Books Local Lit | Top tips for September By Lou Fancher, Exedra staff | August 29, 2025 A Fairyland book festival, poetry reading, cookbook stories, quilts, and more.
Crime & Safety The Blotter | Gun reportedly pulled on man on Kingston Ave. By Damin Esper | August 29, 2025 Plus: DUI, attempted theft.
Around Town Eighth graders enjoy tech-free outdoor education trip to Yosemite By Judy Lin | Reader submission | August 29, 2025 The weeklong NatureBridge trip was organized by two parents passionate about the outdoors.
City Crews prep pool site for water fill next week By Exedra Staff | August 26, 2025 Milestone is contingent on an ok from the Alameda County Department of Environmental Health, which is set to walk through the site on Wednesday.
Around Town Who’s that Good Dog? By Juliana Thornborrow | August 26, 2025 A wildfire rescue, Shane sometimes suffers from residual anxiety but mostly has found his place in the sun.
parks National parks have become a battleground over American identity and who gets to tell it By Ruth Dusseault, Bay City News | August 26, 2025 Over a hundred people gathered on Monday to protest what they say is the Trump administration’s attack on American history at Rosie the Riveter Park in Richmond.
Food & Drink The Dish | Tomato and Watermelon Panzanella By Katie Goldberg | August 26, 2025 A sweet and savory summer salad -- ideal for a cookout side or a light main course on a hot day.
homelessness $7.1M state grant to help Oakland transform Temescal motel into homeless housing By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | August 26, 2025 The Maya Motel at 4715 Telegraph Avenue is in the heart of one of the city’s thriving commercial districts.
Oakland Chaotic night in Oakland: Police investigate several sideshows with hundreds attending By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | August 26, 2025 Burnt rubber and bad memories are all that remain of a Sunday morning sideshow that took place just off Piedmont Avenue.
health ICE is suddenly showing up in California hospitals. Workers want more guidance on what to do By Ana B. Ibarra and Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | August 26, 2025 The sight of these agents — often armed and with covered faces — makes many wary and may keep people from seeking care.