Arts & Entertainment Formerly Ubuntu Theater Project, local troupe pivots to drive-in setting By Lou Fancher | July 28, 2020 The newly renamed Oakland Theater Project will open in Sept with T.S. Eliot's "The Waste Land" in a downtown parking lot.
Featured in Category Quarantini | Basil Smash Pina Colada By Lisa Settlemier | July 28, 2020 Want a tropical cocktail to make you feel like you have escaped to the islands? This updated classic says 'aloha' in a glass.
Crime & Safety Oakland council rejects ‘dangerous and irresponsible’ police defunding proposal By Keith Burbank | Local News Matters | July 24, 2020 The Oakland City Council rejected a proposal to take $2.75 million in funding from the police department, which has already seen its budget cut by $14.3 million this year.
City See who’s running (so far) for open City, School Board seats By Exedra Staff | July 24, 2020 Eight Piedmonters to date have signaled their intent to run. The deadline for submitting papers is Aug.
City Keeping track of COVID-19 in Piedmont | July 24, 2020 By Exedra Staff | July 24, 2020 Cases in town bump up to 23 from 20 last week. We track the Alameda County Public Health dashboard updates daily.
Around Town Oakland Zoo hosts virtual fundraiser, Lollapa Zoola this Saturday By Eliana Bloomfield, Exedra Intern | July 23, 2020 Zoo looks for a financial boost in time for Wednesday's reopening.
City Pool bond measure moves closer to November ballot By Sam Richards | July 21, 2020 A $19.5M bond measure would pay for a new pool complex, and add anywhere from $39 to $660/annually to residential property taxes.
City City of Piedmont joins a coalition to oppose FCC wireless communications facilities rule By Kevin Jackson, City of Piedmont | July 21, 2020 New FCC rules will further reduce Piedmont’s ability to control the look and visual impact of wireless cell towers.
City Armed robbery in broad daylight ends in quick getaway but no injuries By Damin Esper | July 21, 2020 Perpetrator surprised victims on the street as they returned home from lunch on Sunday.
Around Town Dress Best for Less now accepting donations — but by appointment only By Exedra Staff | Photos by Julie Reichle | July 21, 2020 Donated items will only be sold from the new Piedmont Ave. location going forward.