City of Piedmont News

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News Archive

December 2024

• Shared feedback on proposed operating standards for new businesses, December 13, 2024
• Help shape City plan to reduce damage from earthquakes, wildfires, and other natural hazards, December 3, 2024
• City Council approves additional funding for community pool project, December 3, 2024
• Help shape City plan to reduce damage from earthquakes, wildfires, and other natural hazards, December 3, 2024
• Dixon, Nelson, and Tsukahara families share statements and requests for privacy, December 2, 2024

November 2024

• Reception for new and outgoing Piedmont elected officials on Monday, December 16, November 26, 2024
• Linda Off-Leash Dog Area Temporarily Closed, November 21, 2024
• With heavy rain expected, take steps now to prepare your property for winter storms, November 19, 2024
• Lights Up Piedmont! Annual holiday light celebration returns December 4, with new start time, November 19, 2024
• Family safe after Sunday morning house fire, November 15, 2024
• City begins Hazard Mitigation Plan update: A roadmap to reduce potential damage from earthquakes, wildfires, and other disasters, November 8, 2024
• Sunday, November 17: Find your new passion at Piedmont's first Adult Recreation Expo, November 8, 2024
• Survey: Piedmont Fire Department wants to know how you responded to recent Red Flag Warnings, November 8, 2024
• November 5, 2024 General Election Results, November 5, 2024
• Red Flag Warning for Piedmont: Tuesday, November 5 11am - Thursday, November 7 7am, November 4, 2024

October 2024

• Home electrification survey: Share your thoughts on solar panels, heat pumps, and other electric appliances, October 25, 2024
• Voting in the November 5, 2024 election, October 25, 2024
• Red Flag Warning for Piedmont: Thursday, October 17 - Saturday, October 19, October 16, 2024
• Moraga Canyon Specific Plan: Study session on landscape design and public infrastructure improvements, October 11, 2024
• Planning Commission to discuss proposed list of business types to be allowed in commercial and mixed-use areas, October 11, 2024
• Drop, cover, and hold on at 10:17am on Thursday, October 17, October 11, 2024
• Final Try (it) Out Tuesday event of Fall 2024 invites girls+ to play golf, tennis, and rugby
• Voting in the November 5, 2024 election, October 4, 2024
• Piedmont's first Adult Recreation Expo seeks exhibitors, October 1, 2024

September 2024

• Night work at the community pool construction site, September 26, 2024
• Planning Commission study session on Moraga Canyon Specific Plan, September 20, 2024
• Sign up for emergency alerts for a chance to win a $100 gift card to Ace Hardware, September 17, 2024
• September 10: Try (it) Out Tuesday features lacrosse, pickleball, Australian football, September 6, 2024
• Limited time discounts on rooftop solar and battery storage, September 3, 2024

August 2024

• As fall nears, Fire Department urges residents to prepare their property for wildfire season, August 26, 2024
• Annual street sweeping begins Tuesday, September 3, August 26, 2024
• City Council to discuss updates to permitting process for new businesses in commercial areas, August 16, 2024
• Construction safety measures and traffic impacts continue at community pool construction site, August 9, 2024
• https://piedmont.ca.gov/news/commercial_use_permits_study_session_august_2024, August 9, 2024
• Candidate nomination period for Board of Education extended to August 14, August 9, 2024
• Recreation Department invites girls+ to experiment with new sports at Try (it) Out Tuesdays, August 9, 2024
• Planning Commission to discuss architectural design standards for Moraga Canyon Specific Plan, August 9, 2024
• Free Shakespeare in Dracena Park on Sunday, August 11, August 5, 2024

July 2024

• August 5: Housing Legislation Primer: How new state laws impact Piedmont, July 29, 2024
• Bird found in Dracena Park tests positive for West Nile virus; no infected mosquitoes found, July 19, 2024
• Climate Corner: Charge faster, drive farther, save money: Today’s EV market offers options for everyone, July 23, 2024
• Candidate nomination period for November election opens July 15, July 12, 2024

June 2024

• Prepare your yard for fire season: prune trees, remove dead vegetation, and clear flammable materials, June 28, 2024
• Survey: What types of businesses do you want to see in Piedmont?, June 17, 2024
• Fire at secluded property stopped quickly due to vigilant patrol, training, June 5, 2024

May 2024

• City Council considers proposed budget at June 3 public hearing, May 31, 2024
• Watch Mayor Cavenaugh's State of the City online or on KCOM, May 17, 2024
• Share feedback on proposed FY2024-25 City budget, May 16, 2024
• Visitor services at Police Station to be impacted by Dispatch Center Relocation project construction, May 10, 2024
• Bike to Work, School, or Wherever on Thursday, May 16, May 5, 2024

