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

War memorial vandalized; convicted baby murderer gets 11 years; bank robbery; Listeria; unemployment and gas prices drop.

Saturday Smiles: Saving Puppies and Horses; Kids Enjoying Summer; Generous Donations; Heroes--Real and Pretend

Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from East Bay Patch sites and around the Bay Area.

Who Do You Want To See On Your 100th Birthday?

Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga, of course! Happy 100 years to Trudy West of the East Bay!

Bay Area Residents Most Well-Read in California

Amazon compiled its annual list of most well-read cities in America and two Bay Area cities are in the top 20.

Donations Sought to Save Puppy's Life

Little Frodo was all set to be adopted when he fell ill.

Look Up, Piedmont, As Venus And Jupiter 'Collide'

The king and queen of planets – dazzling Venus and bold Jupiter – will appear to nearly collide throughout June, plus meteor shower outlook.

Traffic Alert: BART Service Between Fruitvale, Coliseum Down Again This Weekend

Trains will be running in time for Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers at the O.co

Light Rain for Rest of Day in Piedmont and East Bay

Occasional heavy showers today are possible, but they won’t last long. Send your amazing rain photos to autumn.johnson@patch.com.

EBMUD Board Calls for Temporary 25 Percent Drought Surcharge

Water district spokeswoman Abby Figueroa said the permanent rate increase will mostly pay for infrastructure replacements.

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

Toddler found following alleged abduction; investigation of sex toy selfie homework; parking space dispute; fatal plane crash; Kaiser hiring

Saturday Smiles: Arrestee Nominates Cop for Award; Scratcher Winnings to Pay Off Home; World's Biggest Monopoly Board

Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from East Bay Patch sites and around the Bay Area.

Piedmont: Are You Ready for the Next Earthquake?

The new film 'San Andreas' has residents checking supplies and buying new preparedness kits.

Bargain Hunting Alert: Find Yard Sales in Piedmont and Nearby

We'll publish this weekly so you know how to plan all your used-good treasure hunting each weekend. Post your yard sales for free!

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

Domestic violence suspect standoff; fatal trailer fire; dog flu; plane crash near Tri-Valley; Jesus statue stolen from church.

Port Offers Free Tours on Franklin Roosevelt's Yacht

Port of Oakland officials said the boat trips will give area residents a close-up look at how Oakland’s seaport works.

Saturday Smiles: Troop Honors Fallen; Swim Team to States; Female Athlete of the Year

Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from East Bay Patch sites and around the Bay Area.

What Piedmont Dog Owners Should Know About Dog Flu

Experts want to avoid panic but the virus, which has made its way to California, can be deadly. We have prevention tips you need to know.

Bargain Hunting Alert: Find Yard Sales in Piedmont and Nearby

We'll publish this weekly so you know how to plan all your used-good treasure hunting each weekend. Post your yard sales for free!

Upcoming Blood Drives Near Piedmont and In Alameda County

The community is encouraged to donate blood in honor of World Blood Donor Day.

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

Grass fire in center divide; home invasion suspects arrested; alleged Livermore drunk driver charged; plane crash; dogs saved from fire

Saturday Smiles: Woman Who Didn't Know She Was Pregnant Delivers Baby; Coast Guard Cutter Comes Home; Officer Rescues Stray Dog

Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from East Bay Patch sites and around the Bay Area.

Bargain Hunting Alert: Find Yard Sales in Piedmont and Nearby

We'll publish this weekly so you know how to plan all your used-good treasure hunting each weekend. Post your yard sales for free!

Wandering Bear, Mountain Lion; Dog Sickened by Weed; Sea Lion in Bar; Third Dead Whale Washes Ashore: All in CA

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

BART Service Between Two Oakland Stations Closed This Weekend

The track closure will allow crews to repair a section of track that has worn-down wooden ties between the tracks.

4.4 Million Californians Hitting the Road Memorial Day Weekend

It's a 4.6 percent increase over last year and the largest number of Memorial Day holiday travelers from the Golden State since 2005.

Piedmont Residents Who Donate Blood Can Get a Free Tote

The totes will be distributed over Memorial Day weekend as the Red Cross kicks off a campaign to keep donations high during summer vacation.

Going to the Peninsula, Piedmont? San Mateo-Hayward Bridge Closed this Weekend

For the second time this month, Caltrans crews continue to resurface and treat the deck structure, as well as perform maintenance repairs.

East Bay MUD Officials Respond to Water Main Break in Oakland

Fifty customers in the area, including at two apartment complexes, are without water while the cast iron main from 1924 is repaired.

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

Community helps Little Leaguer who collapsed on baseball field; two arrested for shooting at officer; hidden camera in dorm bathroom; fires

Saturday Smiles: So Many School Awards; Heroic Police, Firefighters Honored; U.S. Soccer Team Gets Emotional Surprise; Sea Lion Stowaway

Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from East Bay Patch sites and around the Bay Area.

Zoo, Chabot Science Center Offering Discounts To AC Transit Riders

Take the kids! The discounts are in effect through August.

Bargain Hunting Alert: Find Yard Sales in Piedmont and Nearby

We'll publish this weekly so you know how to plan all your used-good treasure hunting each weekend. Post your yard sales for free!

Thousands Ride on Bike to Work Day, Celebrations Planned

Were you one of the Piedmont residents to ride to work today?

Brown the New Green? Hah! Not When There's Paint!!!

An old trick of golf courses is showing up on suburban lawns around Northern California.

Beware, Piedmont, Of Latest Telephone Scam

This one involves fraudsters pretending to be from the DMV.

Sunday Smiles: Vote for Baby Baboon's Name; Celebrating Superior Students; the Beauty of Mt. Diablo

Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from East Bay Patch sites and around the Bay Area.

An Update From Piedmont Patch

You can continue to enjoy Patch, but updates will be on hold for a day while we do some maintenance.

#StampOutHunger, Piedmont! Leave Bag Of Non-Perishables At Your Mailbox On Saturday

The May 9 nationwide campaign marks the largest one-day food drive in America.

ICYMI Piedmont! Headlines Around the East Bay You May Have Missed This Week

Money raised for Livermore crash victims; new Whole Foods holding social on Saturday; Danville bicyclist killed in collision.

I Need a Name!

This little guy is less than two months old and he’s waiting for his name. Click to vote.