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.
Around Town Edibles Contest to show off homegrown and homemade treats By City of Piedmont | August 24, 2021 Dust off those recipe cards, roll out the dough, and get ready for some fun at this year's Harvest Festival.
Business & Finance Yoga classes, therapy and 401(k)s: California businesses beefing up benefits to attract workers By Grace Gedye | CalMatters | August 24, 2021 California businesses are responding to a labor shortage with social media pleas, hiring incentives, and more money.
Around Town Craving a slice? Look no farther than Piedmont Avenue By Lou Fancher | June 18, 2021 Pizza lovers can count on New York-style thin crust pizza when Pizzeria Violetta opens (in the former Slicer) at the end of the month
Arts & Entertainment Celebrate Juneteenth with a free Ledisi concert, film, art and more By Charles Lewis III | Bay City News Foundation | June 18, 2021 Juneteenth is Saturday, June 19, but in the Bay Area there are celebrations spanning the entire weekend.
California Outdoor dining, to-go drinks to stay through Dec. 31 By Miranda Green | June 3, 2021 Even as the state prepares to lift coronavirus restrictions on June 15, some changes such as outdoor dining and to-go drinks will likely remain in many California cities.
business This Oakland restaurant was developed in the spirit of mutual aid By Emily Nonko | Next City/Local News Matters | May 30, 2021 Understory's menu rotation includes items from global culinary traditions rooted in the diversity of the Bay Area.
Around Town Popular Piedmont Ave restaurant closes its doors for dinner By Exedra Staff | May 21, 2021 But Homestead owners Liz and Fred Sassen say they'll keep their lunch operation going.
Business & Finance Napa Valley sees wine grape production plummet amid wildfires, pandemic By Christine Delianne | Bay City News Foundation | May 21, 2021 Last year's devastating wildfires plus the economic impact of the pandemic are at the root of the dramatic shift, officials said.