COVID-19 Your questions answered about California’s new winter stay-at-home order By Richard Procter | CALmatters | December 4, 2020 Gov. Gavin Newsom has imposed another stay-at-home order, the strictest since March. Here’s what we know so far about that.
Arts & Entertainment In the Artist’s Studio | Local talent part of the de Young Open By Katie Korotzer | December 4, 2020 While the de Young Open is now closed, due to the recent shutdown order, the works of local artists can still be viewed and purchased online.
COVID-19 7 ways meaningful activities can help us get through the coronavirus pandemic By Mary Ann McColl, professor, School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Queen's University, Ontario | Local News Matters | December 3, 2020 Being occupied is good for us, and its benefits are even greater when we are beset with uncertainty, distress or upheaval.
Oakland The Arena | Deadbeat Dubs owners try evading Oakland debt with court appeals By Chris De Benedetti, Bay City News Foundation | Local News Matters | December 3, 2020 The ownership group still owes nearly $50 million to Oakland and Alameda County for arena renovations.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: holiday performances for streaming By The Artful Observer | Local News Matters | December 3, 2020 SF Opera showcase; ACT's A Christmas Carol; Cal Performances; Berkeley Rep's Steadfast Tin Soldier and more
Arts & Entertainment How Lisa Dolby Chadwick kept her gallery running and her community’s spirit up through the pandemic By Joe Dworetzky | Local News Matters | December 3, 2020 Poetry paired with art -- some of it dancing! -- kept art lovers engaged through tough times.
Arts & Entertainment The digital halls are bedecked: Ways to have a jolly Bay Area holiday season, part 2 By Sue Gilmore, Bay City News Foundation | Local News Matters | December 3, 2020 From Chanticleer, Grace Cathedral, SF Gay Men's Chorus and the SF Girls Chorus, to Lucinda Williams, theatrical puppets, and more, entertainers are working to make sure holidays are merry and bright.
Books Local Lit | December’s top literary happenings By Lou Fancher | December 3, 2020 Jane Smiley's latest; plus Kelly Corrigan hosts John Grisham, Brit Bennet, Erik Larson, Gail Tsukiyama, and more
Around Town Watch Piedmont’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony live on KCOM! By Exedra Staff | December 2, 2020 Celebrate the start of the holiday season Piedmont-style.
Around Town Letter to the Editor | Sort through the noise By Doug Ireland | December 1, 2020 Former PUSD school board member Doug Ireland offers words of encouragement and some advice to incoming trustees.