Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: Point Reyes Sand Sculpture Contest, ‘Jurassic Park,’ ‘Hairspray,’ Brad Mehldau, Lyle Lovett By The Artful Observer | Bay City News | August 26, 2026 Freebies, nostalgic favorites, and more on tap this weekend.
Food & Drink The Dish | Fruit Torte By Wendy Szczech | August 25, 2026 Easy, delicious, and the perfect way to enjoy juicy seasonal fruits.
Arts & Entertainment Exedra reads: ‘Whistler’ by Ann Patchett By Edna Lewis | August 25, 2026 New Exedra contributor (and former law school librarian) Edna Lewis shares her thoughts on Patchett's latest.
Arts & Entertainment Movies: Creativity Explored short films, ‘Late Fame,’ ‘American Doctor,’ ‘Magic Faraway Tree,’ ‘Last Blossom’ By Anita Katz | Bay City News | August 24, 2026 Willem Dafoe, doctors in Gaza, a magic tree, and a talking flower star in new releases.
Arts & Entertainment Berkeley art exhibition reimagines creative yet defensible space for wildfire safety By Joshua Olawuyi, Bay City News | August 24, 2026 "Zone 0" is fundamentally changing how homeowners — especially in the hills — think about outside landscaping.
Bay Area Looking for a new best friend? Local animal shelters waive some adoption fees Saturday By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | August 20, 2026 Big pet adoption events in Berkeley and San Francisco are part of a national effort to find homes for dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens — plus other animals at some locations.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: Palo Alto arts fest, SF Mime Troupe, ‘Girl of the Golden West,’ Chang-rae Lee By The Artful Observer | Bay City News | August 19, 2026 Outdoor performances, a Gold Rush-era opera, and author conversations.
Arts & Entertainment Betting on Black: Oakland looks to establish itself as incubator of Black filmmaking talent By Lloyd B. Davis | Bay City News | August 19, 2026 New public funding and a thriving artist community are lifting up a new generation of filmmakers.
Arts & Entertainment Marin’s Laura Marie Meyers creates a fun alternate reality in her debut novel By Linda Lenhoff | Bay City News | August 18, 2026 "The MASH Up" explores what might happen when a fantasy future sleepover game becomes an IRL dream life.
Food & Drink The Dish | Roasted Smashed Potatoes By Kia Moore | August 18, 2026 A golden and crunchy go-to side dish that's good to serve all year round.