Dixie Jordan, Patch Staff
- Piedmont, CA
I started with Patch as the copy editor for 11 Patch sites: Alameda, Albany, Castro Valley, El Cerrito, Hercules, Newark, Piedmont, Pinole, San Leandro, San Lorenzo and Union City. Currently I am the local editor at Piedmont Patch and Alameda Patch. Questions? dixie.jordan@patch.com.
Before coming to Patch, I was the editor and publisher of Parents Press, a magazine for Bay Area parents, for more years than I like to remember. Before that, I was news editor at the Contra Costa Times and a reporter at various Northern California newspapers.
I am a fifth generation Californian who has lived in the East Bay most of my life and a graduate of UC Berkeley. For fun, I volunteer on archaeology digs, mostly in Ireland and the Southwest.
My brilliant and beautiful daughter, Jenny, a school psychologist, just married the charming Chris Davidson and they are living in Austin, Texas — too far way!
Posting Activity
Piedmont|News|
Geoffrey Grote Talks About His Toughest — and Proudest — Moments as City Administrator
Geoffrey Grote will retire next month after a quarter-century as Piedmont's city administrator.
Alameda, CA|News|
Charter School Must Move — Again, School Board Indicates
Pleas by dozens of students, parents and staff members from the Alameda Community Learning Center charter school failed to sway members of the Board of Education Tuesday night.
Piedmont|News|
Police Blotter: Multi-Car Accident, Big Booms, Fallen Trees
The weekend crime report in Piedmont.
Alameda, CA|News|
Memorial Service for Bryant Cash-Welch Planned for Saturday
Cash-Welch died Jan. 9 at the age of 48.
Piedmont|News|
Red Flag Warning for East Bay Hills Continues Through Thursday
Warm weather, high winds and low humidity combine to create a fire hazard this week.
Piedmont|News|
Largest BART Union OKs Contract, Ending 9-Month Labor Dispute
The agreement was previously approved by BART directors and another major BART union.
Alameda, CA|News|
Largest BART Union OKs Contract, Ending 9-Month Labor Dispute
The agreement was previously approved by BART directors and another major BART union.
Alameda, CA|News|
More Flu Deaths; Plane Drops Mysterious Greenish Fog; Seahawks Site Blocks CA Ticket Sales
Plus, earthquake shakes North Bay; South Bay girl makes Olympic team; Google buys Nest for $3.2B; France architect blocks Marin development
Piedmont|News|
Police Blotter: Stolen Purses, Possible Sewer Repair Scam, 'Blood-Curdling' Scream
Also, remember to watch for those street-sweeping days!
Alameda, CA|News|
Petaluma Beef Being Recalled — USDA Says Cattle Not Inspected Before Slaughter
Some of the recalled beef was apparently shipped to outlets n Oakland and Berkeley, according to the USDA.
Piedmont|News|
Petaluma Beef Being Recalled — USDA Says Cattle Not Inspected Before Slaughter
Some of the recalled beef was apparently shipped to outlets n Oakland and Berkeley, according to the USDA.
Piedmont|News|
Long-Time East Bay Congressman George Miller to Retire
Miller, a Democrat who represents a large portion of Contra Costa County, is considered one Congress's strongest advocates for children's and health issues. He is retiring after 40 years in the House of Representatives.
Alameda, CA|News|
Long-Time East Bay Congressman George Miller to Retire
Miller, a Democrat who represents a large portion of Contra Costa County, is considered one Congress's strongest advocates for children's and health issues. He is retiring after 40 years in the House of Representatives.
Alameda, CA|News|
Police Log: Thief Flees in Stolen Boat, Repeat Shoplifter Arrested, BB Damages Window of Home
Plus car and bike thefts, and several broken windows on vehicles
Piedmont|News|
Piedmont Resident Robert Kruger Dies at 57
Mr. Kruger, a financial planner, river rafter and proud father, died Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014.
Piedmont|News|
Piedmont Voices: Post Office Woes, Children's Speech Therapy
Bloggers who live or work in Piedmont and nearby neighborhoods explore the area in words and photos.
