Around Town City gets tough: Tennis courts, play structures, Beach and Coaches Fields all closed By Exedra Staff | March 20, 2020 Stern memo issued in response to lack of compliance with the shelter-in-place order: Do. Not.
Uncategorized Who’s that Good Dog? By David E. Thigpen | March 20, 2020 Dottie is an Australian Shepherd who loves bananas and chasing cattle and turkeys.
COVID-19 Letter from Rome By Catherine Barber | March 20, 2020 In a special to the Exedra, a Californian describes life in in Italy as the country struggles in the grip of coronavirus.
Around Town Oakland relief fund launched for vulnerable residents, first responders By Jeff Shuttleworth | Bay City News | March 20, 2020 There are many ways to contribute to those around us who are most at-risk.
Featured in Category Commentary | To help ourselves, help the most vulnerable among us By Shanti Brien | March 20, 2020 We have the capacity to transcend our self-interest -- and we are ready to contribute to the good of the whole.
Around Town Sheltering in a garden place By Kathryn Pritchett | March 20, 2020 Because local nurseries sell plants that can be grown for food, they are considered essential services and remain open.
City Solidarity at 7 By Exedra Staff | March 18, 2020 Taking a page from the Italians, some Piedmont residents are sharing a moment of solidarity with their neighbors from their front porches.
Around Town Mayor implores residents: Go out only for essential needs; avoid gathering, socializing; even pets need distance By Bob McBain, Mayor of Piedmont | March 18, 2020 We have a responsibility to slow down the virus which is likely already spreading within Piedmont.
Around Town ‘It’s a really big hit’: Bay Area theater companies struggle to cope amid COVID-19 shutdowns By Georgia Rowe | Bay City News Foundation | March 18, 2020 What theater lovers can do: Donate preordered tickets back, or make one-time cash donations; consider subscribing to next season now.
Around Town Retailers say less overbuying will keep store shelves filled By Sam Richards | Bay City News | March 18, 2020 Advice for shoppers: buy only what's needed; regular washing of produce is fine; but watch out for those reusable shopping bags which can be virus vectors.