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Arts & Entertainment

Free Flix Fest film ‘Finding Forrester’ on Aug. 13

By Gerry Gragg | Flix Fest | July 31, 2026

The 2000 film explores the bond between a student and a reclusive writer played by Sean Connery.

Arts & Entertainment

Oaklandish hosts annual Fairyland for Grownups (21+) benefit at Children’s Fairyland

By Children's Fairyland | July 31, 2026

The Aug. 14 fundraiser helps keep the local amusement park affordable for all families with young children.

Around Town

Here Kitty, Kitty

By Elena Stevens | July 31, 2026

A Buffalo, NY stray lives large in sunny Piedmont.

Around Town

Sturgeon Moon Eclipse and more | The Exedra’s Monthly Almanac for August 2026

By David Thigpen | July 31, 2026

Look for the year's best Perseid meteor shower -- and the steepest slide toward autumn, as Piedmont loses more than an hour of daylight over the month.

crime

Where to find a Cop on the Block in August

By Brigid Gaffikin | July 31, 2026

The police department's casual meet and greets continue.

Arts & Entertainment

West Edge Opera’s summer festival starts Aug. 1 at Scottish Rite Center

By Exedra Staff, West Edge Opera | July 28, 2026

Piedmont Middle Schooler lands role in "The Turn of the Screw."

Around Town

Seen around town: Make way for ducklings

By Exedra Staff, resident submission | July 28, 2026

Ducks out of water on Highland.

City

The Blotter | Man found rummaging through trash

By Damin Esper | July 28, 2026

Plus, report of a high school break-in, and stolen and abandoned vehicles.

Food & Drink

The Dish | Kale, Chicken, Almond & Goat Cheese Salad

By Katie Goldberg | July 28, 2026

A protein-packed kale salad that makes for a satisfying main course.

Bay Area

Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage, seeks Bay Area donors

By Valerie Conklin | Bay City News | July 28, 2026

Significant shortage prompts emergency for only second time in organization's 145-year history.