April 2024

• Play Like a Girl+ Piedmont returns Sunday, May 5, April 30, 2024
• Mayor Cavenaugh to deliver State of the City address on May 7, April 26, 2024
• City Council budget discussions continue at April 29 workshop, April 26, 2024
• City recognizes residents leading the way in green home design with first-ever Sustainability Awards, April 22, 2024
• Piedmont Police Department Annual Report looks back on 2023, April 18, 2024
• Third annual Piedmont Food Fest brings multi-cultural food, fun, and live entertainment to Piedmont Park on Saturday, April 20, April 18, 2024
• Annual Arbor Day Celebration invites kids to celebrate wildlife in Piedmont Parks, April 16, 2024
• City Council to discuss FY2024-25 budget at April 15 workshop, April 12, 2024
• Piedmont firefighters halt house fire on Blair, saving two homes, April 12, 2024
• Design and Sustainability Awards Gala on April 24: Celebrate the best home improvement projects in Piedmont, April 8, 2024
• Chief Brannigan: Help Piedmont Fire deliver preparedness programs designed for you, April 1, 2024
• City Council makes appointments to Commissions and Committees, April 1, 2024
• Climate Corner: Four ways to celebrate Earth Month this April, April 1, 2024

March 2024

• Teen volunteer opportunities with PRD's Sidekicks program: Apply by March 24, March 18, 2024
• Pool construction update at March 18 City Council meeting, March 15, 2024
• City Council considers approach for Moraga Canyon Specific Plan, March 14, 2024
• City officials thank community for support of Measure F, March 12, 2024
• Linda off-leash dog area re-opens, March 8, 2024
• Piedmont firefighters stop house fire in its tracks, March 7, 2024
• March 5, 2024 election results, March 5, 2024
• Nominations now open for 2024 class of Piedmont Heritage Trees, March 4, 2024

February 2024

• City Council study session on Moraga Canyon Specific Plan, February 27, 2024
• Voting information for the March 5, 2024 election, February 26, 2024
• Mid-year budget report: City Council directs hiring to begin for additional 9-1-1 dispatcher if Measure F passes, February 23, 2024
• Resident registration for summer recreation programming opens Tuesday, February 27, February 23, 2024
• City Council public hearing on updates to Zoning Ordinance and General Plan on Tuesday, February 20, February 16, 2024
• Apply by March 15 to serve on a Commission or Committee, February 16, 2024
• Community survey on disaster preparedness, February 8, 2024
• Voting in the March 2024 election, February 6, 2024

January 2024

• Pickleball nosie reduction technologies demonstration at Linda Beach Courts, January 23, 2024
• Seismic retrofit grants available for Piedmont homeowners - apply by February 21st, January 23, 2024
• Planning Commission public hearing on Housing Element implementation: Zoning Code revisions, General Plan amendments, January 19, 2024
• City Council study session on Moraga Canyon Specific Plan, January 19, 2024
• Learn about Measure F, the City services parcel tax renewal ballot measure at Commission & Committee meetings, January 9, 2024
• Help shape the future of Moraga Canyon: Community survey on land use alternatives and Planning Commission study session, January 5, 2024
• Planning Commission study session on Housing Element implementation on Monday, January 8, January 5, 2024

December 2023

• Linda off-leash dog area temporarily closed, December 28, 2023
• Dispose of your holiday tree promptly, safely, December 26, 2023
• As wet weather returns, take steps to prepare your property for winter storms, December 19, 2023
• Survey: Recreation Department seeks input on girls+ sports participation, December 12, 2023
• Planning Commission and City Council study sessions on Housing Element implementation on December 11, 18, December 8, 2023
• Climate Corner: Six ways to green your holiday season, December 8, 2023
• Holiday special events from Piedmont Recreation, December 8, 2023
• Online permitting system for planning and building permits launches December 12, December 4, 2023

November 2023

• Lights Up! Longstanding Piedmont holiday light celebration returns on Wednesday, December 6, November 21, 2023
• Climate Corner: Honoring Indigenous Climate Leadership during Native American Heritage Month, November 20, 2023
• Help shape the future of Moraga Canyon: Community workshop November 30, November 17, 2023
• Chief Bowers to present quarterly Police Department report to City Council on Monday, November 20, November 17, 2023
• Housing Element implementation status update at November 20 City Council meeting, November 17, 2023
• Draft Environmental Impact Report for Housing Element Implementation available for comment through December 18, November 3, 2023

October 2023

• Learn about Moraga Canyon Specific Plan at November Commission meetings, October 30, 2023
• Brighten a child's holiday: Fire Department annual toy drive opens November 1, October 30, 2023
• November 7 presentation from internationally renowned landscape designer Walter Hood launches design phase of City of Piedmont's Dearing Memorial Project, October 24, 2023
• Chief Brannigan: Take one step today to ready yourself for whatever nature has in store, October 24, 2023
• Limited-time discounts on rooftop solar and battery storage, October 13, 2023
• Drop, cover, and hold on at 10:19am on Thursday, October 19, October 12, 2023

