Featured in Category Best Bets: Creem rises to top in new doc, Stern Grove Festival, and Dorothea Lange works at OMCA By The Artful Observer | Local News Matters | August 13, 2020 Streaming: indie doc about the influential rock mag; Stern Grove Fest with Oakland-based Fantastic Negrito; iconic Lange at OCMA; and more
COVID-19 How COVID-19 might increase risk of memory loss and cognitive decline By Natalie C. Tronson, Associate Professor of Psychology, University of Michigan | Local News Matters | August 11, 2020 The virus will continue to impact health and well-being long after the pandemic is over.
Around Town Openings for outdoor preschool program at Piedmont Play School By Piedmont Play School | August 10, 2020 There are still some openings at this centrally located, small cooperative preschool.
California California releases guidance for reopening colleges and universities By Michael Burke | EdSource | August 9, 2020 California's first guidance for colleges and universities calls for changes to all aspects of campus life.
Arts & Entertainment In the Artist’s Studio | Jon Schleuning By Katie Korotzer | August 7, 2020 Piedmonter Jon Schleuning is a painter who can also be described as a forager, chemist, and ink maker.
Arts & Entertainment Pass the Remote: Documentaries shine light on the world, a look at José Neto, and more By Randy Myers | Local News Matters | August 7, 2020 Two of 2020’s best documentaries — one that’s essential for BLM viewing — begin streaming Friday on various virtual platforms.
COVID-19 Your favorite store or restaurant is open. How do you know it’s OK to go in? By Julie Appleby | Kaiser Health News | August 7, 2020 Coronavirus is still on the loose — actually surging in many locations — which means people have to make serious choices about their health all day, every day.
Books Former Raiders executive, scout shares thoughts on working with the late Al Davis By Chris di Benedetti | August 6, 2020 The combative, litigious, and often successful sports executive (and Piedmont resident) would do just about anything to win.
COVID-19 Food trucks thrive in the age of social distancing By Sonya Herrera | Bay City News-San Jose Spotlight | August 6, 2020 Adopting a community-based model now that large events are no longer an option. "One truck shows up near your house, and people just show up and eat."
Nonprofit Virtual learning hub led by Oakland parent group aims to continue in fall By Theresa Harrington | EdSource | August 6, 2020 Nonprofit group is fundraising to offer extra learning help to low-income Oakland students and their families for the coming year.