Featured in Category Here’s what to expect as the new school year starts Monday, Aug. 10 By Exedra Staff | August 4, 2026 New cell phone policy, traffic patterns and school drop-off zones; also: interim superintendent appointment to be announced.
Featured in Category PMS, PHS musicals announced By Amy Moorhead | PHS/PMS Musical Theatre | August 4, 2026 PMS to present "Frozen, JR" in October and PHS will present "The Music Man" in February. Online audition submissions are due in September.
City The Blotter | Man shoplifts glue and stain from ACE Hardware By Damin Esper | August 4, 2026 Also: stolen vehicle recovered and a catalytic converter theft.
Uncategorized Who’s that Good Dog? By Olivia Stevens | August 4, 2026 Sociable Marley loves belly rubs and clean laundry.
Food & Drink The Dish | Shucked Mexican Elote-Style Corn By Missy Ellis | August 4, 2026 Sweet summer corn is charred to perfection then slathered with a vibrant blend of lime-infused mayo crema.
Books Local Lit | August 2026 By Lou Fancher | August 4, 2026 Authors of poetry, fiction and non-fiction appear around the Bay Area this month.
Oakland Half-acre wildfire knocked down near Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland Hills By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | August 1, 2026 50 firefighters were called out to the blaze whose origin was difficult to locate. Fortunately, the lack of wind made it easier to contain.
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.