Around Town Local merchants on Piedmont Ave. struggle to keep going By Ulla Smit | April 21, 2020 The array of retail and restaurants we've enjoyed in good times needs our support in hard times.
Around Town More birthday celebrations By Exedra Staff | April 21, 2020 The world keeps turning, and birthdays keep happening -- no pandemic can stop the fun.
Around Town Amid the shutdown and slowing economy, Piedmont realtors pivot to virtual home showings By Sarah Belle Lin | April 17, 2020 Undaunted by the new world order, realtors remain optimistic -- and busy -- even amidst the slowdown.
Around Town COVID-19 claims Piedmont Community Church trip to Mexico By By Damin Esper | April 17, 2020 Three hundred PHS students were set to build houses in Tijuana.
Around Town Are farmers’ markets essential businesses? Yes, indeed By Chris Treadway | April 17, 2020 There are some new rules to observe and fewer stalls to choose from, but the markets still offer a bounty of fresh produce.
Around Town No party? No problem: Birthday well-wishers find a way By Exedra Staff | April 17, 2020 Creative ways to mark milestone birthdays seen around town.
Around Town UPDATE | Where are Oakland’s ‘slow’ streets? By Exedra Staff | April 17, 2020 The city has expanded its network of streets where it's safer for bicyclists, walkers, runners and wheelchair users to be on the streets.
Family & Kids ‘510 Day Virtual 5K’ is May 10 By Lena Zentgraf | April 17, 2020 The Oakland Marathon team is sponsoring a virtual fun run to help the Alameda County Community Food Bank.
Around Town UPDATE | Stand aside: Sidewalk etiquette for a pandemic By Exedra Staff | April 17, 2020 City guidelines added; and readers weigh in about courteous behavior on the streets.
Around Town Helping hands in the neighborhood By Exedra Staff | April 17, 2020 A Pala Ave. family finds work to do steps from their own backyard.