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Who’s that Good Dog?

By Tess Reichle | April 26, 2021

Sio started life as a stray looking for food and attention on a Pacific island.

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Piedmont Profile | The Producer

By David E. Thigpen | April 23, 2021

Piedmonter Dana Murray talks filmmaking, family, and how it feels to be an Oscar-nominated producer for the movie Soul. The Academy Awards are Sunday evening.

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Flower bombers return with a springtime message

By Exedra Staff | April 23, 2021

Floral tricksters were at it again on Wednesday when the police trailer was suddenly decked out in spring finery.

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Who’s that Good Dog?

By Tess Reichle | April 20, 2021

Two dogs, in fact: Nilla has a nose for directions and a predilection for bagels, while Paisley is a fan of attention -- other dogs not so much

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Middle school robotics team wins award, advances to NorCal Regionals

By Lewy Seiden, Reader Submission | April 19, 2021

Known as the Pioneers, the FTC (First Tech Challenge) team is currently recruiting robotics enthusiasts for next year.

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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.

Arts & Entertainment

Beloved Berkeley bookstore is up for sale

By Exedra Staff | April 16, 2021

The co-owners of Mrs. Dalloway's, a destination retailer in the College Avenue shopping district, said the sale is something they've been "reflecting on for some time."