Arts & Entertainment Pass the Remote: Narrative features like ‘The Glorias,’ ‘LX 2048’ and ‘Before the Fire’ on tap By Randy Myers, Bay City News Foundation | Local News Matters | October 2, 2020 Narrative features -- dramas, thrillers and a biopic -- available to stream starting this week.
Around Town Walk for Wellness raises over $37,000 for PUSD Wellness Center By Rebecca Thornborrow | October 2, 2020 The event, an inclusive, accessible and socially-distanced event open to all, exceeded expectations.
COVID-19 Wear a mask. If only it were that simple. By Michael McAuliff and Julio Ochoa, WUSF and Jackie Fortiér, KPCC and Blake Farmer, Nashville Public Radio | Kaiser Health News | October 2, 2020 Health experts agree masks are the cheapest, best weapon against the pandemic. But the president has modeled exactly the opposite behavior.
Bay Area Local Lit | October’s top online literary happenings, workshops, and meetups By Lou Fancher | October 2, 2020 Helen Macdonald talks Vesper Flights; Maggie O'Farrell Hamnet; Fowzia Karimi; Bruce Lee's daughter Shannon Lee; and more
City Piedmont crew helping fight Glass Fire By Damin Esper | October 2, 2020 The new 'state of the art' engine has come in handy, but the crew reports some residents are not evacuating when they should.
Bay Area Poor air quality expected through Tuesday By Exedra Staff | October 2, 2020 Everyone, especially children, older adults and those w/ breathing or heart issues, should limit outdoor activities.
City BLM signs vandalized on Moraga, suspect caught on video By Damin Esper | October 2, 2020 View the footage: The perp appears to be a middle-aged male wearing a mask. No arrests have been made yet.
Oakland Arena: Oakland group adds key players in push for NFL’s first Black-owned team By Chris De Benedetti, Bay City News Foundation | Local News Matters | October 2, 2020 Oakland’s history of rebellion and African American activism — coupled with decades of loyal sports fandom — make the city a natural to host.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: Chanticleer, Bay Area Book Festival, Emeryville Art Exhibition, and more By The Artful Observer, Bay City News Foundation | Local News Matters | October 2, 2020 Renowned a cappella; Hardly Strictly streaming, and Amy Seiwert’s dance/film series also on the docket
California Gov. Newsom vetoes requirement for ethnic studies course in high school By John Fensterwald | EdSource | October 2, 2020 He said fixes to proposed model curriculum for the course should be done first