News 50k gallons of raw sewage spilled into Oakland estuary after power outage affects EBMUD wastewater plant By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | August 15, 2020 The power outage, which occurred quickly and without notice on Fri evening caused a pump to fail. Boaters are being warned to stay away.
city Director of Public Works Chester Nakahara announces retirement By John Tulloch, City of Piedmont | August 14, 2020 Nakahara has spent more than 20 years maintaining and improving the city's infrastructure.
City Keeping track of COVID-19 in Piedmont | Aug. 14, 2020 By Exedra Staff | August 14, 2020 Piedmont cases have grown to 28 from 23, a sudden jump that may be attributable to a recent data glitch that slowed down reporting across the state.
City City Planning and Building Director talks Reach Codes By Chris Treadway | August 14, 2020 Kevin Jackson explains some of the whys and wherefores of the proposed ordinance.
Around Town COVID, job losses exacerbate food insecurity, says food bank director at LWV event By Devon O'Shaughnessy, Exedra Intern | August 14, 2020 Alameda County Community Food Bank has had to dramatically shift its services over the last five months.
Bay Area Bay Area coronavirus updates | Fri., Aug. 14 By Eli Walsh | Bay City News | August 14, 2020 Coronavirus cases increase in Alameda County by 329 (and 3 deaths), and in the state by 7,934 (188 deaths) since yesterday.
Bay Area Heat wave prompts ‘Flex Alert’ to conserve electricity By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | August 14, 2020 Residents are urged to conserve electricity, especially during late afternoon and early evening, when the grid is most stressed.
Arts & Entertainment ‘The whole world is a stage’: Multicultural theater groups seek a more diverse cast By Amelia Williams | Local News Matters | August 14, 2020 Like many institutions of late, theater has been called out for its flawed approaches to diversity and equity.
Arts & Entertainment The show must go on: San Francisco Mime Troupe turns to vintage radio-serial format By Jackson Guilfoil | Local News Matters | August 14, 2020 SFMT is a collective of theater professionals who don’t actually perform silently and are known for their politically charged plays.
Bay Area Phillips Rodeo refinery to transition to renewable fuel production By Sam Richards | Bay City News | August 14, 2020 The move will produce 680 million gallons per year of renewable diesel, gasoline and jet fuel, and will improve air quality in the region.