Bay Area Packed meetings, strong opinions on lifting the I-580 truck ban By Wendy Silvani | Splashpad News | June 12, 2026 Splashpad News correspondent Wendy Silvani reports on the reaction to a Caltrans plan to study the effects of lifting the ban.
Around Town Ask a Dog Trainer | Does your dog know the one command that could save her life? By Jess Rollins | Guidance Dog Training | June 12, 2026 How to get your dog to come when needed.
Uncategorized Turkey Trotters new and old invited to march in July Fourth parade By Sydney Proctor | June 12, 2026 T-shirt and costume contest for participants.
Bay Area Special update: Rising odds of a strong-to-historic El Niño event in 2026 By Daniel Swain | Weather West | June 12, 2026 Exedra's favorite weather wonk Daniel Swain gives a quick refresher on what this means for California.
Around Town Piedmonter Adam Ray brings endurance racing to the East Bay By Damin Esper | June 9, 2026 The inaugural Bay Area 100 takes place this Saturday, starting at Memorial Stadium and finishing at Skyline High School.
Crime & Safety The Blotter | Obstructed license plate leads to arrest By Damin Esper | June 9, 2026 Plus: Suspicious person, DUI, and stolen cars
Food & Drink The Dish | Bacon Croissant Brunch Casserole By Cass Caulfield | June 9, 2026 Crowd-pleaser that's easy on the chef's time and attention span.
Around Town Lucy Allen receives Girl Scout Gold Award By Exedra Staff | June 9, 2026 Allen partnered with the Alameda County Community Food Bank, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, and Elizabeth House to coordinate seasonal book box deliveries.
Around Town Who’s that Good Dog? By Olivia Stevens | June 9, 2026 Chocolate Lab Kona is a friendly foodie.
College UC freshmen increasingly are not ready for college math. Some professors want to require the SAT again By Michael Burke | EdSource | June 9, 2026 Other faculty disagree and say the exams would only serve to benefit affluent students. UC stopped requiring the standardized exams in 2020.