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COVID-19

There’s a new COVID-19 variant and cases are ticking up. What do you need to know?

By Julie Appleby | KFF Health News | January 8, 2024

A recent COVID-19 subvariant, JN.1, is rapidly climbing the charts.

Oakland

‘Serious danger’: Charging docs in Tuan Le’s killing reveal multitude of felony allegations

By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | January 5, 2024

A GoFundMe campaign for the family of the slain Oakland police officer has more than doubled its original goal.

City

Take a survey or attend a study session to help shape the future of Moraga Canyon

By City of Piedmont | January 5, 2024

How would you reconfigure Coaches Field, Blair Park, Kennelly Skate Park, and the Corporation Yard to accommodate new housing?

City

Photos | Steel structure rises for pool complex

By Exedra Staff, City of Piedmont | January 5, 2024

Making hay while the sun shines.

Around Town

Piedmont Avenue Library community outreach event on Jan. 23

By Reader Submission | Anna Ishida | January 5, 2024

A brand new library is being designed and community input is needed to help shape it.

Around Town

Local with Lisa | Welcome Party in Piedmont

By Lisa Chan Carnazzo | GrubbCo | January 5, 2024

[SPONSORED VIDEO] Bringing the neighborhood together one cup of hot cocoa at a time.

Bay Area

Arrests made at Berkeley’s People’s Park as controversial construction restarts

By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News Foundation | January 5, 2024

The plan calls for building housing for 1,100 students and a separate building with 100 apartments for low-income, formerly unhoused people.

crime

The Blotter | Burglary on Oak Road

By Damin Esper | January 2, 2024

Loss estimated at $8,000; suspects unknown.

Around Town

Photos | Big turnout for ‘Noon Year’s Eve’ celebration

By Exedra Staff, Photos courtesy of the City of Piedmont | January 2, 2024

PRD's annual year-end party featured a balloon drop and some intriguing visitors.

Books

Local Lit | January’s top tips for book lovers

By Lou Fancher | January 2, 2024

Dacher Keltner, Caroline Ixta, Adam Plantinga, and Katie Peterson are among the local writers making appearances this month. Also: explore OPL events and Berkeley's Magnes Collection.