Oakland
Arts & Entertainment
May 2024 Bay Area author events: Joan Baez, Ruth Reichl, David Sedaris and more
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Notable authors on tap all month.Arts & Entertainment
Best Bets: Yerba Buena Garden fest, Oakland Ballet, ‘Wonderful Joe,’ California Symphony, Awadagin Pratt
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The Bay Area is a hub of artistic expression, attracting artists, writers and musicians from around the globe to live, work and create. We highlight some of the offerings here.Bay Area
Creating defensible space around your home can prevent catastrophic loss this fire season
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Keep it clear: The first five feet around the home is the most important, according to Cal Fire.California
Californians are protecting themselves from wildfire. Why is there still an insurance crisis?
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Lawmakers want mitigation measures to be tracked, updated and accounted for to help insurance availability and affordability.California
Amid Israel-Hamas war, colleges draw lines on faculty free speech
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Colleges and universities have struggled to strike a balance between defending free speech and denouncing hate speech.Food & Drink
The Dish | Overnight French Toast
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Prepped the night before, this easily scalable and infinitely flexible breakfast special is a winner.Books
Local Lit | May’s top tips for book lovers
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Satisfy your literary leanings this month with Brian Copeland, Elissa Strauss and Carvell Wallace.Around Town
Photos | City’s Arbor and Earth Day celebration draws families to Community Hall
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Wildlife, big trucks delight young participants after school.Arts & Entertainment
