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City Council approves controversial Crown Castle cellular phone installations
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More than 20 residents spoke in opposition to the planned installations but an FCC ruling earlier this year makes it harder for cities to deny applications for wireless communications facilities.City
City moves closer to putting parcel tax renewal measure on 2020 ballot
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The tax generates about 8% of Piedmont’s general fund budget and ranges from $535 to $903 depending on home size.City
Update: PG&E cancels power shutoff plan for Alameda County
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A Red Flag Warning that begins at 4 a.m. Wed. and lasts until 7 a.m. Thurs.
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Piedmont city staff participate in Albany wildfire evacuation drill
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Piedmont joined Berkeley, El Cerrito, and Albany agencies in an exercise designed to improve emergency and evacuation procedures.City
Council prepares for possible infrastructure ballot measure
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The move comes on the heels of discussion of the aquatics program and aging city pool, which is in need of an estimated $15 million rebuild.Around Town
Community rises to the Piedmont Climate Challenge
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Residents turned out Thursday in an effort to help the City reduce residential carbon dioxide emissions by 450 tons.Around Town
Can “electronic democracy” make politics more accountable? A computer expert says yes
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There is a growing movement arising from the intersection of politics and computing.City
Measures G&H pass by wide margin
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Campaign leaders and volunteers gathered Tuesday night to celebrate the win.City
