Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: holiday streaming and Bay Area theatre By The Artful Observer | Local News Matters | November 27, 2020 Stream a virtual hug from YoYo Ma; SF Opera; Wonderful Life; the Nutcracker (of course!) -- and more
Arts & Entertainment Pass the Remote: Five must-see films to stream while supporting local movie houses By Randy Myers | Local News Matters | November 27, 2020 Starting with Alex Winter's absorbing exploration of Frank Zappa's well-lived life, pull up a seat for some virtual cinematic fun.
Food & Drink A whale of a problem forces delayed start to Dungeness crab season By Camille Legendre | Local News Matters | November 27, 2020 Crab lovers might be feeling a bit more crabby than usual for the next several weeks.
Around Town Why buy a real Christmas tree? It’s sustainable By Piedmont Scouts | Scout Tree Lot | November 26, 2020 100% recyclable and biodegradable, a real tree spends 8 years growing, providing a habitat for wildlife and keeping large spaces green.
City Fire Chief Bret Black reflects on Piedmont tenure By Sam Richards | November 24, 2020 This is Black's last week in Piedmont before he heads to his new post in Port Townsend, Wash.
COVID-19 COVID-19 case rate continuing to rise in Alameda County By Eli Walsh | Bay City News | November 24, 2020 Schools that have yet to reopen will be required to wait until the county has been out of the purple tier for at least two consecutive weeks.
Bay Area Cold morning temperatures forecast for later in the week By Keith Burbank | Bay City News | November 24, 2020 Despite cold morning temperatures Thursday through Sunday, afternoon temperatures are expected to gradually rise over the same period.
Around Town Meet the new interim minister of Piedmont Community Church By Chris Treadway | November 24, 2020 Dr. Steve Schibsted has his work cut out for him -- sustaining faith and togetherness in a pandemic, and helping the church chart a course forward.
Around Town Student-run org provides holiday gifts for families in need By Ella Vo | Vice President, More than Just Me | November 24, 2020 "More than Just Me" offers donors the opportunity to make holidays a little brighter for families who are going through an extremely difficult time.
California As COVID soars, a chaotic moment for California, a dire one for restaurants By Emily Hoeven | CALmatters | November 24, 2020 Plus: Pressure over filling Harris' Senate seat mounts; General Motors no longer supports Trump administration's challenge to CA's fuel standards; and more