Food & Drink The Dish | Fruit Torte By Wendy Szczech | August 25, 2026 Easy, delicious, and the perfect way to enjoy juicy seasonal fruits.
Arts & Entertainment Exedra reads: ‘Whistler’ by Ann Patchett By Edna Lewis | August 25, 2026 New Exedra contributor (and former law school librarian) Edna Lewis shares her thoughts on Patchett's latest.
Bay Area University of California’s most selective campuses have increased in-state enrollment By Michael Burke | EdSource | August 25, 2026 The uptick marks successful fulfillment of an enrollment compact with Governor Gavin Newsom.
Around Town Piedmonters for Inclusive Education (PIE) hosts back-to-school picnic on Aug. 29 By Piedmonters for Inclusive Education | August 24, 2026 PIE is a welcoming community for families raising neurodivergent or disabled kids.
Arts & Entertainment Movies: Creativity Explored short films, ‘Late Fame,’ ‘American Doctor,’ ‘Magic Faraway Tree,’ ‘Last Blossom’ By Anita Katz | Bay City News | August 24, 2026 Willem Dafoe, doctors in Gaza, a magic tree, and a talking flower star in new releases.
Arts & Entertainment Berkeley art exhibition reimagines creative yet defensible space for wildfire safety By Joshua Olawuyi, Bay City News | August 24, 2026 "Zone 0" is fundamentally changing how homeowners — especially in the hills — think about outside landscaping.
Business & Finance Piedmont Adult School adds free classes for entrepreneurs this fall By Piedmont Adult School | August 21, 2026 Take your ideas from concept to launch with the new Startup Founder Series.
California California to stock emergency supply of rescue inhalers at all public schools By EdSource Staff | August 21, 2026 Funding for the three-year “School Albuterol Access Initiative” was included in last year’s state budget.
Bay Area Looking for a new best friend? Local animal shelters waive some adoption fees Saturday By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | August 20, 2026 Big pet adoption events in Berkeley and San Francisco are part of a national effort to find homes for dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens — plus other animals at some locations.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: Palo Alto arts fest, SF Mime Troupe, ‘Girl of the Golden West,’ Chang-rae Lee By The Artful Observer | Bay City News | August 19, 2026 Outdoor performances, a Gold Rush-era opera, and author conversations.