Featured in Category Letter to the Editor | Yes, I am running for City Council By Conna McCarthy | July 7, 2020 Longtime resident Conna McCarthy announces her candidacy ahead of the official filing date.
Around Town Oakland running group screens film to raise funds By Exedra Staff | July 7, 2020 Rent the film RUNNER about a South Sudanese runner and Olympian through mid-July and a portion of the proceeds will go to support Running for a Better Oakland.
Opinion | Commentary Commentary | I faced a challenge one out of every three people in America has: depression and anxiety By Lenny Mendonca | CALmatters | July 7, 2020 Well-meaning friends discouraged me from sharing my diagnosis because doing so would end my career, they said.
Around Town Mountain Music rises again By David E. Thigpen | July 3, 2020 The Lipansky family now runs one of the few independently owned music stores in the East Bay.
Around Town Shopping for bargains? Dress Best for Less is open By Exedra Staff | July 3, 2020 Donations remain on hold, but DBFL's store on Piedmont Ave. opened June 19.
Around Town Mountain View Cemetery remains closed to the public, but open for essential services By Maggie Black, Exedra Intern | July 2, 2020 Despite the public’s eagerness to return to the cemetery, Mountain View Cemetery is still playing reopening by ear.
Exedra Columnists Voices | What companies can do for criminal justice reform and racial equity By Shanti Brien | June 30, 2020 Great business leaders will take this moment to harness the passion for change and respond with action, says Shanti Brien.
Around Town Ramona neighbors make beautiful music By By Exedra Staff | June 30, 2020 Some good news as Piedmont continues to cope with the pandemic
Around Town Celebrating in Place | 4th of July front yard decorating contest By Exedra Staff | June 30, 2020 Come on, folks -- put some dandy in your Yankee Doodle by spiffing up your home, yard or car with red, white and blue.
Around Town PHOTOS | On to greener pastures: Moraga Ave. closed as goats cross from Corporation Yard to Blair Park By Photos by Julie Reichle | June 30, 2020 Local goat keeper Martin Mattarese spoke to locals about fire prevention, vegetation management and, yes, goats.