L452R COVID-19 variant rising in Bay Area, linked to San Jose Kaiser outbreak
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New virus variant underscores importance of staying vigilant and following prevention measures, health experts say.
Bay Area
Local chef’s kinship with Kamala Harris inspires his ‘democracy gumbo’
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Piedmont dad and celebrated chef Robert Dorsey's inauguration day dinner is available from his Oakland catering business.COVID-19
National Guard called in ahead of possible violence at California Capitol
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Californian officials are taking seriously the FBI’s warning that armed demonstrators may target statehouses in attacks similar to last week’s siege on the U.S. Capitol.COVID-19
5 reasons to wear a mask even after you’re vaccinated
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Vaccination, face coverings and physical distancing are essential parts of a team effort against the coronavirus.California
California counties ‘flying the plane as we build it’ in a plodding vaccine rollout
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In California, the largest vaccination campaign in U.S. history is run largely by the same overworked and underfunded local health departments tasked with covid-19 testing and contact tracing.COVID-19
California school officials push for standardized testing waiver amid Covid-19 spike
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Amid the largest daily number of cases California has experienced yet, State Board of Education members say they want a testing waiver.Arts & Entertainment
PCA pushes back on critics questioning proposed lease agreement with the city
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The performing arts center in central Piedmont currently pays $1 a year for use of the city-owned space.Crime & Safety
Crash knocks down utility pole, starts fire, closing Shepherd Canyon Road
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The fire was contained but power was cut off in the hills and Montclair Village business district.Around Town
Letter to the Editor | Dialogue and compromise the way forward for Arts center
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Do not let the divided times of this country spill over into the management of this town, says resident Scott Corvin
Around Town