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Oct. 24-30: Beach Dads Rock, Accused Marijuana Grower Probation

A poll about transparency in relation to the proposed development of Blair Park also sparked conversation in Piedmont in the past week.

THE WEEK'S MOST POPULAR NEWS ARTICLES:

  1. 2 Pixar Bands, 1 Group of Other Dad Rockers to Battle: Three Beach Dads Club bands turned up the volume at the Starry Plough in Berkeley Friday to raise funds for their kids' school. Schnittmeister took home the crown.
  2. Man Charged in Piedmont Grow House Case Gets Probation: (Removed)was sentenced to three years probation with credit for time served 10 months after he was arrested in connection with marijuana grow houses on Nova Drive and Crest Road.
  3. Poll: Enough Transparency Around Blair Park Agreements?: Although in directing City Administrator to sign a reimbursement and indemnification agreement with the proposed Blair Park development's backers and a retainer agreement with a lawyer helping to prepare final analysis of the plans, respondents to a Piedmont Patch poll say 4 to 1 that the council should have elected to be more transparent.
  4. Early Morning Wake-Up Call Courtesy of Earthquake: The latest in a string of noticeable shakers centered in Berkeley roused Piedmonters Thursday.
  5. Homecoming Rally Packed with Pep: Music pumped, games were played, and students cheered at Piedmont High School Thursday. Add your photos to the gallery.

THE WEEK'S MOST POPULAR ANNOUNCEMENTS:

  1. Oakland Strokes’ Women Win Major East Coast Regatta
  2. Havens Students Grow Three Sisters Garden
  3. Brothers Win 'Guess Giant Jack's Weight' Contest

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Editor's Note: A name was removed from this post because the charges have been expunged.


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