Featured in Category Homegrown chef brings all the right ingredients to upscale Tribune By Lou Fancher | November 23, 2021 Piedmont-raised Omri Aflalo is proud of the culinary journey that led him to open Oakland's newest brasserie.
Featured in Category Thanksgiving recipes from readers and Exedra staff By Exedra staff | November 22, 2021 If you're still menu planning, consider these favorites from tables around town.
California Dungeness crab season begins with shellfish health safety warning By Olivia Wynkoop | Bay City News Foundation | November 6, 2021 Elevated and dangerous levels of domoic acid found in some Bay Area-caught crab.
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.
California Newsom’s vetoes: Why did the governor block some California bills? By Laurel Rosenhall | CalMatters | October 12, 2021 Cost, duplication and some politics behind Newsom's decisions.
Food & Drink Coffee bean prices have doubled in the past year and may double again – what’s going on? By Jonathan Morris Professor of History, University of Hertfordshire | The Conversation | October 1, 2021 International Coffee Day is celebrated on Oct. 1, but this year has been a mixed bag for farmers and producers.
Around Town 23rd Annual Harvest Festival returns this Sunday, Sept. 19 By Piedmont Recreation Department | September 14, 2021 With a few adaptations for the "new normal," this family-friendly event is back with edibles, scarecrows, jazz music, food trucks and more.
California Can science transform California crops to cope with drought? By Julie Cart | CalMatters | September 13, 2021 The search is on to help California farmers find less-thirsty tree crops. But will the experiments come through in time as droughts intensify?
Bay Area Berkeley requiring patrons of some businesses to show proof of vaccination By Keith Burbank | Bay City News Foundation | September 8, 2021 Planning a night out in Berkeley? New rules are in effect for restaurants, bars, theaters, as well as other entertainment and fitness venues.
COVID-19 Bill backing outdoor dining passes through Legislature By Bay City News | September 7, 2021 Restaurants with outdoor dining spaces added during the pandemic will get another year to apply to make those spaces permanent.