Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: Dianne Reeves at Stanford, SF Symphony at Stern Grove, and Shotgun Player’s ‘Dream Hou$e’ in Berkeley By The Artful Observer | Bay City News Foundation | July 29, 2022 The Bay Area is a hub of artistic expression, attracting artists, writers and musicians from around the globe to live, work and create. We highlight some of the offerings here.
Arts & Entertainment A holistic view: OMCA’s ‘Hella Feminist’ exhibition explores the complexity of contemporary feminism By J.L. Odom | Bay City News Foundation | July 29, 2022 The exhibition opens today in OMCA’s Great Hall gallery. Notably, it’s the museum’s first show to explicitly focus on feminism.
Around Town Piedmont Language School expands Spanish instruction By Piedmont Language School | July 29, 2022 PLS returns to offering in-person classes taught by native Spanish speakers.
Bay Area Despite divisions, math framework must be a ‘North Star,’ experts say By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | July 29, 2022 An EdSource roundtable focuses on the details and controversy surrounding state's proposed new math guidelines.
Arts & Entertainment Pass the Remote: Don’t miss these four films as the Jewish Film Festival wraps up By Randy Myers | Bay City News Foundation | July 28, 2022 The Festival wraps up its in-person screenings this week but a selection of features and shorts will be available to stream through Aug. 7.
California How a journalism class in Compton boosts students’ English skills By Zaidee Stavely | EdSource | July 28, 2022 Students learn listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills by interviewing and writing articles in this six-week summer class.
Bay Area State cautions ‘rage rooms’ may deliver unwanted release By Robert Lewis | CalMatters | July 26, 2022 Stress relief or toxic exposure? Environmental officials are worried operators may not know about safety regulations around hazardous chemicals.
California Newsom calls for more aggressive climate action By Emily Hoeven | CalMatters | July 26, 2022 Governor's call comes as wildfires burn across California.
Arts & Entertainment Judy Juanita’s newest book explores the changing Black experience in Oakland By Olivia Green | Bay City News Foundation | July 26, 2022 The short story collection “The High Price of Freeways” is co-winner of the Tartt First Fiction Award.
Oakland Port of Oakland back in business after week of protests by truckers over state’s gig law By Keith Burbank | Bay City News Foundation | July 26, 2022 Last week’s protests slowed the international movement of goods such as medical supplies, car parts and livestock, according to the port.