Piedmont car torched in arson, police say
A car in Piedmont was found destroyed by fire on Friday, in what police are saying was arson.
Piedmont police arrest 33, recover 37 cars using license plate readers in 2023
There's a new focus on the use of license plate readers, as more Bay Area cities and police departments discuss plans to adopt the technology.
Man allegedly attacks Piedmont police chief, elderly Ace customer
Piedmont police arrested and tased a 42-year-old man who they say first struck an elderly customer inside Ace Hardware and then jumped inside the police chief's car and attacked him -- all rare events in this small city.
Piedmont mom missing in Houston found safe
A missing mother from Piedmont, Calif., who vanished in Houston just before Thanksgiving has been found and is safe, her family said Wednesday.
Piedmont mother vanishes from airport in Houston
Police are asking for the public's help to find a missing mother from Piedmont, Calif., who vanished at the airport in Houston. UPDATE: She was found safe on Nov. 23.
Piedmont's Scouts Tree lot now open for holiday season
If you're looking to support a good cause with your Christmas tree purchase this year, the Scouts Tree lot in Piedmont might be the business for you.
More details revealed about Piedmont EV charging station
More details about plans for a first-of-its-kind electric vehicle charging station in Piedmont have been revealed.
City of Piedmont to honor Black family who was forced to sell home in 1924
The City of Piedmont is taking the next step to honor a Black family that was forced to sell their home after racist threats from neighbors nearly 100 years ago.
Piedmont police credit license plate camera for helping locate robbery suspects
Police in Piedmont credited license plate reading cameras for helping to track down two suspects accused of stealing large appliances.
Piedmont gas station could convert to EV charging hub after nearly 100 years
For nearly 100 years, people in Piedmont have filled up at a popular, local gas station on Grand Avenue. That station is moving toward converting to becoming an EV-charging hub.
Man followed to Piedmont home, robbed at gunpoint
Piedmont police are looking for two people who followed a man home and robbed him at gun point in his driveway.
More license plate readers are coming to Bay Area, but do they work?
Cities around the Bay Area are lining up to get automated license plate readers, but the data shows mixed results at best.
Piedmont adding new network of surveillance cameras on city streets
One of Oakland's neighboring cities, Piedmont, will add a new network of surveillance cameras on its city streets.
Man charged with breaking into Piedmont home killed by Santa Rita Jail cellmate: sheriff
A man who was charged with breaking into a Piedmont home and staying there for two days, where he ate about $1,000 of food and drink, has died at Santa Rita Jail, his family told KTVU.
Convicted burglar breaks into Piedmont home; helps himself to food, booze while homeowners vacation
Piedmont police say a man broke into a home on Grand Avenue and made himself at home for two days.
5 detained for carjacking of woman with child in Piedmont: Police
A carjacking was reported out of Piedmont Sunday morning involving a woman with a child, police said. Police have since recovered the car and arrested a suspect.
Construction workers at Piedmont home robbed at gunpoint, police say
Construction workers at a property in Piedmont were robbed at gunpoint Tuesday, according to police.
Piedmont driver arrested after intentionally crashing into police car
Police in Piedmont arrested a driver on Monday night who they say was driving under the influence and purposefully crashed into a police car.
California photographer shares story of strangers daily, amassing thousands of photos over almost 7 years
He calls it a labor of love. Nearly every day for almost seven years, Bay Area photographer Brian Molyneaux has stepped out into his community and used the shutter of his camera to connect, taking photos of thousands of strangers he’s met on the street, to learn their story and then offer a window into their lives.
Halloween decorations torched in Piedmont, police searching for arsonist
Piedmont police are searching for a suspected arsonist after three fires broke out early Thursday morning.