Bay Area In wake of shootings, Orinda city council to discuss short-term rental rules By Sam Richards | Bay City News | November 4, 2019 Orinda's rules are fairly typical, and, since 2017, owners must register with the city, but other cities, like Danville, ban them altogether.
Bay Area Upper Rockridge man kidnapped, forced to go to ATM and withdraw cash By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | November 1, 2019 The incident took place Wednesday night on Golden Gate Avenue. The victim was released unharmed in Berkeley.
Bay Area Customers affected by PSPS should have power by end of Thursday By Keith Burbank | Bay City News | October 31, 2019 Bay Area should get a breather for a bit -- no windstorms expected for another 7-10 days, however rain is not in the forecast either.
City UPDATE: Power restored to Piedmont; homes near Park Blvd. may see outages extend another day By City of Piedmont and Exedra Staff | October 29, 2019 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.
Bay Area More than 270,000 Bay Area PG&E customers to lose power starting Tuesday morning By Bay City News | October 29, 2019 Alameda County can expect 10,306 customers to lose power.
Bay Area Another power shutoff to start Tues morning in Bay Area By Keith Burbank | Bay City News | October 28, 2019 While the coming event is likely to be weaker than Sunday's, the vegetation is now that much dryer and more combustible.
Bay Area UPDATE: Kincade Fire mostly held in place from Monday night into Tuesday By Dan McMenamin & Keith Burbank | Bay City News | October 28, 2019 Fire has burned 75,415 acres, now 15% contained, thanks to the respite of high winds; however winds expected to kick up again today.
City UPDATE: Fire, Public Works Depts. respond to incidents during high wind event By City of Piedmont | October 28, 2019 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 By Bay City News | October 27, 2019 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 By Exedra Staff | October 27, 2019 Also, the PG&E Community Resource Center at Merritt College has closed; use the UC Berkeley site on Clark Kerr Campus, Tanglewood Rd.