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Candidates’ Final Schedules Before Voting is Over

Piedmont Civic Association

With less than a week left before voting is completed on Tuesday, February 7, announcements submitted by candidates or their committees can be  found here: Tim Rood, City Council Candidate: Sunday -Monday, February 5-6 The final Get-Out-The-Vote Drive ... »

Is Feb 7 Election a Referendum on Blair Park?

Piedmont Civic Association

Writing in the February 1, 2012 edition of the East Bay Express, Nate Seltenrich calls Piedmont’s February 7 election “a referendum on Blair Park.” How many Piedmonters see the election this way?  Seltenrich claims, “…the city has been fractured by the... »

Commentary: The Piedmont Sewer Fund: Simple Facts and Simple Questions

Piedmont Civic Association

Sewer Fund money is allocated to City Maintenance workers – The full time equivalent of more than 5 maintenance employees is paid by using the Sewer Fund. (See chart below; see City sewer transfer charge detail.)   City documentation for 2010-11  indic... »

Analysis: Is the EPA the Taxpayer’s Best Friend?

Piedmont Civic Association

Throughout the history of the Sewer Fund, there has been tension between spending for sewer maintenance versus spending for sewer mains replacement (rehabilitation).  (See sewer history article.) In 2000 the sewer tax was tripled.  The increase was to ... »

The Blair Park Election?

East Bay Express

Next Tuesday's election in Piedmont could be a referendum on the city council's approval of a controversial sports field. by Nate Seltenrich Popular prejudice to the contrary, not everything is sunny in Piedmont. Crime is up, money is tight, and beside... »

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Wildwood Crab Feed – Last Chance!

Piedmont Neighborhood News

Don’t Miss the Lost Raiders of the Wildwood Ark! Dinner and Music Show Benefiting the Wildwood Elementary School Saturday, February 4, 2012 Cocktails & Music 6:00pm Veterans Memorial Hall 401 Highland Avenue, Piedmont Flyer| Lost Wildwook Ark Poster Li... »

Piedmont Regular Meetings – February 2012

Piedmont Neighborhood News

Notice of Regular Meetings February 2012 Pursuant to Government Code Sec. 54954.1 this is the official notice of City of Piedmont meetings during the month of February, 2012. All meetings are held at 120 Vista Avenue, Piedmont, unless otherwise noted. ... »

Our Favorite Political Comedian Talks Being Taboo In The Big City

HuffPost San Francisco

W. Kamau Bell doesn't seem like the type of comedian who explicitly set out to be a "political comedian." Like every good stand-up comic, Bell's... »

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2/5/12: Children’s Choir: Around the World in Song | SF

FunCheapSF.com

Young singers from the internationally acclaimed Piedmont East Bay Children’s Choir join the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra in an uplifting program of songs that will take you on a journey around the world. You’ll have a chance to sing, too. Bring you... »

Oakland/Piedmont Home Energy Forum

Piedmont Neighborhood News

Thanks to the Rockridge Community Planning Council I heard about this upcoming forum co-sponsored by both Oakland and Piedmont. See below for details from the event listing. Registration and event information are available at www.oakland-piedmontenergy... »