California CSU chancellor says system could go virtual for entire academic year By Ashley A. Smith | EdSource | July 7, 2020 Forecasts of projected increases in coronavirus cases have forced some colleges to plan for the long term.
Bay Area UC system picks first Black president By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CALmatters | July 7, 2020 Michael V. Drake, a former leader at Ohio State University and UC Irvine, will have fewer tools than past presidents to deal with the UC’s imminent fiscal woes.
Opinion | Commentary Commentary | I faced a challenge one out of every three people in America has: depression and anxiety By Lenny Mendonca | CALmatters | July 7, 2020 Well-meaning friends discouraged me from sharing my diagnosis because doing so would end my career, they said.
Arts & Entertainment Pass the Remote: Stream ‘Hamilton,’ or try ‘A Night at the Drive-In,’ ‘John Lewis’ and much more By Randy Myers | Bay City News | July 2, 2020 Celebrate the nation’s independence with these five films with Bay Area connections, including one of the biggest summer releases.
Bay Area Don’t count on big 4th of July plans By Emily Hoeven | CALmatters | July 1, 2020 Newsom announces stricter orders, enforcement. Big barbecues, parades and gatherings aren’t likely in the cards this Fourth of July.
Bay Area Oakland A’s fans can buy cardboard cutout of themselves to attend games By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | June 30, 2020 Cutouts are $49 each for A’s Access members, $89 each for general fans, or $129 for a Foul Ball Zone cutout.
California Lake Tahoe rentals now open for business with new rules in place By Devon OShaughnessy, Exedra Intern | June 30, 2020 With new cleaning procedures in place and an abundance of outdoor activities, Tahoe is ready for restless families needing to get away.
Bay Area Napolitano says farewell to UC, advocates for affirmative action and Covid-19 research By Larry Gordon | EdSource | June 30, 2020 UC's first woman president helped expand enrollment and successfully pushed to end testing as admissions requirement.
Bay Area Muir Woods reopens to visitors By Eli Walsh | Bay City News | June 28, 2020 Parking reservations must be made in advance of visit; and face coverings are encouraged but not required.
Around Town Summer Sprouts: The Exedra welcomes five reporting interns By Exedra Staff | June 26, 2020 Maggie Black, Eliana Bloomfield, Colby Francis, Devon O'Shaughnessy and and Marta Symkowick take on the Exedra beat.