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Planning Commissioners recommend City Council reject Crown Castle wireless applications

By Sam Richards | October 30, 2019

After a packed, nearly 4-hour meeting, the commissioners cited the residential and historical character as the basis of their recommendation.

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.

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.

PGE Community Resource Centers nearby

By City of Piedmont | October 26, 2019

The centers in Oakland and Berkeley will have places to charge phones, cool off, and ask questions of PG&E employees.

Piedmont readies for the power shutoff, fire danger

By Exedra Staff | October 26, 2019

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.

UPDATE: PG&E has delayed the start of power shutoffs to Piedmont until approximately 7:00 pm

By City of Piedmont | October 26, 2019

However the City says residents should be prepared for power outages at any time.

Fire Dept. says Piedmont under Red Flag Warning: Extreme fire danger

By Piedmont Fire Department | October 26, 2019

The Piedmont Fire, Police, and Public Works Departments have additional emergency personnel on duty and will be in a heightened state of readiness during this event; winds expected to kick up around 3 am

Around Town

Get ready for the smoke — it’s on its way

By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | October 25, 2019

Smoke from the Kincade Fire viewed from Pt. Isabel on Friday morning.

Update: PG&E says it will shut off power to Piedmont on Saturday around 5 pm

By Exedra Staff | October 25, 2019

Power is expected to be off for more than 48 hours; residents encouraged to plan ahead with food, water, emergency kits; info links here.

City

In rare move, City Council overturns Planning Commission decision

By Exedra Staff | October 22, 2019

The Commission had ruled in August that the owners of 89 Maxwelton Road could not build a "granny unit" on their property, prompting the landowners to appeal the ruling.