around town

Amid the shutdown and slowing economy, Piedmont realtors pivot to virtual home showings

Undaunted by the new world order, realtors remain optimistic -- and busy -- even amidst the slowdown.

Three hundred PHS students were set to build houses in Tijuana.

There are some new rules to observe and fewer stalls to choose from, but the markets still offer a bounty of fresh produce.

Creative ways to mark milestone birthdays seen around town.

The city has expanded its network of streets where it's safer for bicyclists, walkers, runners and wheelchair users to be on the streets.

The Oakland Marathon team is sponsoring a virtual fun run to help the Alameda County Community Food Bank.

City guidelines added; and readers weigh in about courteous behavior on the streets.

A Pala Ave. family finds work to do steps from their own backyard.

A Piedmont resident captures baby hummingbirds on camera, an event that may have gone unnoticed in busier times.

Third-grader Gael Fierro pulls out all the stops to win family match-up.