Oakland As teachers threaten to strike, Oakland Unified looks to higher teacher pay By Theresa Harrington | EdSource | January 14, 2019 District considers salary hike amid teachers' strike threat.
Around Town Hampton Fields, III | Hi Neighbor! By Hampton Fields, III | January 14, 2019 Holiday excerpts of the ridiculous, 100% fabricated, yet weirdly plausible: Princeton Referrals, Too Much Fun, Teen Tech Help
Around Town Taking Stock | The December 2018 markets By Nick Levinson | Park Piedmont Advisors | January 13, 2019 [sponsored post] A closer look at the recent volatility in the stock market; while considering the rise in bond prices. The latter's positive returns offset at least some of the stock declines.
Around Town The Artists’ Studio | A lively crowd enjoys PCA juried art show By Katie Korotzer | January 12, 2019 Piedmont is becoming known in the Bay Area for its connection to the arts, and the PCA for its reach among local artists.
Bay Area Pantless passengers to takeover BART for ‘No Pants Subway Ride’ By Daniel Montes | Bay City News | January 12, 2019 Underwear-clad riders are meeting up at Berkeley and Daly City BART stations on Sunday to gather at SF City Hall for a pantless afterparty.
city Guns drawn during high risk traffic stop on Grand Ave By Sam Richards | January 11, 2019 Switched license plates from a stolen car resulted in dramatic traffic stop. Driver was cooperative, and police are now looking for the thief.
Around Town The Artists’ Studio | Local talent anticipating juried art show at PCA By Katie Korotzer | January 11, 2019 Don't miss the opening reception tonight! This show has quickly become an aspirational milestone for Bay Area artists.
News Homeless shelters, taco trucks possible uses for old BART cars By Janis Mara | Bay City News | January 11, 2019 What to do with hundreds of old, soon-to-be-junked legacy BART cars?
News 2 arrested and 1 hospitalized after plane sits for hours at Oakland Airport By Janis Mara & Keith Burbank | Bay City News | January 11, 2019 After being diverted and then stuck on the runway for three hours, "some passengers were upset and wanted off."
Around Town Deals for diners available during restaurant week By Keith Burbank | Bay City News | January 11, 2019 The week runs through Jan. 20 with more than 100 restaurants participating.