California Amid pandemic fears of student loss, University of California enrollment remains flat By Michael Burke | EdSource | November 20, 2020 UC system sees slight increase in first-year enrollment this fall, beating back concerns about a potential COVID enrollment hit.
Around Town Don’t let COVID stop the fight against cancer, says Holly Ball co-chair By Jenna Caldwell, Holly Ball Chair | November 20, 2020 Please join the virtual event on Friday, Dec 4 and enjoy to-go dinners, signature cocktails, a raffle and more.
Lifestyle East Bay philanthropist honored with Social Impact Award By Amelia Williams | Local News Matters | November 20, 2020 Donald Frazier has served as the exec dir of a Berkeley nonprofit (BOSS) to help address the displacement of people with mental illness.
Arts & Entertainment Barbies show off recycled chic in virtual Sonoma fashion show By Janis Mara | Bay City News | November 17, 2020 Miniature fashion creations from trash have a joyful, larger message -- reduce, reuse, and recycle while considering our waste footprint.
Around Town A recipe for climate action at the holiday table By Susan Miller Davis | Piedmont Connect | November 17, 2020 Reducing food waste is one of the more impactful things you can do to meet urgent climate goals.
Arts & Entertainment Online classes help theaters in pandemic’s financial storm By Woody Weingarten | Bay City News Foundation | November 17, 2020 A slew of online classes for young and old, amateurs and professionals, bring renewed life but also financial support to cash-poor local theater companies.
Uncategorized Our hearts are still in San Francisco: Long-running project continues amid COVID By Amelia Williams | Bay City News Foundation | November 17, 2020 Globally renowned art project will put painted hearts around the city from January, but the annual fundraiser is going online.
Arts & Entertainment Alameda County offers grants to nonprofit arts and cultural organizations By Alameda County | November 13, 2020 Applications will be accepted online until Friday, November 20 at 5:00 p.m.
Around Town Letter to the Editor | More time needed for input on PCA lease By Rebecca Posamentier | Chair, Piedmont Arts Fund | November 13, 2020 Let's take the time to look holistically at how we interact with the arts as a community, writes Rebecca Posamentier.
Arts & Entertainment Jon Casey, Bay Area caricaturist, is drawn into virtual space By Joe Dworetzky | Bay City News Foundation | November 13, 2020 Bay Area artist finds lease of life online for his caricature business during the pandemic