Arts & Entertainment Oliver Lee Jackson’s artwork carries the weight of the world By Jennifer Modenessi | Bay City News Foundation | February 3, 2022 The Oakland-based artist has created his arresting paintings, sculpture, mixed media, drawings and prints for more than 50 years.
Arts & Entertainment Photos | High school musical Beauty and the Beast By Amy Moorhead | February 3, 2022 Over 40 PHS/MHS students performed in this classic tale of song and dance based on the Academy Award-winning animated film.
Arts & Entertainment Bay City Books: Books from Bay Area Authors – February 2022 By Meg Waite Clayton | Bay City News Foundation | February 3, 2022 Families and finding one's own way are common themes in this month's releases by Bay Area authors.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: Global lit, Bach’s monumental Mass, social justice jazz By The Artful Observer | Bay City News Foundation | February 2, 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 Pass the Remote: Five goodies to catch at SF Indie Fest this weekend By Randy Myers | Bay City News Foundation | February 1, 2022 Cat dads, martial arts, childhood memories, and more in this selection with Bay area connections from the popular festival.
Books Local Lit | February’s top tips for book lovers By Lou Fancher | February 1, 2022 Hacks for finding live and virtual events with a focus on Black History, and, of course, love.
California Colleges struggle to recruit therapists for students in crisis By Mark Kreidler | Kaiser Health News | February 1, 2022 The need for campus mental health services has skyrocketed during the pandemic, with many students undergoing grave psychological crises.
California Colleges reassess safety plans after omicron surge By Omar Rashad, Stephanie Zappelli, and Marnette Federis | CalMatters | January 31, 2022 California colleges are increasing isolation capacity and updating mask rules while planning for a future in which COVID-19 is endemic.
California California ready to launch $3 billion, multiyear transition to community schools By John Fensterwald | EdSource | January 31, 2022 Districts can soon apply for funding to transform schools by expanding services for the "whole child" and extensively involving parents.
Around Town Registration for 2022-2023 PRD preschool is now open By Piedmont Recreation Department | January 28, 2022 Deadline for residents is Feb 9, and Feb 16 for non-residents.