budget California’s food insecurity rises as pandemic aid ends By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | December 13, 2023 A projected budget deficit next year could dampen pleas for more state aid.
Bay Area Chabot Space & Science hosts meteor gazing in the wee hours By Exedra Staff | December 12, 2023 The Geminids meteor showers are back.
Around Town Shop Local | The Exedra’s holiday shopping guide, Piedmont Avenue edition By Exedra Staff | December 12, 2023 Featuring a pop-up street market this Saturday.
Food & Drink The Dish | Crispy Baked Boursin Cheese By Lisa Settlemier | December 12, 2023 Put this appetizer on repeat for all your holiday gatherings.
Lifestyle Piedmont Adult School registration now open for spring session By Piedmont Adult School | December 12, 2023 Whether in arts & crafts, business, computers/tech, cooking, health/recreation, or languages -- learn something new in the new year!
California Getting car insurance gets harder: California drivers face delays, higher rates By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | December 11, 2023 The California Department of Insurance is looking into consumer complaints.
Bay Area Salaries, benefits increase as school superintendents become harder to find By Diana Lambert | EdSource | December 11, 2023 Superintendent pay in California has skyrocketed in the last decade, with salaries in some districts growing more than 60%.
Around Town The 55th Piedmont Bird Calling Contest is under way By Kathryn Levenson, PHS Teacher Librarian and Producer | December 8, 2023 The iconic event is not until March, but PHS & MHS students may now submit their digital artwork in hopes of being chosen as the contest poster artist.
Featured in Category Shop Local | The Exedra’s holiday shopping guide, Rockridge edition By Exedra Staff | December 8, 2023 Some merchants will offer extended shopping hours this month.
Climate Which Christmas tree is ‘greener,’ real or artificial? By Curtis VanderSchaaf | The Conversation | December 8, 2023 A forestry scientist explains how to choose the most sustainable tree, no matter what it’s made of.