Around Town March 7-10 | PHS Advanced Acting presents “Fuddy Meers” and “Space Girl” By Kim Taylor | PHS Acting | March 5, 2019 The two comedic dramas are the last plays to be performed in the Alan Harvey Theater before it is torn down later this spring.
California Oakland teachers approve four-year contract; classes to resume Monday By Sam Richards & Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | March 4, 2019 Ending a seven-day strike, teachers voted Sunday to ratify an agreement that gives them a salary increase and reduces class sizes,
City Plan for public safety cameras focus of community meeting By Sam Richards | Bay City News | March 3, 2019 Unlike the license plate readers, public safety cameras survey larger swaths of ground for whatever may happen within their view.
California Recent rains mean healthy snow pack, officials say By Nicole Perez | Bay City News | March 1, 2019 There's water in them thar hills! A snowpack of 113" and at 153 percent of average to-date, means big run off when the snows melt this spring.
California Oakland school district and teachers reach tentative agreement By Jeff Shuttleworth | Bay City News | March 1, 2019 The compromise deal includes smaller class sizes, a commitment to cap charter school expansion, and a total pay increase of 14%.
Schools Piedmont Middle School honored as “Distinguished School” By Exedra Staff | February 28, 2019 PMS is recognized by the state of California for outstanding educational programs and practices.
Around Town DBFL nominated for “Best Resale” in Best of Oakland By Dress Best for Less | February 28, 2019 If you love us, please take a moment to show the love by voting for us as the East Bay's Best Clothing Resale!
Around Town Happening this weekend: Oakland Museum’s White Elephant Sale By Exedra Staff | February 27, 2019 Savvy shoppers and rummage sale aficionados will be out in force for the 60th anniversary of this warehouse event.
california State superintendent returns as mediator as Oakland teachers strike enters fourth day By Craig Lazzeretti | Bay City News | February 26, 2019 The district previously offered a 5 percent raise over three years, but last week made a new offer of 8.5 percent over four years.
City City hires search firm to recruit new city manager By Sam Richards | February 26, 2019 Council voted to spend up to $30,000 to hire Peckham and McKenney Inc. to recruit the successor to Benoit.