Water Main Break Closes Oakland Avenue

A break in a 12-inch water main on Oakland Avenue Sunday night had repair crews working into the ealry morning hours

Report: PRFO Owes the City Over $220,000 in Blair Park Project Costs

The Piedmont Recreational Facilities Organization hasn't made a payment to the City of Piedmont since September, according to a report prepared by City Administrator Geoffrey Grote

Longer Check-Out Times at Tool Lending Library

Also in the works: larger tool inventory, changes to reservations system. The Oakland Tool Lending Library is available to Piedmont residents.

Bay-Friendly Landscaping Gets a Local Boost

The Piedmont Park Commsision gave its recommendation to a proposed ordinance that promotes environmentally friendly landscaping

Budget Advisory Committee Meets Tonight

Also check out a Piedmont Civic Association report on last week's meeting

Poll: Should the City Council Rescind Its Approval of the Blair Park EIR?

Is terminating the sports field project adequate, or should the Piedmont City Council also rescind its approval of the Blair Park environmental impact report?

The Sewer Saga, or How I Got Stuck on Page 17

The election is long over and Measure A long defeated, but the story about Piedmont's sewer system just won't go away

Dropping the Blair Park Sports Field Project: Official Responses

Public officials, citizens, proponents and opponents weigh in on the request by Piedmont city staff and PRFO for the city council to rescind its approval of the soccer field project on Moraga Avenue

City Likely to Reject Blair Park Soccer Field

City Administrator Geoffrey Grote and the PRFO will ask the Piedmont City Council to rescind its approval for the controversial sports field proposal

EBMUD: No Water Restrictions This Year

East Bay Municipal Utility District officials said this week that it's unlikely they will impose any water use restrictions this year, although they still consider it a dry year

Alameda County Supervisors Accept Nadia Lockyer's Resignation

There was no disagreement Tuesday morning among Alameda County Supervisors about whether to formally accept the resignation of Nadia Lockyer, who won the District 2 seat in 2010.

City Eyes Removal of Seven Street Trees

The Park Commission will hold a public hearing Mary 2 on the proposed removal of several liquidambar trees on Monte and Mesa avenues

County Supervisor Nadia Lockyer Resigns

Lockyer, who has been in the headlines for the past two months after alleging physical abuse from a former boyfriend and entering a drug rehab program, formally resigned from the Alameda County Board of Supervisors Friday.

Budget Gap in Alameda County Smaller than Last Year’s Shortfall

Alameda County officials announced an $88 million funding gap this year, which is down from last year's $138 million deficit.

Alameda County Probation Chief Details in 1997 Article How He Intentionally Hit a Man With His Car

A 1997 article written by David Gaither, also known as David Muhammad, the probation chief currently facing a sexual harassment lawsuit, details a case in which he was arrested on a charge of attempted murder at age 15.

Special School Board Meeting on Beach School Renovation Price

Board of Education members are expected to approve an increase in the guaranteed maximum price for Cahill Construction, Inc., a follow-up to another, smaller increase last month

Wildwood Traffic, Sewers on Council Agenda

The Piedmont City Council may order a traffic study of the Wildwood Avenue-Nova Drive-Magnolia Avenue neighborhood as a result of residents' complaints about speeding

Moraga Avenue Open to Through Traffic Again

The stretch of Moraga Avenue opposite Blair Park that was closed because of a Friday morning landslide reopened early Saturday evening

Moraga Avenue to Remain Closed Overnight

A landslide and downed power lines and trees closed Moraga Avenue from Red Rock Road to Piedmont's eastern city limits beginning about 7 a.m. Friday, April 13

Piedmont Crime Down Overall but Burglaries Up

The first quarter of 2012 showed a sharper increase in burglaries, compared to last year

New Committee Buckling Down to Budget Review

Tuesday's meeting of the Budget Advisory and financial Planning committee is open to the public but will not be televised

Planning Commission to Elect New Chair

This will be the first meeting for newly appointed Planning Commissioner Tom Jintang Zhang

Making Its Debut: New Budget Advisory Committee

The committee's five "freshman" appointees will select a chair when they meet for the first time on Tuesday

Alameda County Ranks Higher Than Most

According to a new report, Alameda County is healthier than 62 percent of other California counties.

Slick New Seats on Some BART Trains

In response to rider requests for cleaner, more comfortable seats, BART displayed new vinyl seats this week, part of a larger move toward BART's new "fleet of the future."

iPad on the Agenda, or Agenda on the iPad?

The Piedmont City Council is exploring "paperless" agendas and background packets

Arbor Day: Cherry Blossom Time in Piedmont

The city marked its 16 annual Arbor Day celebration with ceremonial tree planting, garden talks and displays, Japanese music and, fortunately, sunshine in Piedmont Park

Yes, Piedmont Does Recycle (Don't Believe Everything You Read)

Recent news reports of Piedmont's "lowly" diversion rate are incorrect, say city and Richmond Sanitary staff

City Council Names New Commission Members

Twenty Piedmont residents were appointed to the unpaid volunteer positions on seven city committees and commissions after a round of interviews at a special council meeting Thursday

EBMUD Worried About Water Supply Despite Rains

The snowpack this year is about one-third of normal in the area that supplies major EBMUD reservoirs, district officials say

Nancy Skinner, Running Unopposed, Holding 'Iron Chef' Campaign Fundraiser

Skinner, who will represent Piedmont in the newly configured Assembly District 15, wants to raise funds to begin communicating with new constituents who are being added to her district

City Commissions: 21 Openings, 37 Applicants

Piedmont City Council members will interview applicants for open slots on various city commissions and committees Thursday, then make their appointments. Here's a rundown on who has applied for what.

Rep. Barbara Lee Speaks Out on Trayvon Martin Death

"This is a defining moment where we really have to begin to deal with some of the very ugly issues that continue to be swept under the rug," said Lee, whose Congressional district includes Piedmont

County Holds Hearing on Cell Phone Issues

Cell phone or telecommunications tower issues? You have a chance to air your concerns on Thursday.

School Board to Hold Public Hearing on Increase in Parcel Tax Levy

The chart in the article below shows what Piedmont property owners would pay next year if the PUSD Board of Education levies the maximum allowable 5 percent increase on Measure B parcel taxes

Where the Jobs Are — and Where They Aren't: February Unemployment Rates in the East Bay

The unemployment rate in Alameda and Contra Costa counties was flat between January and February 2012 but lower than a year ago. Piedmont's unemployment rate for February 2012 was 5 percent.

Air District Urges Natural Gas Inserts in Fireplaces

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District issued an appeal Thursday titled, "Don't Burn Through Another Tax Refund," urging residents to use natural gas inserts in their fireplaces instead of burning wood

Sharing Fire Chief with Albany 'A Success'

A one-year pilot program in which the cities of Piedmont and Albany have shared the services of Fire Chief Ed Tubbs comes up for renewal in April.

Climate Change: The End of Sierra Skiing?

The USGS predicts higher temperatures, stronger storms, increased fire danger — and lots less snow

Arbor Day in Piedmont: 100 Years of Cherry Blossoms

Piedmont is one of several U.S. communities that will celebrate Arbor Day with the planting of cherry trees, commemorating the centennial of Japan's gift of 3,000 flowering cherries to Washington, D.C. in 1912.