City of Oakland Agrees to Settle Two Separate Lawsuits

The Oakland City Council voted in a closed session late last week to approve both settlements.

East Bay Honors Veterans With Jubilant Celebrations, Solemn Memorials

The Bay Area takes time to thank and remember those who have served on the 95th anniversary of what is now commemorated as Veterans Day.

Fill Piedmont Patch with Veterans Day 2014 Tributes

Tuesday, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day. Leave a tribute or thank you to a veteran in the comments section, or upload a photo.

Free Meals and Deals to Vets, Military on Veterans Day: The List

Across the country, businesses offer free or discounted meals and services to retired and active U.S. military personnel.

DMV Lists New Documents Required For Driver License Under AB 60

DMV now will verify identity AND California residency, with such documents as rental and mortgage contracts or utility bills.

Spare The Air: Winter Alert Issued For Sunday

Air quality in the Bay Area is forecast to be unhealthy.

Bogus Jet Blue Email New Take on Nigerian Check Fraud

The "Wrap Scam" has been around for more than a year, according to the Federal Trade Commission, but the latest one is using Jet Blue.

BART Announces Opening of Connecting Service to Oakland Airport

BART will hold a public celebration on Nov. 21 to give the community a chance to check out the new stations and take a free ride on the trai

Red Cross Blood Drives in Alameda County in November

Give thanks by giving blood through the Red Cross this holiday season.

Stay In Pumpkin Mode: Here Are Two Amazing Recipes

One is for Pumpkin Risotto, and the other for Pumpkin Stew. Double yum!

WMAC Wants Your Campaign Signs, Voter Mailers & Fliers for Recycling on Nov. 15

Bring your election materials to the America Recycles Day celebration at the Davis Street Resource Recovery Complex, get free compost!

How to Verify Your Polling Place in Piedmont

Polling locations occasionally change from the time the Official Sample Ballot is printed. Best to double check where to vote.

Piedmont's 'One City, One Book' Project Returns for 2015

The annual reading experience is now in its fifth year.

Watch 'Thriller' Flash Mob Take Over Street in Oakland on Halloween Night

Professional dance company thrills busy city street in the East Bay for the third year in a row.

Is Your Piedmont Church Or School Hosting A Holiday Food Drive? Announce It On Patch!

Add it for FREE to the Patch Bulletin Board. The local listings will be moved to the main Patch page, Facebook and Twitter. Details here ...

Friday's BART Ridership Ranks 3rd of All Time Thanks to Giants Parade

BART officials said the agency served 511,641 trips on Friday, short of the highest ridership day exactly two years earlier.

A Little Advance Planning Can Simplify Your Holiday Mailings

These tips may help you ship on time, plus a list of all upcoming USPS shipping deadlines for cards and packages.

Daylight Saving Time 2014 Ends Sunday, Change Your Smoke Alarm Batteries

Bye bye sun, it's time to "fall back."

Strike Over: Recycling Workers Ratify Contract

Wages will eventually rise to $20.94 an hour. Sweet deal on family health benefits.

California Issues Ebola Quarantine Order; One Stanford Doctor Quarantined

The new statewide directive applies to those arriving from West Africa who had contact with the Ebola-infected.

Rain Likely on Halloween in Bay Area, Forecasters Say

Will the wet weather ruin your Halloween plans?

Cold & Flu Season is Here and Healthy Living Starts in the Kitchen

Cleaning tips for kitchen germ hideouts. Number three might surprise you!

Yummy! How to Roast the Perfect Pumpkin Seed

Adding a little spice to an autumn favorite.

Evenflo Expands Harness Buckle Recall

The defect can cause the harness buckles on these seats to become difficult or impossible to unlatch.

Easy DIY, Affordable Halloween Costume Ideas

Halloween is a week away. If your kids don't have a costume, here are some ideas for things you can make at the last minute.

Comcast Reducing Annual California Water Use by 10 Million Gallons

Have you noticed dirty Comcast trucks around town? There's a good reason for the dust.

State Establishes Ebola Hotline & Call Center

While there are no confirmed cases of Ebola in California, many folks have questions and fear.

5 Ways to Handle a Halloween Candy Overload

#2 helps parents steal back a few pieces at a time.

Nearby Solar Eclipse Viewing Parties Are in Oakland, Berkeley, Fremont & Walnut Creek

Tomorrow - Thursday, Oct. 23! And experts say the best viewing will be between 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

State Warns Against Using Decorative Contact Lenses for Halloween

If the colored lenses aren't dispensed by an eye care professional, you could be risking injury, even blindness.

It's Time to Review Your Medicare Coverage

Open enrollment runs through Dec. 7. And some good news: Medicare Advantage and Part D plans are improving.

Donate Blood in October, Be Entered to Win $5,000 Visa Gift Card: Upcoming Blood Drives in Alameda County

And find out how your high schooler can be entered to win a scholarship by sponsoring a successful blood drive.

Watch for Fireballs in the Sky: Orionids Meteor Shower Peak 2014

We're in for quite a show Oct. 21-22!

Watch for Fireballs in the Sky: Orionids Meteor Shower Peak 2014

We're in for quite a show Oct. 21-22!

Eat for Free in Oakland on Saturday at Event to Fight Food Waste

5000 lunches made from fresh food that would have been wasted to raise awareness and celebrate the solutions to food waste

East Bay Residents Share Their Memories of Loma Prieta

25 years after the earthquake in 1989, East Bay residents remember the dramatic events of that day.

Fire Chief Says 1989 Quake Catalyst for Nationwide Improvements in Search and Rescue

The day Loma Prieta struck the Bay Area everything changed. [VIDEO]

Recalling When Loma Prieta Interrupted the 1989 World Series ... and What Happened Next

John Murphy of Prep2Prep.com in San Jose was at Candlestick Park when the 6.9 earthquake hit.

East Bay Municipal Utility District to host Meetings to Discuss Ongoing Drought Response, Rates

Meetings will be held in October and November in Walnut Creek, Richmond, Oakland and Castro Valley

25 Years Since Loma Prieta: Are You Ready for the Next Big Earthquake?

The anniversary of the 6.9 quake is Friday. The American Red Cross offers residents tips to help be prepared.