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Dramatic 911 tapes played in Ghost Ship fire trial
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A man screamed "People have died, we need help!" to a 911 dispatcher shortly after a fire broke out at the warehouse.City
Piedmont City Council to consider design guidelines update
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Includes multi-family residential construction, commercial and mixed-use construction commercial signage, and landscaping.Around Town
The iconic Oakland Mormon Temple opens its doors again to public tours
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For the first time since its dedication in 1964, tours are being offered by reservation through June 1.City
Lyman Shaffer selected as Piedmont’s 2019 Civic Volunteer of the Year
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This annual award recognizes a Piedmont resident for extraordinary service to the Piedmont community.Lifestyle
Travel Tips | Dubai in 36 Hours
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Surrounded by the vast Arabian Desert and an aquamarine Persian Gulf, Dubai virtually shimmers in gold. Here’s the “Do Not Miss” list.Bay Area
Napa Valley vintner pleads guilty in college admissions scheme
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Prosecutors have agreed to recommend a prison term of one year and three months plus a $95,000 fine.Bay Area
Santa Clara County assessor files legal challenge to $6M tax break for 49ers on Levi’s Stadium
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Claims they are taking away money from local schools, police and firefighters, and other valuable community services.Bay Area
Orinda ponders 3.5-year agreement for food trucks
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A pilot program to provide a weekly food truck event, and later expanded to a summer concert series, may become an Orinda staple.California
