Got Surplus? Extra Revenue at BART

Directors look at seat covers, reliable escalators, clean trains.

Plans Nixed for April 25 Moraga Canyon Meeting

There had been a tentative City Council meeting scheduled that day devoted to sports field project.

Six Hearings for Vox Populi on Pool Fees, Policies

Public can have its say as city prepares to take over pool on July 1.

Piedmont Aims For a Summer Reopening of Tea House

Anchoring of deck, installation of can lights remain on the project list.

This Just In On the Picture of the Week

Bill Holland took this well-composed photo of a Bonita Avenue home.

Take a Look at Award-Winning Design

Piedmont honors seven homeowners for their renovations and remodels.

Egg Hunt in Piedmont? Not This Year

But ‘back better than ever next year,’ vows rec supervisor.

Budget Blues Buffet Alameda County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Gregory J. Ahern outlined fiscal woes at the Board of Supervisors' marathon budget meeting Tuesday.

Library Fee for Oakland on Piedmont’s April 18 Agenda

City officials plan to detail offer that was made to Oakland.

Council Talks About the Future of the Municipal Pool

City will look into potential of a private company to manage the facility.

One Fire Chief, Two Cities — A Municipal Experiment

Piedmont council signs off on a pact with Albany to divide the duties of Fire Chief Ed Tubbs.

Council Eyes Special Blair Park Meeting April 25

The agenda will address Moraga Avenue traffic safety alternatives.

Mayor Has a Bit of Nastiness on His Doorstep

Barbieri chides vandal for repeatedly dropping dog waste in front of his house.

Council Reviews $108,000 Expenditure for Pool Transition

City sets up aquatics program and unveils the Piedmont Community Pool July 1.

Survey Says: Piedmont Should Pay Its Fair Share for Libraries

Patch poll shows widespread support for recommencing payments to Oakland.

Oakland City Council May Look at Library Fee Dispute

If negotiations break down, Piedmonters might lose the privilege of free library cards.

Looking Inside the Cover of the Book Debate

Patch samples per capita library expenditures in the Piedmont-Oakland dispute.

Supervisors Mourn County Counsel Richard E. Winnie

The attorney, who served as Alameda County's legal representative since 1998, died after a long illness on Sunday.

Let’s See What the Survey Says about Books and Dollars

Questions pertain to library dispute between cities of Oakland and Piedmont.

No Blair Park on April 4 Council Agenda

City still waiting for traffic safety alternatives from Piedmont Recreation Facilities Organization.

Oakland, Piedmont Spar Over Fee for Library Service

Piedmont Administrator Geoff Grote, acknowledging ‘strain’ in the two cities’ relationship, says there’s room for compromise.

City Council Taps the Best and the Brightest

New members take seats on many Piedmont commissions.

The Almost Final Wording of the Blair Park Resolution

Draft minutes spell out conditions that remain for development of athletic field.

A Hiss Here, A 'Dis' There

Monday-Tuesday City Council session was an orderly one, in the main.

Oaklanders Weigh In on Blair Park

Councilwoman Schaaf, residents address Piedmont council.

City Council Moves Forward on Blair Park Ballfield

Dozens of residents testify on both sides, with council voting for project at 2:47 a.m. Tuesday.

SLIDESHOW: The Blair Park Saga

A look at the images of the longest council session devoted to Piedmont's most contentious issue.

Showtime at City Hall

The Piedmont City Council begins a long night of debate about Blair Park.

Rec Department Offers Healthy Variety of Summer Classes, Camps for Kids

Piedmont has everything from Movies in the Park to the Little Spoons cooking class to digital film production.

Piedmont Council Faces 5 Choices on Blair Park

Agenda report outlines options for Monday evening meeting.

Back from Japan, County Administrator Urges Locals to Give

Administrator Susan Muranishi was in Japan during last week's earthquake. Now she is encouraging locals to donate to the county's disaster relief fund.

Veteran Recreation Commissioners are Retiring

Panel will choose a new leader at next meeting: April 20.

City Council to Make Tough Decisions on Blair Park

Officials expect big crowd to fill chambers at Monday evening council meeting.

Piedmont Envisions Public Process for Pool Transition

City to take over management July 1 from Piedmont Swim Club.

Swim Club Complains About City's Secrecy

Recreation Director says city followed law in agenda item about report tonight by municipal aquatic consultant.

Arts Center Could Fill Idle Church Building

A new non-profit group says the space is perfect for small performances and exhibitions.

Fire Chief to Split Time Between Piedmont and Albany

City Council reached consensus Monday on a one-year experiment in sharing the chief position.

Ideas for Mitigating Traffic Around Blair Park Aired

Oakland and Piedmont officials hold a meeting to share possible solutions and hear concerns about the traffic impacts posed by developing the park.

Planning Comm. Gives Resounding 'No' to Blair Plan

The leading plan for a sports fields development in the park, the commission says, is rife with problems from traffic safety to aesthetics.

Audit Subcommittee Offers Recommendations to Avoid Undergrounding Debacles

The subcommittee's report is still short on answers regarding the now infamous Piedmont Hills project.