Environment Solar panel reimbursements to remain low under California appeals court ruling By Malena Carollo | CalMatters | March 10, 2026 Environmental groups may appeal to the state Supreme Court.
Around Town PIE to host IEP workshop for families By Piedmonters for Inclusive Education | March 10, 2026 Education advocate Andrea Yu will walk attendees through key aspects of the IEP process at March 25 event.
Around Town ‘Free as a Bird’: Piedmont High Bird Calling Contest to return March 20 By Exedra Staff/Reader Submission | March 10, 2026 Contest is in its 57th year.
Food & Drink The Dish | Butter Chicken By Courtney Azad | March 10, 2026 Butter chicken is a global favorite for a good reason — tender chicken thighs in a velvety tomato, ginger, and warm spice sauce.
Around Town PEBCC’s Jazz and Beyond at Yoshi’s on April 28 By Piedmont East Bay Children's Choir | March 10, 2026 A cabaret-style showcase with solo performances and creative flair.
Featured in Category Banks are becoming bulwarks against scams for vulnerable seniors By Paula Span | KFF Health News | March 10, 2026 Banks and investment firms are training employees to spot red flags and stop the transactions.
Arts & Entertainment Movies: SF Greek film fest, ‘My Father’s Shadow,’ ‘Andre Is an Idiot’ By Anita Katz | Bay City News and Exedra Staff | March 9, 2026 Plus, a rundown of Oscars awards ceremony screenings at local cinemas.
activism Country Joe McDonald, Bay Area rock icon and Woodstock anti-war singer, dies at 84 By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | March 9, 2026 Offspring of a radical leftist family and also a US military veteran, the well-known Berkeley resident was committed to justice and peace.
California Newsom picks a dogfight with Trump and RFK Jr. on public health By Angela Hart | KFF Health News | March 9, 2026 Federal cuts have sapped morale and left local health departments less prepared for outbreaks.
Arts & Entertainment Review: ‘Bridget’s Gambit’ a remarkable story of a pioneering California businesswoman By Leslie Katz | Bay City News | March 8, 2026 East Bay readers also will be intrigued by details of the family’s move to what is now Oakland.