Around Town 2020 ‘Readmont’ launches with graphic novel, The Complete Maus By Kathryn Levenson, PHS Librarian | February 4, 2020 Piedmont’s “one city, one book” project, now in its ninth year, has selected the Pulitzer Prize-winning story of a Jewish survivor of Hitler’s Europe.
Around Town Who’s that Good Dog? By David E. Thigpen | February 4, 2020 16-week-old Rex is a fan of popcorn and travel, accompanying the family around town in his designated puppy purse.
Around Town Do you recognize this tree? By Patty Dunlap | February 4, 2020 This Cercis canadensis (hint: Eastern Redbud near Wildwood School) was one of the winners of last year's Heritage Tree competition.
Around Town Brownie Girl Scouts will deliver cookies on Valentine’s Day By Reichel Broussard | February 4, 2020 Nothing says "I love you" more than a box of Thin Mints delivered by Troop 33587.
City Piedmont’s financial status: Good in short term, with long-term issues lurking By Sam Richards | February 4, 2020 Infrastructure maintenance and unfunded pension liabilities will remain vexing.
City Expanded public safety camera program approved By Sam Richards | February 4, 2020 The city plans to install cameras at four new intersections: Grand Avenue and Wildwood, Grand Avenue and Rose Avenue, Park Boulevard and Trestle Glen Road and Moraga Avenue and Highland Avenue.
City ADU law changes now official, but not set in stone By Sam Richards | February 4, 2020 City Council members made it clear that they expect the state laws may be tweaked, which could prompt adjustments locally, as well.
Bay Area SF hospital treating two previously reported novel Coronavirus cases By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | February 4, 2020 The patients do not pose an elevated risk to the public, according to the department.