Couple fell in love with Lake Merritt Hotel
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:18:30 GMT

Cheryl and Randy Berger are seen at the Lake Merritt Hotel, which they own, in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, Aug.

Work begins on Joaquin Miller pathway
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:13:44 GMT

It's been 17 years, but Vice Mayor Jean Quan remembers it as if it were yesterday.

The new Havens experience
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:12:30 GMT

Visitors peak through the door of a locked classroom during an open house event at the new Frank C. Havens School on Sunday Aug.

Former mayor was longtime advocate for El Cerrito
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:21:09 GMT

El Cerrito lost one of its most prominent figures and staunchest advocates with the death earlier this month of Marge Collins at age 88.

Memorial service for Pletschet set
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:02:16 GMT

A memorial service for columnist Cliff Pletschet has been scheduled for Wednesday Sept.

My Word: Don't waste more money on Blair Park EIR
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:39:30 GMT

Now that the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Moraga Canyon sports fields is finished, and the public comment period has ended, the question facing the Piedmont City Council is: What next? The project is construction of two sports fields on Blair Park -- the long stretch of open space on Moraga Avenue across from Coaches Field -- and the ...

Clarification
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 04:30:03 GMT

A paragraph was omitted from the front page story in the Aug. 20 edition about Piedmont school scores, which was pertinent to the quote from Assistant Superintendent of educational services David Roth.

Piedmont's Havens School `dream' comes true
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:20:35 GMT

Workers scrambled this week planting, power washing and putting the finishing touches on the gem of a new Havens elementary school -- the culmination of more than two years of planning, budgeting and community involvement.

Children's Day at the Four Seasons
Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:08:42 GMT

On Friday, the Pool Room, at the Four Seasons, was fully booked; children ate free.

Business & Professional
Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:44:58 GMT

Many people associate April 15 with procrastination and dread, but that's not the case for the winning Readers' Choice accountants.

Correction
Fri, 20 Aug 2010 04:30:42 GMT

An article about the Piedmont Swim Club in the Aug. 13 edition of the Piedmonter contained some factual errors.

Piedmont Police Reports
Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:20:51 GMT

The following are highlights from the Piedmont police log. For more information, including about other cases, visit the police department at 403 Highland Ave.

City Council sends Taser ban proposal to ballot
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 03:22:18 GMT

Columbia City Council members voted to send an ordinance banning Taser use within city limits to the Nov.

Piedmont Neighborhood Block Party
Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:17:29 GMT

It's time for the 2nd Annual Piedmont Neighborhood Block Party! Wednesday, Aug. 25 6-8 p.m. N. Mississippi Avenue between Rosa Parks Way and Holman This is a fun event where you can meet your neighbors, talk one on one with our Police Officers and Captains about any crime issue you may have, drink, eat and enjoy the celebration in a blocked off ...

Test scores rise in Oakland, Alameda County
Tue, 17 Aug 2010 04:34:01 GMT

Second grade teacher Sam Humphrey lines his class up after a brief recess at Eres Academy in Oakland, Calif.

Featured Open Homes - Piedmont
Sat, 14 Aug 2010 23:24:01 GMT

Built in 1925, this English country-style home comes with hardwood flooring, beamed ceilings and a living room with bay windows and a fireplace.

Piedmont's population county's oldest on average, report says
Fri, 13 Aug 2010 17:06:10 GMT

Piedmont, a 2-square-mile, century-old city, has the highest median age of any city in Alameda County, according to its housing element report.

Piedmont synagogue opening new preschool
Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:01:51 GMT

At the June party celebrating the opening of Happy Together preschool, one guest was unexpected.

Oakland caregivers to rally this afternoon
Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:12:49 GMT

A union has planned a rally for 3:30 this afternoon in support of quality resident care and 37 fired workers at Piedmont Gardens assisted-living center in Oakland.

What you love and hate
Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:44:03 GMT

The guy who facilitates it right before you see your movie is hilarious. He's practically a celebrity.