Around Town Local walkers raise $8000 for Alzheimer’s Association By Exedra Staff | October 27, 2020 East Bay Walk for Alzheimer's was held last weekend as the Morrison family and friends took to the Piedmont streets.
City Piedmont fire chief to leave for Port Townsend, Washington By Damin Esper | October 27, 2020 Bret Black has served as Chief for two years, during which time Piedmont has experienced the ever-growing threat of wildfire.
City Piedmont survives power shutoff with few incidents By Damin Esper | October 27, 2020 In spite of high winds, low humidity and fire danger, community was mostly unscathed. But fire chief warns residents not to let down their guard.
Featured in Category UPDATE: East Bay parks’ closure extended thru Wed. morning By Eli Walsh | Bay City News | October 27, 2020 Closures include Anthony Chabot, Lake Chabot, Roberts, Sibley, Tilden, and Wildcat among others.
COVID-19 Seven tips for staying safe as COVID-19 cases rise and colder weather heightens the risk By Melissa Burdi, dean, Purdue University Global School of Nursing, Purdue University | Local News Matters | October 26, 2020 Since we don’t have an approved vaccine in widespread use yet, protective measures are still essential.
Featured in Category The Arena: Bye-Bye, Billy Beane By Chris di Benedetti | Local News Matters | October 26, 2020 Not everyone is unhappy about the departure of the A's storied executive.
Bay Area BART eyes cost-cutting measures as it projects $33M deficit by next summer By Eli Walsh, Bay City News Foundation | Local News Matters | October 26, 2020 Early retirement incentives, staff reassignment, service reductions and layoffs are being considered.
College Colleges and Thanksgiving COVID risk: Fauci’s right – holiday plans may have to change By Walter Thomas Casey II, Marcia G. Ory and Rebecca S.B. Fischer, for The Conversation | Local News Matters | October 25, 2020 Students returning to their families around the country for the holidays may bring a souvenir no one wants — COVID-19.
Bay Area ISSI, home to generations of Berkeley scholars of color, is set to close in June next year By Dallin Mello, Bay City News Foundation | Local News Matters | October 25, 2020 ISSI was the first institute in the UC system devoted to the study of race, stratification and societal change.
Bay Area Red Flag warning for high winds, fire weather starting Sunday By Eli Walsh | Bay City News | October 23, 2020 The warning lasts from 11am on Sunday to 11am Tuesday and could include wind gusts up to 70 mph.