The Sipping News: Wine list watch on Perbacco in San Francisco
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:50:56 GMT

Even when wearing its gray pin-striped Financial District coat, Perbacco remains fiercely true to its inspirations: the Italian regions of Piedmont and Liguria, areas straddling the olive oil-butter divide.

DeLauer's Super Newsstand closing after more than 100 years
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:30:07 GMT

DeLauer's Super Newsstand, a downtown Oakland institution that carries more than 6,000 magazine titles, is closing its doors this week after more than 100 years.

Food news: Restaurants sign no farmed fish pact
Sat, 28 Jun 2008 16:09:31 GMT

F riends of wild Chinook salmon eat wild Chinook salmon--and they never, under any circumstances, eat farmed salmon, the archenemy of the wild fish.

IIDA Elects New President
Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:07:45 GMT

On July 1, leadership of the International Interior Design Association will pass into new hands.

Council approves 2008-09 budget, decides on $45,000 environmental study of Blair Park
Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:59:53 GMT

Residents will see a slightly bigger bite on their property tax bills for 2008-09 with the approval this week by the City Council of municipal services and municipal sewer taxes.

Dave Newhouse: Back at Mack
Sun, 22 Jun 2008 15:53:25 GMT

Twenty-three years ago, I met Brian McGhee at McClymonds High School. He was an honor student and a star athlete who had earned a football scholarship to UC Berkeley.

Tree-Sitters' Supplies Removed From Oaks by University-Hired Arborists
Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:42:18 GMT

Up to a dozen tree-sitters were woken up early Tuesday morning when UCPD sealed off the grove in what many incorrectly assumed would be the end to the longest urban tree-sit in history.

Design awards honors seven homeowners
Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:43:20 GMT

The Piedmont Planning Commission honored seven homeowners for the exemplary design of their homes and gardens at an annual design award program this week.

Blair Park playfield proposal goes before council
Sat, 14 Jun 2008 17:15:52 GMT

A citizens' group of youth sports supporters is proposing a bold plan to turn Blair Park on Moraga Avenue into a new playfield complex.

Fremont will vote on a budget Tuesday night that does not contain funds for 211.
Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:14:24 GMT

Alameda County's telephone safety net could take a big hit Tuesday night -- when the city of Fremont votes on its new budget.

PMS teen excels with string quartet
Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:10:57 GMT

Piedmont mom Myeong Hee Kim is eager to get the word out to the community about the accomplishments of her teenage daughter and the string quartet she plays in.

Dave Newhouse: No voodoo medicine
Sun, 08 Jun 2008 16:51:47 GMT

Dr. Robert Albo, the team doctor to the Golden State Warriors and Oakland Raiders, has written volumes on magic.

Council debates cuts to upcoming budget
Sat, 07 Jun 2008 16:33:08 GMT

The Piedmont City Council this week haggled over cuts to its upcoming budget and spent more than two hours to decide an appeal concerning a resident's garage plans.

Hughes competing at Rowing World Cup in Switzerland
Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:13:39 GMT

The United States will have 10 crews competing in heats on Friday as racing begins at the 2008 Rowing World Cup inLucerne, Switzerland.

Come Party With Me: Graduation - Invite
Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:47:39 GMT

I'm super excited for her and have been helping her mom prepare the party. Although graduating from eighth grade isn't as monumental as graduating from high school or college, all of my ideas and tips can be ...

'SalmonAid' promotes rescue of fishery
Sun, 01 Jun 2008 15:26:27 GMT

Hundreds of people converged on Jack London Square on Saturday to hear live rock bands and rally for a good cause - saving California's dwindling wild salmon population.

$23 million Civic Center plan criticized
Sat, 31 May 2008 20:28:08 GMT

A proposal to build a new swim center, underground parking garage and landscaped plaza in Piedmont's Civic Center would cost at least $23 million, a figure unveiled at a recent community meeting where vocal ...

Skype translates to cheap talk
Thu, 29 May 2008 20:08:38 GMT

Susan Young's Get eLife blog LAST FALL, Sgt. 1st Class Toby Nunn stood by his wife, Regan, as she gave birth to their daughter at Alta Bates hospital.

Piedmont birdcalling champs hoping for 'Late Show' invite
Tue, 27 May 2008 19:42:51 GMT

Eric Sezgen , Eric Wheeler and Derek DeRoche perform the call of the Great Blue Heron at Piedmont High School's 43rd annual birdcalling contest on Friday.

Election excitement energizing younger voters
Sun, 25 May 2008 19:41:48 GMT

Freida Glantz, center, Edie Irons, back left, and Mary Thomas call voters from the Rebecca Kaplan campaign headquarters in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday May 13, 2008.