California Californians are protecting themselves from wildfire. Why is there still an insurance crisis? By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | May 1, 2024 Lawmakers want mitigation measures to be tracked, updated and accounted for to help insurance availability and affordability.
California Amid Israel-Hamas war, colleges draw lines on faculty free speech By Michael Burke and Corey Mitchell | EdSource | April 30, 2024 Colleges and universities have struggled to strike a balance between defending free speech and denouncing hate speech.
Books Local Lit | May’s top tips for book lovers By Lou Fancher | April 30, 2024 Satisfy your literary leanings this month with Brian Copeland, Elissa Strauss and Carvell Wallace.
Around Town Photos | City’s Arbor and Earth Day celebration draws families to Community Hall By City of Piedmont and Exedra Staff | April 30, 2024 Wildlife, big trucks delight young participants after school.
Arts & Entertainment Rousing, sensitive ‘Blue Door’ details a Black man’s struggles By Jean Schiffman | Bay City News Foundation | April 30, 2024 Aurora Theatre’s production of Tanya Barfield’s beautiful, wrenching drama is a must-see.
Arts & Entertainment Pass the Remote: DocLands fest serves up adventure and more By Randy Myers | Bay City News Foundation | April 30, 2024 The popular San Rafael film festival returns this weekend.
Arts & Entertainment Elvis in the building in Smuin Ballet premiere of ‘Tupelo Tornado’ By James Ambroff-Tahan | Bay City News Foundation | April 30, 2024 Choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa is known for story ballets about famous people.
Around Town Piedmont Avenue Library holds final community input session on May 1 By Piedmont Avenue Library Outreach Team | April 30, 2024 Help shape the future of the new Piedmont Avenue Library; dinner will be provided for the in-person event.
health Doctors vs. hospitals: A bid to regulate hedge funds is dividing California medical groups By Ryan Sabalow | CalMatters | April 30, 2024 Legislation would give California’s attorney general oversight of private equity firms and hedge funds acquiring major health care institutions.
Arts & Entertainment PHS Spring Dance Concert this weekend at Alan Harvey Theater By Amy Moorhead | PHS Dance | April 29, 2024 Featuring dance inspired by fairy tales, "Tale As Old As Time" is entertainment for the whole family.