Piedmont

Piedmont is a city of 11,000 entirely surrounded by Oakland — one of California's wealthiest enclaves, a residential island of grand homes and top-rated schools with no commercial district. Incorporated 1907, governed by a five-member Council, maintaining fierce municipal independence within Alameda County.

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An Alameda County Superior Court judge is urging the Board of Supervisors to allocate $3 million to maintain a pilot program that assists defendants who are out of custody while awaiting trial. The judge describes the program as successful in supporting these individuals, highlighting ongoing debates around funding for homelessness and incarceration alternatives. This plea was reported by KTVU FOX 2 on September 24, 2026.

Piedmont residents should note that the City Council last met on July 20, 2026, with no more recent meetings scheduled yet. Separately, the Alameda County Public Protection Committee is meeting today, September 24, which may influence countywide public safety and justice funding decisions relevant to Piedmont. Watching this committee’s actions could provide insight into the future of programs like the one the judge supports. Other local issues such as Piedmont’s fiscal stewardship and housing projects remain active but have not seen new developments this week.

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