City of Piedmont News
We maintain a one-year archive of City news on this page.
News Archive
September 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 5th and June 20th 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 24-28th 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 22nd, 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 27th, 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 21st storm, March 22, 2023
- During strong winds, call to report issues, March 14, 2023
- Housing Element Update: Council to consider adoption on March 20th, 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
February 2023
- Demolition begins at Community Pool construction site, February 24, 2023
- Heritage Tree Nominations Now Open, February 17, 2023
- Housing Element Update: City receives comments from State reviewers, February 17, 2023
- City Council selects Rosanna Bayon Moore as Piedmont's next City Administrator, February 16, 2023
- Linda off-leash dog area
to temporarily re-open February 20th temporarily closed starting February 24, 2023, February 16, 2023, Updated February 24, 2023
- Federal assistance available to help cover damage from January storms, February 14, 2023
- Remote participation ends March 1 for most Commissions, all Committees, February 14, 2023
- Piedmonters have embraced State call for more housing: A letter from Planning & Building Director Kevin Jackson, February 13, 2023
- Housing Element Update: Comments from State reviewers expected this week, February 13, 2023
- Updated "reach codes" approved by California Energy Commission, February 3, 2023
- Building electrification rebate webinar on February 9th, February 2, 2023
January 2023
- Trial of full-time pickleball at Beach courts begins February 27, January 31, 2023
- Statement from Piedmont Police Chief Jeremy Bowers, January 27, 2023
- Housing Element update: Adoption expected in late February or March, January 27, 2023
- Moraga Canyon Specific Plan RFP issued, January 27, 2023
- Pool construction starts January 27; Parking and traffic impacted on Bonita Avenue, January 19, 2023
- Temporary parking and circulation changes proposed for Civic Center during pool construction, January 12, 2023
- Multifamily Reach Code Survey, January 11, 2023
- Planning Commission to consider Housing Element at Special Meeting January 12, January 11, 2023
- Rain and wind continue, but intense weather on pause for now, January 11, 2023
- 26th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration, January 11, 2023
- Heavy storms to continue into next week, January 6, 2023
- Intense storms expected Wednesday and Thursday, January 3, 2023
December 2022
- Dispose of your holiday tree safely and promptly, December 26, 2022
- Resolutions for a more sustainable 2023: A message from Climate Fellow Sophie Roberts, December 26, 2022
- Housing Element Update: Key Dates in January, December 20, 2022
- Reception and Swearing In for New Piedmont Elected Officials on Monday, December 19th, December 16, 2022
- Community Pool Groundbreaking Ceremony Saturday, December 17th, December 13, 2022
- Housing Element Update: Initial Study-Negative Declaration available for review, December 9, 2022
- Holiday Special Events from the Piedmont Recreation Department, December 9, 2022
- Pool construction contract awarded; Groundbreaking ceremony Saturday, December 17th, December 6, 2022
- Linda Off-Leash Dog Park Temporarily Closed Due to Hazardous Conditions, December 5, 2022
November 2022
- Piedmont COVID-19 Testing Kiosk to Close December 2nd, November 29, 2022
- Lights Up! Longstanding Piedmont holiday tree lighting event returns with new celebrations, activities on December 7, November 22, 2022
- Seismic retrofit grants available for Piedmont homeowners - apply by November 29th, November 22, 2022
- City announces intent to award pool construction contract; PRFO fundraising campaign remains underway, November 21, 2022
- City Submits Draft Housing Element to California Department of Housing and Community Development for Review, November 21, 2022
- Waste Collection Customer Service Survey, November 17, 2022
- Annual Toys for Tots Donation Drive, November 15, 2022
- Housing Element Special Council Meeting November 15th: Staff Report and Open House Exhibits Now Available Online, November 14, 2022
- 2022 General Election Results, November 8, 2022
- City Administrator Recruitment Survey, November 7, 2022
- Planning Commission & City Council to consider proposed revisions to regulations for ADUs and additional bedrooms within existing dwelling units, November 3, 2022
October 2022
- Housing Element Special Council Meeting November 15th; Informational Open House November 9th, October 31, 2022
- Wildfire Evacuation Drill & Community Preparedness Event November 5th, October 31, 2022
- Voting Information for the November 8, 2022 General Election, October 28, 2022
- City Re-Opens Bidding for Community Pool Construction, October 20, 2022
- City of Piedmont Halloween Events, October 19, 2022
- Be Prepared: Steps to Take for Wildfire Season, October 19, 2022
- Drop, cover, and hold on at 10:20am October 20, October 17, 2022
- City of Piedmont Staff Recommend Rejecting Pool Construction Proposals and Reopening Bidding, October 14, 2022
- Wildfire Evacuation Drill November 5, October 13, 2022
- Comments Sought on Draft Multifamily Objective Design Standards for Commercial and Mixed-Use Areas, October 7, 2022
- Voting in the November 2022 Election, October 6, 2022
- Poll Workers Needed for the November Election, October 6, 2022
- Discounts on Rooftop Solar and Battery Storage, October 5, 2022
September 2022
- Community Warning from Piedmont Police regarding "rainbow fentanyl", September 29, 2022
- Free Compost Pilot Program Extended, September 22, 2022
- 2022 Harvest Festival Outdoor Events Canceled, September 16, 2022
- Annual Street Sweeping Begins September 19, September 14, 2022
- Piedmont Honored for Sustainability Achievements, September 13, 2022
- Help Shape a Home Electrification Rebate Program, September 12, 2022
- Coffee, Cops, and Cars Returns September 24, September 10, 2022
- Harvest Festival Returns September 18, September 9, 2022
- Protect Your Health During Extreme Heat, September 2, 2022
- Conserve Energy to Help Prevent Power Outages, September 1, 2022
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