stanford Private colleges wary as California legislator calls for crackdown on legacy admits By Felicia Mello | CALmatters | April 8, 2019 A bill by Assemblyman Phil Ting would bar colleges and universities from receiving state financial aid dollars if they give preference to applicants with ties to alumni or donors.
Around Town Katie Korotzer: Show chronicles growth as an artist and person By Lou Fancher | April 5, 2019 Raised in the South with an emphasis on propriety, Korotzer strives in her art to be bold, abstract -- and to color outside of the lines.
housing Are in-law units the secret solution to the state’s housing shortage? By Matt Levin | CALmatters | April 4, 2019 The solution that's proved most immediately effective has been rather small in size: "Accessory Dwelling Units," AKA in-law units or granny flats.
Food & Drink The Sommelier | Final Four By Joe Linhares | April 2, 2019 March Madness Wine Competition down to Final Four
Around Town The Best of the Arts in March: “The Big Art Show” By Jane Lin | April 2, 2019 Student talent and community support are proof that visual and performing arts are thriving in Piedmont.
Around Town The Artist’s Studio | Michele Hofherr By Katie Korotzer | April 2, 2019 Hofherr knows how to use the tension created by contrast to juice the energy level in her art.
Around Town Piedmont Connect and StopWaste offer “Home Energy Score” assessment By Ronna Kelly | Piedmont Connect | April 2, 2019 Home tours and assessments provide information on how to reduce greenhouse gas emission in your home.
Family & Kids Free harbor tours in Port of Oakland start next month By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | April 2, 2019 The cruises provide a peek at maritime operations at the port, and follow the shoreline to see giant cranes and megaships.
Around Town Birding 101: Valerie Matzger shares her birdwatching secrets By David E. Thigpen | March 29, 2019 Exedra's David E. Thigpen spends a morning with the former Piedmont mayor and avid birder.
Uncategorized Piedmont, Oakland moms form volunteer service organization for boys By Kyla Oh | President, The Oaks League, btc | March 28, 2019 "The Oaks" is a new local chapter of boys team charity (btc), a national group that engages young men in community service projects.