Driver almost killed in Piedmont road-rage shooting
A driver was almost killed Tuesday morning in Piedmont after someone in another vehicle opened fire on him, police said.
Increased police presence at East Bay high school after swastikas, Hitler markings found
After swastika and Hitler markings were found at an East Bay High school, officials increased security around school facilities in the area.
Teen sexually assaulted at East Bay high school, police looking to ID woman
A teenage boy was sexually assaulted on the campus of Piedmont High School, authorities said.
Mom blamed for DUI crash in stolen car with baby
A woman was arrested after allegedly crashing into several cars while driving under the influence in a stolen vehicle, Piedmont police said.
Small California school district lifts outdoor mask mandate for P.E.
If cases continue to fall, Supt. Randall Booker wrote parents a letter saying that he would “rescind” the outdoor mask policy for all students and staff beginning on Feb. 7.
Piedmont girl with rare disease creates mural to inspire others
A Piedmont girl saw her dream come true this past weekend. A mural she created while fighting a deadly disease was unveiled at Jack London Square.
Piedmont public schools students required to get vaccinated by Nov. 17
Like their counterparts in Oakland, most public school students in the Piedmont Unified School District must now get vaccinated against COVID-19, following a vote by the school board Wednesday night.
Family files wrongful death suit against Piedmont wealth manager charged in deadly hit-and-run
"My days have become an endless loop of reminders that our son and I are forced to live our lives without Greg," said Angie Brey, the partner of Greg Turnage Jr., 41, who was killed in the Mother's Day crash.
Piedmont school officials cancel "White student support circle" following backlash from students, community
Piedmont school district officials have responded to a now-viral post on social media for a "White student support circle" in the wake of the Derek Chauvin verdict, as officials called it a "poor choice of words."
This East Bay city has the highest vaccination rate in Alameda County
Piedmont is the wealthiest community in the county. More of the people who live there are older, and many medical workers live in Piedmont. Those are some of the reasons why the vaccination rate is the highest in Alameda County.
Piedmont police recover stolen dump truck and tractor, suspect flees
The theft of a dump truck and trailer with a bobcat tractor was foiled Saturday by Piedmont police.
Piedmont Unified elementary schools begin a return to the classroom with hybrid learning
Kindergarteners at schools at Piedmont Elementary Unified School District began hybrid learning on Tuesday.
Piedmont Boy Scout Christmas tree lot shifts to online ordering amid pandemic
The Scout tree lot opened in 1969 and has operated continuously since then.
Piedmont to fly Black Lives Matter flag, council to review policies for discrimination
The Black Lives Matter flag will be flown with the U.S. and California flags at the corner of Vista and Highland Avenues in the heart of Piedmont.
Piedmont closes popular park after big soccer game; players used 'vulgar language'
"Despite repeated warnings from city staff, users of this facility have continued to play group sports in violation of COVID-19 health orders" made by the Alameda County Public Health Department, the city said in an advisory. "We regret having to take this action, but the actions of field users have necessitated it."
Piedmont July 4th parade and celebrations cancelled due to COVID-19
Other cancellations include the annual party in the park, and neighborhood block parties, with the city saying it will not issue street closure permits.
Piedmont closes Hampton Park because gatherings violated shelter-in-place
The closure at the park, also known as Piedmont Sports Field, went into effect on Thursday and will continue until further notice.
UPS worker arrested on delivery route in Piedmont after caught stealing
Unyque Alley, 40 of Oakland, was arrested Thursday for stealing the contents of a customer's package.
Piedmont Boy Scout Christmas tree lot returns for 50th year
The lot -- which will have over 1,500 Noble and Douglas fir and Silvertip trees, as well as garlands and wreaths - is open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, and 4 to 7:30 p.m. weekdays through Dec. 22.
'Soft spoken' mail carrier stops Piedmont burglary
Nestor Quilates has been delivering mail for 14 years. And because of his sharp eye, the soft spoken mail carrier is now somewhat of a celebrity, but just don't call him a hero.