September 2023

• Try (it) Out Tuesdays: Recreation Department challenges girls+ to experiment with new sports, September 29, 2023
• Survey: Piedmont Police seek input on safety communications, September 29, 2023
• Survey: Help shape the future of Moraga Canyon, September 28, 2023
• Upcoming public safety meetings and community town hall, September 11, 2023
• Annual street sweeping begins Monday, September 18, September 11, 2023
• Coffee, Cops, and Cars returns Saturday, September 23, September 8, 2023
• Housing Element Update: Revised Housing Element open for comment through September 8, September 1, 2023
• City Council to consider new incentive for affordable ADUs and objective design standards for multifamily buildings, September 1, 2023

August 2023

• Partial road closure on St. James Avenue at Park Boulevard August 22-24, 2023, August 20, 2023
• EBMUD repair work and road closures at El Cerrito & Magnolia Avenues, August 11, 2023
• As fall nears, Fire Department urges residents to prepare their property for wildfire season, August 7, 2023
• Planning Commission to consider new incentive for affordable ADUs and objective design standards for multifamily buildings, August 7, 2023
• Free performance of Hamlet in Dracena Park on Sunday, August 13, August 7, 2023

July 2023

• EBMUD water leak near El Cerrito and Magnolia Avenues, July 20, 2023
• City Clerk John Tulloch to depart August 4, July 17, 2023
• Schoolmates registration opens Wednesday, July 19, July 13, 2023
• City Council to consider contract award for Moraga Canyon Specific Plan, July 11, 2023
• Planning Commission to discuss new programs intended to streamline housing production in Piedmont, July 7, 2023
• Community survey on ADA accessibility in Piedmont, July 7, 2023
• Recreation Commission to review Beach courts pickleball trial on July 19, July 7, 2023

June 2023

• Highland-Guilford steps renovation complete; ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, June 27, June 23, 2023
• PUSD Witter Field renovation project update, June 23, 2023
• Chief Bowers: Asking Saves Kids - Let's normalize questions about gun storage, June 20, 2023
• Annual Independence Day parade, picnic, and pancake breakfast on July 4th, 2023, June 16, 2023
• Community survey on pickleball trial at Beach courts, June 12, 2023
• PRFO capital campaign raises $2.1 million for new Piedmont community pool, June 5, 2023
• PUSD: Witter Field renovation starts June 6, June 2, 2023
• Public hearings on FY2023-2024 budget at June 5^th and June 20^th City Council meetings, June 2, 2023

May 2023

• Schoolmates Survey: City Seeking Input on Afterschool Care Programs, May 31, 2023
• Housing Element Update: City receives additional comments from HCD, May 26, 2023
• Chief Brannigan: As wildfire season looms, safety begins in our own backyards, May 25, 2023
• Housing Element Update: Revisions submitted to HCD, May 15, 2023
• New bike lane and crosswalk improvements boost safety on Moraga Avenue, May 15, 2023
• Chief Bowers: From fear to action on gun violence — safe storage saves lives, May 12, 2023
• Feedback opportunities for proposed FY2023-2024 City budget, May 9, 2023
• Celebrate Bike Month with the City of Piedmont, May 9, 2023
• New safety measures at Community Pool construction site begin May 8, May 1, 2023

April 2023

• Interested in helping develop a Building Electrification Strategy for Piedmont? Let us know by May 16, April 28, 2023
• Have an ADU? Look for a letter asking you to confirm property information, April 28, 2023
• Celebrate Piedmont's urban forest at April 27 Arbor Day event, April 25, 2023
• Piedmont Police Department Community Engagement Meeting: Military Equipment Report, April 19, 2023
• Road closure on Magnolia Avenue, April 19, 2023
• Arbor Week Chalk Art Contest and Gratitude Trees return April 24-28^th as part of weeklong Arbor Day festivities, April 18, 2023
• Play Like a Girl+ Piedmont invites girls across the Bay Area to try new sports and meet pro athletes, April 13, 2023
• City Council makes appointments to Commissions & Committees from a talented pool of 37 applicants, April 13, 2023
• Celebrate Earth Day with free compost on Saturday, April 22^nd, April 12, 2023
• Design Awards Gala on April 19: Celebrate the best projects in Piedmont, April 11, 2023
• 11 nominations received for Heritage Tree program; Selected trees to be presented at Arbor Day Celebration on April 27^th, April 11, 2023
• Linda Off-Leash Dog Area Now Re-Open, April 6, 2023

March 2023

• During storms, call to report issues, March 27, 2023
• Road and facility closures following March 21^st storm, March 22, 2023
• During strong winds, call to report issues, March 14, 2023
• Housing Element Update: Council to consider adoption on March 20^th, March 10, 2023
• Heavy rain expected; sandbags available at the Corporation Yard, March 9, 2023
• City seeking input from older adults on Recreation programs, March 8, 2023
• City seeks volunteers for Commissions & Committees, March 6, 2023