Arts & Entertainment Oakland’s new, towering mural draws attention to world hunger crisis By Keith Burbank | Bay City News Foundation | April 20, 2021 The 190-foot-tall mural is one of six to be painted in cities around the country and the third to be completed.
Around Town Bake sale to benefit Urban Park Cleanup at Exedra Plaza By Exedra Staff | April 16, 2021 On Sunday from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., you can purchase sweet treats to help support the unhoused in Oakland.
Oakland Locked out by pandemic, fans eager to reopen famed Mountain View Cemetery By Kiley Russel | Local News Matters | April 13, 2021 Management's promises of a "pilot" reopening have done little to appease them.
Bay Area Mills alumnae ask trustees to keep college open beyond 2023 By Eli Walsh | Bay City News Foundation | April 9, 2021 Call comes as faculty, staff, and students demand more say in the future of the college.
Bay Area More time needed to study impacts of proposed A’s ballpark, groups claim By Jackson Guilfoil | Bay City News Foundation | April 9, 2021 A coalition of around two dozen community organizations says they need more time to fully examine the 6,000-page environmental impact report.
Bay Area Oakland introduces crowd control measures around popular Lake Merritt By Bay City News Service | April 6, 2021 Lake Merritt has been a welcome respite in a pandemic year, but with local residents are frustrated by the steady influx of people and increased litter, the city of Oakland is making changes.
Around Town Fairyland expands its offerings with rides, shows and performances By Exedra Staff | April 6, 2021 The magic is back at this popular destination for kids, now open 5 days a week
health Benching COVID: Baseball fans return to California stadiums By Anne Wernikoff | CalMatters | April 2, 2021 Never mind the loss -- a crushing 8-1 against the Houston Astros -- A's fans were elated to be back at the Coliseum for Thursday's covid-era opener.
Bay Area Lake Merritt Junior Center damaged in fire Sunday evening, creates relief fund By Exedra Staff and Bay City News | March 30, 2021 Fire originated in a nearby homeless encampment, fire department officials said. Junior Center staff described the loss as "devastating."
Around Town A behind the scenes look at Alameda County Community Food Bank By Alameda County Community Food Bank | March 26, 2021 ACCFB is an essential business and is seeking more volunteers -- check out this video to see what it's like.