Bay Area Express lane tolls resume June 1 on area highways By Dan McMenamin | Local News Matters | May 31, 2020 Traffic volumes have increased amid the easing of restrictions for shelter in place.
Crime & Safety Oakland protests leave one federal officer dead, other officers wounded; 22 arrested By Dennis Culver, Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | May 30, 2020 Protests turned deadly in and around downtown Oakland Friday night.
City Piedmont Rec’s live-and-in-person ‘Camp (Almost) Everything’ sells out in seconds – literally By Sam Richards | May 29, 2020 Campers will be organized into small groups with the same designated leader to help maintain social distancing.
Around Town PHS sophomores hold SIP gourmet dinner event, raising over $11K for local nonprofit By Gina Lambright | May 29, 2020 The Garden Fest Foundation gave to a local charity that delivers healthy groceries to low income, house-bound seniors.
Featured in Category What are we eating now | Oodles of noodles from Shan Dong By Lou Fancher | May 29, 2020 This family-run spot in downtown Oakland has long been popular for their homemade noodles served any which way you might like.
Featured in Category Photos | MHS, PHS seniors pick up caps and gowns in drive-thru ceremony By Photos by Julie Reichle | May 26, 2020 Enthusiasm won the day for the soon-to-be grads.
Bay Area Public garden gates open up again By Kathryn Pritchett | May 26, 2020 After months sequestered at home, it’s a delight to wander in to someone else’s garden (without a turkey in sight!)
Books Orinda Books | Reading recs for right now By Lou Fancher | May 26, 2020 Classics are big sellers, but uplifting and escapist stories have been popular as well.
Featured in Category Millennium High School fundraiser auction kicks off By Sophia Thorsen | May 22, 2020 Funds raised will support future student team-building retreats, school-wide field trips, provide scholarships to students and stipends for teachers.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets for Streaming | May 22-24 By The Artful Observer | Local News Matters | May 22, 2020 I stream, you stream, we all stream this weekend: 'Moby-Dick,' Wayne Shorter, Bench Project, Smuin ballet and more