Ramona-Ronada Project: Four-Way Stop Signs?

The Park Commission will conduct a public meeting Wednesday on a traffic plan for the Ramona/Ronada avenues project.

City Council Poised to OK New Medical Office

The Piedmont City Council meets tonight after its August hiatus.

Groups Protest Plans for Piedmont Ave. BevMo

Members of neighborhood and merchant groups turned out Saturday to protest plans for a new BevMo liquor store on Piedmont Avenue.

Help Piedmont Schools Earn Up to $50,000

Energy Upgrade fundraiser Energize for the Prize offers new incentives in 2012 to help homeowners save energy and money while supporting six Piedmont schools

Vandals Spray-Paint Hall Fenway Bench

A crew will be working this afternoon (Wednesday) to return the bench to its original condition.

Measure Y Parcel Tax: Rebuttal Arguments

Proponents and opponents of the November ballot measure to renew Piedmont's municipal services tax tackle each other's arguments.

Low-Flying 'Copter Measuring Radiation Levels

A helicopter spotted over Piedmont Monday wasn't searching for crime suspects. It's part of a Homeland Security project that's continuing through Saturday.

Voter Registration Goes High Tech

New online system through the California Secretary of State's office will speed up the process of registering and help reduce human errors.

Parcel Tax Renewal: Pro, Con and Impartial

Piedmonters will vote on renewing the city's municipal services tax on Nov. 6. Here are the ballot arguments for and against the renewal as submitted to the City Clerk's office.

Vacancy on County Recycling Board

This is part of StopWaste.org. The deadline for applications is Sept. 21, 2012.

Mary King to Represent Piedmont on BART Board

The former Alameda County supervisor and interim AC Transit director was appointed to fill a temporary vacancy. A new District 3 representative will be chosen in the Nov. 6 election.

Planning Board Won't Act on Backyard Chickens

The Piedmont Planning Commission took a "hands off" stance on further regulation of keeping chickens after a public hearing Monday.

Spare the Air Alert Issued for Saturday

It's the third alert in a row.

Marin Oysters Linked to Bacterial Illness

State health officials have recalled oysters from the Drakes Bay Oyster Co.

Montclair Girls' Art to Grace Fourth Bore

Two sisters who attend Thornhill Elementary School are among the six winners in a competition to design Art Deco-themed medallions to grace the new fourth bore of the Caldecott Tunnel.

Public Hearing on Backyard Chickens Monday

The Piedmont Planning Commission will hold a public hearing Monday evening on potential amendments to the city's zoning code to regulate the keeping of chickens.

Richmond Residents Angry About Chevron Fire

Hundreds of infuriated residents packed a town hall meeting in Richmond Tuesday night after a fire at the Chevron oil refinery sent nearly 1,000 people to hospitals.

City Council Approves New Police Contract

No one appears completely happy with the new Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Piedmont and the Piedmont Police Officers Association.

The Great Piedmont Backyard Chicken War

Keeping chickens in your back yard is increasingly popular in Piedmont, but some local residents are petitioning the city to institute stricter controls.

City Plans Smoke Testing of Sewers Aug. 7-21

You may see smoke coming from manhole covers, building foundations, roof vents.

BART Will Try 'Bike Fridays' in August

In a pilot program, bicycles will be allowed on BART train during commute hours on Fridays in August

Park Commission Meets Wednesday

Tree removals, Piedmont Manor entry column are on the agenda.

City's Finance Director Announces Retirement

Mark Bichsel announced Tuesday that he will retire in February 2013.

Inside the Presidential Dinner: Menu, Remarks

The chef: Alice Waters. The menu: grilled prawns, beef tenderloin, chocolate-cherry bombe. Among the guests: Rep. Barbara Lee.

President Obama Shakes Some Hands En Route to Piedmont Fundraising Dinner

Several Piedmont residents, including children, were thrilled when the President made an unscheduled stop on Mountain Avenue to greet bystanders.

President Barack Obama Visits Piedmont Today

A late-afternoon fundraising dinner in Piedmont is one of three events President Obama is scheduled to attend in the East Bay today.

President's Hosts: How Much Did They Give?

A look at political donations by Quinn Delaney and Wayne Jordan, the couple hosting today's fundraising event in Piedmont for President Barack Obama's reelection campaign.

President Obama, Mitt Romney in Bay Area Today

President Obama has changed his schedule and will arrive in the Bay Area Sunday evening.

Update on President's Visit: Afternoon Reception, Oakland Street Closures

The Oakland Police Department has announced details of street closures, "no parking" zones and other security information for President Barack Obama's fundraising visit on Monday.

What Republicans Think of California's New Primary System

A plurality of local GOP leaders who responded to a Patch survey said the new system hurts their party, but a majority say GOP candidates won't move toward the center for the November election.

'No Parking' Zones for President's Visit

Several Piedmont streets will be off limits to parked cars on Monday, when President Barack Obama will visit Piedmont for a fundraising event.

Public Hearing on Beach Playfield Tonight

The Piedmont Recreation Commission will hold the first of two public hearings on use of the Beach Playfield today at 7:30 p.m.

Local Election Season Kicks Off, Filing Opens

On Nov. 6, 2012, Piedmont residents will be for board members in a variety of special districts.

State Relaxes Public Right-to-Know Rules

In an effort to save money, the state relaxed the Brown Act mandate that requires local jurisdictions to keep the public informed. Piedmont, though, plans to keep right on with its current system.

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