Senate Bill Would Regulate Privacy on Facebook, Social Networking Sites

The Senate bill would require websites to remove personal information upon request of users.

Piedmont's League of Women Voters to Host Assemblymember Nancy Skinner at Spring Luncheon

The free program is followed by the League’s spring luncheon from 12 to 1 p.m. Advance reservations and payment of $25 for the luncheon are required before May 6.

Pool Manager Leaves – Replacement Being Recruited

The first pool manager hired by Piedmont since the city took over the community pool in 2011, Nick Cuevas, has left to work for the city of Newark. Piedmont has posted the opening and is recruiting a replacement.

Where to Volunteer on Earth Day

More than 90 sites in Oakland are looking for volunteers on Earth Day, Saturday, April 20. Among them are several near Piedmont, including Splash Pad Park and at the Morcom Rose Garden.

Recreation Commission Meeting Canceled

Spring break means no Recreation Commission meeting this month.

Oakland Mayor Says: 'SeeClickFix My Favorite to Report Potholes'

Oakland's mayor recommends using SeeClickFix to report potholes in advance of the city's annual "Pothole Blitz." (If the SeeClickFix map for Piedmont Avenue and Grand Lake isn't displaying properly, please refresh this page.)

Lighting Up the Grand Avenue Entrance Pillar

A $5,000 donation from the Piedmont Garden Club will help pay for the lighting.

Arbor Day: An (Edible) Tree Grows in Piedmont

Ramen Shop co-founder and chef Jerry Jaksich will be a key speaker at this year's annual Arbor Day celebtration, which will focus on edible gardens.

Piedmont Planning Commission Meets Today

A half dozen design reviews and requests for variances are on the agenda.

Budget Advisory Committee Meets Tuesday

The agenda includes a review of the Piedmont police and fire pension plan.

Council: Risk Management Plan Needs Changes

A new risk management policy for major capital improvement projects needs tweaking, the Piedmont City Council decided this week after hearing from Piedmont League of Women Voters representatives and other speakers at the April 1 council meeting.

Skinner Bill to Regulate Ammunition Sales Goes to Committee

Assemblyember Nancy Skinner till present her proposed legislation to the state Assembly's public safety committee on Tuesday, April 2.

License Plate Readers, Home Security Cameras on Safety Committee Agenda

The Piedmont Public Safety Committee on Thursday will discuss the proposal to install license plate cameras at city entrances and exits and also home or private surveillance camera systems.

Piedmont Receives 119 Letters for Bike/Ped Grant Application

The City of Piedmont collected 119 letters of support, with nearly half coming from Piedmont Middle School students, for its grant application to develop a comprehensive bicycle and pedestrian plan for the city.

BART Board to Consider Evening Meetings — 'More Accessible for Public'

Only four members of the public attended a recent Bay Area Rapid Transit District meeting on fare increases. New board members say the 9 a.m. meeting time is one reason why.

Appeals Court: Undergrounding Lawsuit Will Go to Trial

The California Court of Appeal upheld a trial court ruling that denied a petition to compel arbitration in the case.

Officials Hope Bolt Issue Won't Delay Opening of New Bay Bridge Span

About one-third of the giant bolts on one portion of the bridge have popped out of place.

Alameda County Administrator Makes Over $400,000 A Year — For Life

A San Francisco Chronicle column tally of the pay and benefits for Alameda County Administrator Susan Muranishi has caused quite a stir. What do you think?

BART Seismic Work to Cause Delays in Late-Night Transbay Service

Anticipated delays of up to 20 minutes will begin tonight, could last for 14 months, BART officials say.

Street Closures for Oakland Running Festival Sunday

Among the streets that will be closed in one or both directions for varying lengths of time are Piedmont, Lakeshore and La Salle avenues, Mountain Boulevard and 41st Street.

Council Warms to License Plate Cameras

A proposal to put license plate readers at all entrances and exits of Piedmont won tentative support Monday from the City Council, which asked for a Public Safety Committee review and a vendor quote for the whole project.

Crews Working on Tree Removal Along Hwy. 13

Work begins Monday morning, March 18.

City Council Invites Public Proposals on Future Uses for the East Wing of 801 Magnolia

Public hearing set for Monday, May 6.

BART to Allow Bikes on All Trains Next Week

Next week, Monday through Friday, bikes will be allowed on all trains all day at all stations

City Staff Recommend Letting Qualified Younger Swimmers Use Lap Lanes, Keeping 5:30 a.m. Opening

The public will have a chance to comment on both issues at the Piedmont Recreation Commssion's meeting on Wednesday.

Talks Resume on Unpaid Costs of Blair Park Sports Complex Plan

The city of Piedmont has resumed negotiations with the Piedmont Recreational Facilities Organization over unpaid costs related to the aborted plan for a sports field complex in Blair Park, according to City Administrator Geoff Grote.

Public Hearing on Community Pool Opening Time, Lap Lane Use

The Piedmont Recreation Commission invites public comment at its March 20 meeting.

Council Fills 13 Open Slots on City Boards

Piedmont residents were named to fill vacancies on a half dozen commissions and committees.

Voters Approve Measure A

The parcel tax won with 77 percent of the vote.

City Seeks Residents' Letters of Support for Bike/Ped Grant

The City of Piedmont is applying for a grant to develop the city's first Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan and is asking residents to write letters of support by March 13. Letters can be emailed to the city to be included with the grant application.

View Comet Pan-STARRS March 5-12—With Luck

The comet named after the array of cameras and telescopes on Mount Haleakala on Maui may sport a very cool dust tail, says NASA, and it's one the first of two comets expected over the Northern Hemisphere in 2013.

State Senator Loni Hancock Accepting Applications for Summer Internship Program

Students must commit to a minimum of 10 to 12 hours per week throughout the program.

What City Employees in Piedmont Get in Salary, Pension and Benefits

State controller's office releases a list on public payroll. Alameda County has the second highest average salary among counties.

After 21 Years, Piedmont's Money Chief Offers Fond Goodbye

As Piedmont's longtime Director of Finance & Human Resources, Mark Bichsel, prepares to clean out his desk, he offers appreciation for the "incredible" enthusiasm that the community has for helping the city.

Access Your Social Security Benefits Information Online

The U.S. Social Security Administration has a new online feature, 'My Social Security Account,' which allows users secure access personal benefits information.

Public Hearing Tonight on Pool Fees, Schedule

The Piedmont City Council will consider changes to pool fees and operations at tonight's meeting.

What's Open, What's Closed for Presidents Day

The holiday schedule in and near Piedmont.

Is Alameda County Paying Enough into its Pension System?

An analyst from Mendocino County says Alameda and other counties are seriously underfunding their employees' retirement. County officials disagree.

Registration for Piedmont Special Election Closes Feb. 18

Need to register or change your voter registration address before the special election on Piedmont's school parcel tax? Here's how.

LWV Voters Forum on Measure A Provokes Questions, Discussion

If you missed the forum last week, you can view a video of it on the city's website.