Lifestyle Commentary | How college dreams helped me kick my habit By Raven Brown | EdSource Student Voices | November 3, 2020 Three years ago, Raven Brown kicked her drug habit and found a new sense of peace and belonging through her college studies.
Books Bay City Books: New books from Bay Area authors – November 2020 By Meg Waite Clayton, Bay City News Foundation | Local News Matters | November 3, 2020 From poetry and novels to a photographic history of social justice movements and more, here's what local writers have to offer.
around town Nature journaling makes way for attention, creativity and curiosity By Lou Fancher | November 3, 2020 The Education Speaker Series hosted John Muir Laws who entertained and educated kids and parents about how to make the most of a pencil, paper and the outdoors.
Books Local Lit | November’s top literary happenings By Lou Fancher | November 3, 2020 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 By The Cancer League | November 3, 2020 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 By Emily Harrold | October 30, 2020 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 By Lou Fancher | October 30, 2020 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 By Randy Myers | Bay City News Foundation | October 30, 2020 Ying Liu's web series chronicling spooky and strange Bay Area locales is in its third season.
Family & Kids Kids more strategic about swapping Halloween candy than you might think By Margaret Echelbarger | The Conversation | October 30, 2020 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 By Larry Gordon | EdSource | October 30, 2020 With SAT/ACT scores optional or totally off the table during the coronavirus pandemic, many colleges look to applicant essays in decisions.