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City Council to consider proposed ‘Objective Design Standards’ for new homes in Piedmont on Feb. 2

By City of Piedmont | 19 hours ago

The proposal includes updates to existing standards for ADUs, mixed-use, and multi-family development, and new objective standards for single family homes and residential projects up to 4 units.

Budget Advisory Committee to consider recommendation on fees related to new housing

By City of Piedmont

Community Pool Q&A with city leaders on Feb. 5

By City of Piedmont

Nominate a neighbor to be recognized for sustainable home improvements

By City of Piedmont

Local leaders attend ribbon-cutting for new city dispatch center

By Photos by Julie Reichle

Council gives city green light to prep RFP for Moraga Canyon development

By Exedra Staff | January 20, 2026

Passage of a surplus land resolution on Monday night paves the way to solicit interest from developers.

The Blotter | Police pursuit of armed carjacking suspects ends in crash at El Cerrito Ave.

By Damin Esper | January 20, 2026

Witness reports seeing 11 police vehicles in pursuit of a white sedan that had been carjacked in Oakland earlier in the day.

PRD Summer Preview: What’s new in sports camps

By City of Piedmont | January 16, 2026

Reminder: Summer program registration opens February 3 for residents (non-residents February 10).

City Council considers next steps for Moraga Canyon Specific Plan

By City of Piedmont | January 16, 2026

On January 20, the Council will consider adopting a resolution which provides for greater local control, and direct the city administrator to move forward with next steps for preparing a request for proposals (RFP).

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City to host community meeting about the pool; date and time TBD

By Exedra Staff, City of Piedmont | January 16, 2026

City says the commissioning process, now in its final phase, is ongoing.

Around Town

REMINDER: Local garden club hosts ‘Living With Wildfire’ community meeting on Jan. 21

By Piedmont Garden Club | January 14, 2026

Noted photojournalist and dry garden expert Saxon Holt and Fire Chief Dave Brannigan discuss fire-wise landscaping and share tips for safer, more resilient outdoor spaces.