Bay Area Spare-the-Air alert extended through Monday By Keith Burbank and Daniel Montes | Bay City News | September 11, 2020 A thick blanket of smoke from wildfires means residents are being urged to stay indoors and keep their windows and doors closed.
Around Town Connie Herrick ready for challenge as she seeks elected office By Sam Richards | September 11, 2020 Herrick says it's time to step up and serve the city she loves, eschewing usual election campaign tactics like lawn signs and soliciting donations.
Around Town A life of public service draws Conna McCarthy to Council race By Sam Richards | September 11, 2020 In an interview, McCarthy details how family has influenced her and what her priorities would be should she win.
City Jen Cavenaugh seeks second term on City Council By Sam Richards | September 11, 2020 Cavenaugh’s top priority: Balancing fiscal responsibility with improving Piedmont’s aging infrastructure and enhancing public services.
City Instagram account draws police scrutiny By Sam Richards | September 10, 2020 Anonymous student-run site posted more than 100 reports of sexual assault and harassment.
City Property crime is up in Piedmont By Sam Richards | September 9, 2020 Piedmont's police chief delivered his quarterly crime report to the city council on Tuesday.
City City Council says pool to remain closed for now By Sam Richards | September 8, 2020 The extent of repairs, the difficulty of hiring staff, and the fact COVID-related restrictions would significantly limit the number of people in the pool cited as obstacles to reopening.
City The Blotter | Stolen cars recovered, suspicious leafy greens, juvies spotted vandalizing school building By Damin Esper | September 8, 2020 Weekly highlights culled from the PPD press log.
City PFD assists on Creek Fire; reminds residents of Red Flag warning By Piedmont Fire Chief Bret Black | September 7, 2020 East Bay fire departments called to assist on fast-burning wildfire south of Yosemite.
City Message from Fire Chief Bret Black: Watch out for the coming heat wave By Bret Black, Piedmont Fire Department | September 4, 2020 The coming weather may bring dry, gusty winds -- optimal conditions for extreme fire behavior.