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health

Medical cannabis patients, who paved the way for legalization in California, feel left behind

By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | August 1, 2023

Some patients and advocates say the commercial market created by Proposition 64 in 2016 isn’t meeting medical needs.

COVID-19

California needs thousands of nurses, but leaders can’t agree on how to fill jobs

By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | July 31, 2023

Some hospitals in Southern California have a nurse vacancy rate of 30%, stressing overworked staff and causing some to leave the industry earlier than they planned.

California

With Trump in mind, California Republicans change delegate rules ahead of 2024 primary

By Lynn La | CalMatters | July 31, 2023

New rules appear to boost the former president -- and perhaps pull California onto center stage during nominations.

Around Town

‘Happy Birthday’: PRD campers and staff bid farewell to David Hopkins with Hampton Field party

By Photos by Julie Reichle | Exedra Staff | July 28, 2023

Hopkins' departure marks the end of an era for PRD.

crime

OPD makes several arrests in connection with carjacking series

By Exedra Staff, Oakland Police Department | July 28, 2023

Violent crime in Oakland is up 15% this year compared to 2022, according to police department data.

City

Here’s where to find a ‘Cop on the Block’ in August

By Piedmont Police Department | July 28, 2023

Next meet-up is August 4 on Muir Avenue.

crime

Join a neighborhood block party for National Night Out on Aug. 1

By Piedmont Police Department and Exedra Staff | July 28, 2023

All are welcome at the police department's annual community-building event.

Bay Area

Oakland NAACP slams district attorney

By Keith Burbank | Bay City News | July 28, 2023

Alameda County DA Pamela Price says she is reforming a biased criminal justice system.

Featured in Category

Registration for Junior Running Club’s fall season starts Aug. 1

By Len Goldman | Reader Submission | July 28, 2023

Open to 4th and 5th graders; register with PRD.

Arts & Entertainment

Pass the Remote: Three new films where sound plays a central role

By Randy Myers | Bay City News Foundation | July 28, 2023

“32 Sounds,” “Oppenheimer” and “Stephen Curry: Underrated” are auditory as well as visual feasts.