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Local Lit | November’s top literary happenings
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Take a virtual walk through the coastal redwoods, get holiday gift ideas; be moved by pandemic-inspired poetry, and more.Around Town
Undaunted by COVID, Cancer League plans virtual Holly Ball
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The event takes place Friday, Dec 4 and features to-go dinners, signature cocktails, a raffle and more.Around Town
Fundraiser for the schools, PiedmontBOO! keeps Halloween sweet
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With trick-or-treating cancelled, one mom devised an alternative -- and supported the schools at the same time.Around Town
Piedmonter’s Petit Cafe reopens in Oakland
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Sheila Hollander's cafe in the Pill Hill area of Oakland features a seasonal, plant-based menu.Arts & Entertainment
‘The Haunted Bay’ filmmaker talks about six of Northern California’s spookiest sites
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Ying Liu's web series chronicling spooky and strange Bay Area locales is in its third season.children
Kids more strategic about swapping Halloween candy than you might think
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Children as young as 5 years can be adept at strategizing how they trade candy with their peers.College
With test scores out, college essays count more this year
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With SAT/ACT scores optional or totally off the table during the coronavirus pandemic, many colleges look to applicant essays in decisions.Featured in Category
(Almost) last call for Oktoberfest
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Sausages and beers keep coming for takeout or al fresco dining at Oakland biergartens, Brotzeit Lokal and Hofküche.Arts & Entertainment
