Bay Area PG&E notifies 15 counties of possible power shutoff starting Wednesday evening By James Lanaras | Bay City News | October 22, 2019 So far Alameda County is NOT on the list but counties in the Sierra Foothills, North Bay and Peninsula are.
Bay Area PG&E CEO ‘welcomes’ review of public safety power shutoff plan By Bay City News | October 15, 2019 Newsom accuses PG&E of putting profit over public safety, says utility should offer rebates; CEO Johnson acknowledges shortcomings but claims shutoff helped keep people safe.
crime Report of a suspicious person at Wildwood Elementary results in one arrest By Sarah Belle Lin | October 15, 2019 Piedmont Police was dispatched following a report of a suspicious person in the school’s lobby, later found to have an outstanding warrant.
Bay Area 4.5 earthquake jolts Piedmonters, others in the Bay Area By Exedra Staff | October 15, 2019 Are you ready for the next one? The City of Piedmont's disaster preparedness guide can help you prepare.
City PG&E power shutoff left some residents in the dark, others unaffected By Chris Treadway | October 11, 2019 Although Piedmont was not hit hard by the outages, city says it learned a lot about how to prepare and respond to future emergencies.
City PSPS power shutoff may impact Piedmont this Wednesday and Thursday By Sarah Belle Lin | October 7, 2019 Shutoff may last several days and would affect residences, businesses, schools, mobile phone towers, and public facilities.
Around Town Fire Prevention Week | Fire Department offers education, information By Chris Treadway | October 7, 2019 Closing your bedroom door at night is one of many important tips shared by the Fire Department doing community outreach this week.
City Fire Chief Black readies for a “red flag” week By Chris Treadway | October 7, 2019 October is peak fire season, with red flag conditions, power shut-offs by PG&E, evacuation kits -- these are part of the new reality.
City Fire Chief Bret Black shares tips, info for Fire Prevention Week By Bret Black | Piedmont Fire Department | October 4, 2019 Did you know that FPW is the longest running public health observance in our country?
Crime & Safety Stolen vehicle recovered in Piedmont; suspect taken into custody By Sarah Belle Lin | September 30, 2019 CHP officers pursued the stolen white van from Contra Costa County into Piedmont, where the suspect abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot.