Bay Area UPDATE: Muir Fire holding at 58 acres and 50 percent contained By James Lanaras | Bay City News | October 25, 2019 The fire started near Slide Ranch in Marin, the longtime field trip destination for Piedmont elementary students.
Schools PHS librarian Kathryn Levenson teaches life skills in Adulting 101 pilot course By Sarah Belle Lin | October 25, 2019 Students learn the basics of independent living in this after-school program, including financial literacy, taxes, cooking, and more.
Around Town Get ready for the smoke — it’s on its way By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | October 25, 2019 Smoke from the Kincade Fire viewed from Pt. Isabel on Friday morning.
Bay Area Podcast | The case for local control over housing By Gimme Shelter Podcast | CALmatters | October 25, 2019 Advocates for local control argue that state housing interventions risk eroding the character of their neighborhoods.
Around Town How home gardeners can help heal ecosystems | Ecologist Doug Tallamy speaks at community meeting By Kathryn Pritchett, Piedmont Garden Club | October 25, 2019 The birds and the bees -- and how our backyards can help -- were the topic of a community event hosted by Piedmont Garden Club.
Arts & Entertainment In the Artist’s Studio | Archie Held By Katie Korotzer | October 25, 2019 Luck and wit mix with grit and creativity for Richmond-based internationally recognized sculptor
Uncategorized Voices of Our Educators | Annie Holland By The Giving Campaign | The Piedmont Education Foundation | October 25, 2019 Holland reflects on optimism, her students and all that makes her work meaningful -- even in the face of challenges.
regional Bay Area Science Festival kicks off, runs through Nov 2 By Keith Burbank | Bay City News | October 25, 2019 Science to be celebrated in the Bay Area; events include a tour of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory on Fri, Oct 25 at 4pm.
Bay Area Mines Fire near Livermore at 50 acres, 60 percent contained By Dennis Culver | Bay City News | October 25, 2019 The fire is burning near Mines Road and Del Valle Road.
Bay Area Kincade fire grows to 21,900 acres By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | October 25, 2019 No injuries yet reported, 49 structures destroyed, and 2000 people evacuated.