Arts & Entertainment Lawrence Hall of Science reopens with spooky fun By Bay City News and Exedra staff | October 29, 2021 The popular science museum closed for 19 months because of the pandemic.
Arts & Entertainment How mass-marketing over the centuries transformed the Day of the Dead By Mathew Sandoval Lecturer in Culture & Performance, Arizona State University | The Conversation | October 29, 2021 The Day of the Dead appears to have been commercialized since its earliest incarnation.
covid FDA: Pfizer COVID vaccine can be given to children under emergency use rules By Diana Lambert | EdSource | October 29, 2021 The decision paves the way for vaccinations for children ages 5 to 11.
Arts & Entertainment Oakland’s ‘Driveway Follies’ Halloween puppet show is back By J.L. Odom | Bay City News Foundation | October 29, 2021 The elaborate puppetry of the vaudeville-style show returns to the Glenview neighborhood after a pandemic hiatus.
Bay Area Child care in California hasn’t rebounded — why many workers aren’t coming back By Grace Gedye | CalMatters | October 29, 2021 Low wages contribute to acute staffing shortages.
California Can you teach reading on Zoom? By Karen D'Souza | EdSource | October 26, 2021 High-tech literacy projects emerged out of the pandemic as a way to ensure young students stay on track as they learn to read.
Arts & Entertainment Alameda County Fair makes rare October visit By Keith Burbank | Bay City News Foundation | October 22, 2021 The summertime event was delayed by COVID-19, and organizers are embracing the spirit of fall -- and Halloween.
Arts & Entertainment Simple safety tips for trick-or-treating in COVID times By Meg Sorg Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing, Purdue University | The Conversation | October 19, 2021 Basic protection measures from everyday life apply to trick-or-treating as well.
Around Town Wildwood Dads’ pumpkin patch is back By Exedra Staff | October 12, 2021 Online ordering and scheduled pick up are available again this year.
California Youthful advisers shape mental health program for their peers By Mark Kreidler | Kaiser Health News | October 4, 2021 A college student who grew up in the pressure cooker environment of Palo Alto is one of dozens of young people advising the new program.