fires; new charges for Pier 14 homicide suspect.

Saturday Smiles: Gilroy Garlic Champ; 'Corpse Flower' Blooms; Nation's First Vegetarian Drive-Thru Eatery Opens

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You'll Never Again Cut Watermelon Any Other Way! WATCH VIDEO

We love this quick and easy watermelon hack.

Bargain Hunting Alert: Find Yard Sales in Piedmont and Nearby

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Income Inequality in Bay Area Exceeds National Levels, Research Institute Finds

The average household income for the top 5 percent earners are 31.5 times greater than that of the bottom 20 percent in the Bay Area.

Blazing Temperatures: Parts of East Bay to Reach Highs Over 100 or More

Residents are urged to stay hydrated and keep physically demanding activities to the early morning hours. Check the full forecast here.

Piedmont Residents Asked to 'Spare The Air' on Tuesday

It will be hot. Smog levels will be high.

CA State Parks Kick Off Summer Art Contest For Ages 4-18

Submissions must be postmarked by September 8.

High Temperatures Expected This Week for Piedmont, East Bay

Residents are reminded to drink plenty of water and avoid too much sun exposure. Which day will be the worst?

ICYMI, Piedmont! Headlines from Around East Bay You May Have Missed

Police officer fatally shot during traffic stop; quakes; fires; man fatally struck by locomotive; would-be car thieves thwarted; worst roads

Endangered Otter Pups; Skunks Caught in Rat Traps; Multiple Mountain Lion Sightings; Cheetah Birthday: All in Calif.

Patch has a wide array of unique animal stories from around the state this week. Some of the photos are darling.

Saturday Smiles: Man Runs Every Street in Town; Lotto Winners; 95-Year-Old Yogi

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Are You Really Ready for the Next Big California Earthquake?

No one can predict when or where it will happen. Video of Napa's 6.1 quake from 2014 reminds all of us to make preparations now.