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‘Blues Is a Woman’ details a rich musical history

By Georgia Rowe | Bay City News Foundation | November 8, 2022

The award-winning theatrical show returns to Berkeley’s Freight and Salvage on Nov. 19.

Elections

Letter to the Editor | Former Piedmont mayor endorses Andersen, Long, Ramsey

By John Chiang, former mayor of Piedmont | November 4, 2022

John Chiang says these three candidates are best qualified for City Council.

Elections

Commentary | Let Piedmonters vote on housing plan

By Bridget Harris | November 4, 2022

City Council candidate Bridget Harris outlines why she believes the city should delay submission of the Housing Element.

Elections

Letter to the Editor | Ruchi Medhekar, a leader you can trust

By Linda and Andrew Wendel | Parents of students at PMS and Beach Elementary | November 4, 2022

Linda and Andrew Wendel say Medhekar will champion educational excellence and student wellness.

Elections

Letter to the Editor | Medhekar and Thomasson are leaders who show up

By Amber Brumfiel, mother of students at Beach and Wildwood and Board Member of PRAISE. | November 4, 2022

These two candidates understand the importance of inclusion in our schools, writes PRAISE board member and parent Amber Brumfiel

Elections

Letter to the Editor | Betsy Andersen remains the right choice for Piedmont

By Chris and Anja Hart | November 4, 2022

Chris and Anja Hart say Andersen possesses a keen ability to consider matters in a balanced and thoughtful manner.

Bay Area

A gusher of campaign cash: Industry groups give big in California legislative races

By Ben Christopher and Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | November 3, 2022

Outside interests are spending money to attack candidates' opponents with tough ads and mailers.

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Is a ‘red wave’ about to crash over California?

By Emily Hoeven | CalMatters | November 3, 2022

Newsom condemns his party's backfoot stance.

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Letter to the Editor | Ruchi Medhekar’s leadership skills were honed during the pandemic

By Leila Hebshi (BPO President 2018-2019) and Peter Udovch | November 1, 2022

Leila Hebshi, a former BPO president, and Peter Udovch say Medhekar's scientific approach to problem-solving will serve the district well.

Bay Area

Would Prop. 1 allow abortions after fetal viability? Legal experts say no

By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | October 31, 2022

Proponents say that passing the proposition enshrines the right to abortion into the California Constitution so that a future court cannot take it away.