Crossing Guards, Stray Animals Will Cost Piedmont More

The cost of contract services for the Piedmont Police Department will jump in the next fiscal year

Piedmont Council OKs Hazard Mitigation Plan

Document identifies potential hazards to city infrastructure in a natural disaster.

City Council Approves Housing Element

It's the culmination of a back-and-forth process with the state that took more than a year.

Live Coverage: City Council Holds Budget Hearing

Live coverage of the June 6 city council meeting started at 7:40 p.m. Patch will also have individual, detailed stories on the night's major items.

New Community Pool Plan Limits Sunday Access

Community pool access on Sundays would be restricted to holders of annual and seasonal passes in a new proposal going before the city council tonight, June 6. There's a budget hearing, too.

Here's Your Chance to Weigh in on County Redistricting

Alameda County is looking at alternative plans to shift boundaries for supervisorial districts. Two meetings for District 5, which includes Piedmont, are scheduled this week.

Gruff Stuff: Piedmont Won't Get Its Goats

Park Commission, Public Works say using goats for hillside weed abatement would cost too much.

Five Projects Top Capital Improvements List

Artificial turf installation at Coaches Field and rehabilitation of 801 Magnolia Ave. are among the Capital Improvement Project Committee's immediate priorities.

Proposed Ordinance Pushes Piedmont to Pay More for Libraries

Oakland Councilwoman Libby Schaaf wants full parity in the two cities' contributions to library services.

Live Coverage: City Council Tackles the Budget

Updates from the annual city budget workshop compiled in real time.

Pool Subsidy a Hot Topic for City Budget Workshop

Piedmont Patch will be posting real-time updates as City Council wrestles with Piedmont's finances Saturday.

Bargaining over Library Services Continues

Piedmont and Oakland have yet to agree on the price of public library access.

'Public' Pool Means Weekend Drop-Ins, Recreation Commission Says

The Recreation Commission recommends a fee schedule with daily access on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays once the city takes over pool operations July 1.

Rec. Commission to Decide on Pool Fees, Hours

The commission is expected to vote on its recommendation to City Council Wednesday.

No Weekend Walk-Ups in New Pool Fee Proposal

Restrictions on daily fee access are a response to concerns about overcrowding and revenue.

Seasonal Pass Purchases Needed to Float Public Pool

The proposed fee schedule for Piedmont's pool is to be refined further before it goes to City Council for approval.

How Much to Subsidize the Pool

What swimmers pay to swim will determine how much will come out of the general fund to keep the facility going now the city's running it.

Funds Allocated to Dissolve Collapsed Aid Agency

Piedmont has so far committed more than $100,000 to cover the costs of dismantling ACAP.

School District Announces Rawlings Inspiration Award Winners

Community celebration will fete them Wednesday at Piedmont Community Church.

School Board Voices Support for CSEA Contract

Caps on medical benefits estimated to save district hundreds of thousands.

School Board Endorses Cut of Four Positions

Teachers describe how loss of position will harm library program.

Task Force Teases Out Utility Undergrounding Lessons

League of Women Voters forum examines cost overruns, management practices in Piedmont Hills project.

Piedmont School Board Looks at Cutting Four Classified Positions

Resolution is on Wednesday evening agenda for the board.

City Releases Proposed Operating Schedule, Fees for Pool

The public may comment at Recreation Commission hearing on May 4 on a proposal that takes effect July 1.

Snuggle In And Be a Seat Reviewer For BART

Patch gets a sneak preview of the mobile lab that BART will bring to commuters so riders can try out seats for the new fleet of cars.

Protester Unleashes Tirade At Earth Day Tree Planting

A man unaffiliated with pro-Moraga Canyon protest group at Crocker Park shouts epithets to city officials, schoolchildren gathered for an Earth Day/Arbor Day ceremony.

Properly Classifying Crocker Park’s Canary Island Pines

Patch reader Valerie Matzger writes in with the proper identification.

Piedmont Administrator Authorizes Library Check for Oakland

Payment of $350,471 covers fiscal 2009-10; next negotiations will be for 2010-11.

Residents Advocate Continuity of Piedmont Swim Program

City to take over management of Magnolia Avenue pool July 1.

Speak Up About Municipal Pool Fees And Policies

Piedmont Recreation Commission meets at 7:30 tonight at City Hall.

Tuesday: League of Women Voters Sets Undergrounding Forum

A chance for community dialogue on the Piedmont Hills utility underground project.

Crime on the Increase in Quarterly Report

Police chief reports on prevention efforts; council extends public safety committee.

Piedmont, Oakland Reach Apparent Library Agreement

Oakland says it has accepted Piedmont offer for 2009-10 payment, engaged in ‘productive process’ to discuss future fees.

Piedmont Council OKs Lease for Arts Center

Nonprofit group ready to repair former Christian Science church.

Amateur Gardeners Mark Earth Day

Community volunteers work on Morcom Rose Garden in Oakland.

The Oak Seedling, The Irony And The Email Campaign

Emailers criticize Piedmont’s inconsistency in planting an Arbor Day tree while pursuing oak-cutting plans in Moraga Canyon development.

Council to Review Piedmont-Oakland Library Negotiations

Piedmont City Council agenda includes discussion of interrupted fee for library services.

Two Managers May Take the Plunge For 6-Month Contracts with City

Plan on Piedmont council agenda Monday as pool transition proceeds.

Mayor Barbieri Supports Planning Commission

Responding to letter, he also affirms Councilman Wieler's right to express his opinion on the commission's Blair Park recommendations.

Planning Commission Wants to Know Where It Stands

Letter expresses dismay about criticism of commission’s relevance in Blair Park debate; council member says she appreciates commission's work, pleads for dialing down rhetoric.