Around Town Piedmont Profile | Jovie Strzelecki, Saturday Sourdough founder By Lou Fancher | October 13, 2023 The Piedmont resident wowed Harvest Festival judges and has an avid following in town.
Bay Area Petition drive begins for recall of district attorney By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | October 13, 2023 If the recall organizers gather enough signatures by the March deadline, a special election would be held in June next year.
Bay Area Kaiser Permanente, unions reach tentative deal By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | October 13, 2023 A three-day strike that ended Saturday included roughly 19,000 Bay Area Kaiser employees.
City The Blotter | Two DUIs on Grand Avenue By Damin Esper | October 10, 2023 Also U-Haul reports stolen van, later found on Highland Avenue.
Arts & Entertainment Oakland Comedy Festival marks 5 years as talent showcase By J.L. Odom | Bay City News Foundation | October 10, 2023 Five years strong, the festival has been instrumental in launching some well-known names in comedy.
Bay Area Former Oakland police chief named in candidate shortlist sent to Mayor Sheng Thao By Exedra Staff | October 10, 2023 Thao fired LeRonne Armstrong in February but an independent report last month cleared him of misconduct.
Featured in Category What’s the deal with … ? By Exedra Staff | October 10, 2023 Pink plastic flamingo flocks pop up around town.
Featured in Category School Board to hear budget impact of enrollment dip, proposed salary increases on Oct. 11 By Exedra Staff | October 6, 2023 "Census day" -- when school enrollment numbers are considered official -- was October 4.
Letters to the Editor Letter to the Editor | Rec Commission ignored some data in making pickleball court recommendation By Garrett Keating | October 6, 2023 Garrett Keating says a reservation system is needed to give residents priority play.
Books Local Lit | October’s top tips for book lovers By Lou Fancher | October 6, 2023 Featuring banned books; Litquake 2023, AI and literature; Joan Didion; and more.