Bay Area University of California campuses plan to offer most classes online this fall By Michael Burke | EdSource | June 18, 2020 Even with most classes being held online, some students will be able to return to on-campus housing.
Food & Drink On the Avenue: The Wolf now offering takeout By Exedra Staff | June 16, 2020 Some restaurants that closed early are now dipping their toes back into business. Outdoor dining is allowed in Alameda County starting this Friday, June 19.
Books Reading recs for right now | East Bay Booksellers By Lou Fancher | June 16, 2020 Loyal customers and co-workers, and a partnership with the Chocolate Dragon Cafe, have sustained the store through the pandemic.
Bay Area In historic reversal, University of California regents endorse push to end ban on affirmative action By Ashley A. Smith | EdSource | June 16, 2020 Assembly Constitutional Amendment 5 would repeal Proposition 209 and restore race and gender as considerations for admissions.
California Endangered: large university lecture hall classes By Larry Gordon | EdSource | June 16, 2020 Technology and new in-the-round designs will alter teaching experience.
California Commentary | What I wish I had told my students before the pandemic hit By Teresa Puente | EdSource | June 16, 2020 Cal State journalism professor offers advice for her students: don't lose hope, find ways to help others and stay connected.
Around Town Students organize “Piedmont Action Hour” to address educational inequity in Oakland vs. Piedmont By Nina Adarkar | June 16, 2020 Students, parents, alums all invited to learn how to help make a difference in Oakland schools.
Arts & Entertainment Pass the Remote: Five films to watch in honor of Pride Month By Randy Myers | Bay City news | June 16, 2020 To get into the spirit of Pride Month, these films delve into issues pertinent to the LGBTQX community.
Arts & Entertainment Piedmont couple Zooms with Oakland Symphony By Lou Fancher | June 16, 2020 Communal music-making online resulted in a joyful performance of the classic Bill Withers song, Lean on Me. Withers died on March 30.
Around Town Photos | Camp (Almost) Everything where fun is still the main activity By Photos by Julie Reichle | June 12, 2020 Masks don't muffle the good times as campers frolic with their friends and the all-star lineup of Rec staff.