Arts & Entertainment Keenan Norris’ new novel imagines an East Bay dystopia By Amelia Williams | Bay City News Foundation | July 8, 2021 "The Confession of Copeland Cane" is the poet, essayist, author, and San Jose State University professor Keenan Norris's latest novel.
COVID-19 Mothers struggle to return to work as California reopens By Jesse Bedayn | CalMatters | July 7, 2021 Employment among mothers with school-age children remains at pre-pandemic levels and many won't be able to return to work until school begins.
Around Town Wellness Center seeks sponsors for annual fundraising walk By Wellness Center Support Committee | July 6, 2021 "Walk for Wellness" is an accessible, inclusive, and socially-distanced event to be held September 20-26.
Around Town Local Lit | July’s top literary happenings By Lou Fancher | July 6, 2021 This month's roundup includes Michael Pollan; podcaster/author Jennifer Jewell on western gardens; and features a Piedmonter-owned bookshop.
Bay Area Hospital program helps kids overcome fear through fun By Rowena Gonden | Bay City News Foundation | July 6, 2021 Music and movement therapies support a holistic approach to healing in pediatric units.
Business & Finance State may move to regulate booming debt settlement industry By Erika Paz | CalMatters | July 6, 2021 AB 1405 would create new rules for California’s mostly unregulated debt settlement industry at a time when the industry expects to see a 75% increase in account enrollment.
California Colleges prepare for incoming freshmen with high school learning loss By Larry Gordon | EdSource | July 6, 2021 After three semesters of remote learning, students face unique challenges, which colleges plan to meet with tutoring, summer brush-up and empathy.
Around Town Center for the Arts welcomes live audience to opera recital By Lou Fancher | July 4, 2021 On July 11, Un raggio di speme - A Ray of Hope, showcases coloratura soprano Lila Khazoum and pianist Alexander Katsman.
Around Town Summer brings new hours for pickleball By Exedra Staff | July 2, 2021 Play will be available every day of the week at the middle school, with designated courts for beginner and advanced beginner players.
Around Town Share your shelf | Piedmonters tell us about the books that mean something to them By David E. Thigpen | July 2, 2021 From Mrs. Piggle Wiggle and The Little Prince to South of Forgiveness, reader Suzie Skugstad muses on books that have sustained her over the years.