Around Town
City
Valero reopens in central Piedmont under new management
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The pumps are already a draw with residents looking for a convenient place to gas up close to home.City
Planning Commissioners recommend City Council reject Crown Castle wireless applications
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After a packed, nearly 4-hour meeting, the commissioners cited the residential and historical character as the basis of their recommendation.City
UPDATE: Power restored to Piedmont; homes near Park Blvd. may see outages extend another day
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City says it hopes residents are using the PSPS as an opportunity prepare for all types of disasters; Fire Chief says it's operating with increased staff.City
UPDATE: Fire, Public Works Depts. respond to incidents during high wind event
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More dangerous weather coming tomorrow; using your barbeques, fire pits, etc. are prohibited during this time.Bay Area
PG&E warns another shutdown is in the forecast later this week
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High winds are expected Tuesday night through Thursday morning; Alameda County expected to be affected by another PSPS.City
UPDATE: Parts of Piedmont without power should see it restored Monday
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Also, the PG&E Community Resource Center at Merritt College has closed; use the UC Berkeley site on Clark Kerr Campus, Tanglewood Rd.City
PGE Community Resource Centers nearby
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The centers in Oakland and Berkeley will have places to charge phones, cool off, and ask questions of PG&E employees.City
Piedmont readies for the power shutoff, fire danger
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Strangely quiet on Sat afternoon, Piedmont's Emergency Operations Center awaits the action. If activated, City leadership will be recalled to fill positions as needed.City