Around Town Exedra plaza turns 100 with help from Piedmont Beautification Foundation By Cameron Wolfe, Jr. | February 21, 2025 Beautiful from all angles and in all seasons, the Exedra has become a symbol of the city.
Featured in Category Piedmont Adult School offers watercolor and water-based media class By Piedmont Adult School | February 21, 2025 Process-based class that prioritizes experimentation as a way to let go of perfectionism.
Education Santa Ana to drop contested ethnic studies courses to settle closely watched lawsuit By John Fensterwald | Edsource | February 21, 2025 The settlement in response to allegations of Brown Act violations and antisemitic course content could serve as a model to avoid similar lawsuits.
parks Trump executive order targets SF’s Presidio Trust, aims to eliminate federal agencies By Alise Maripuu, Bay City News | February 21, 2025 A "political stunt" aimed at a local treasure.
Health Matters Texas measles outbreak nears 100 cases, raising concerns about undetected spread By KFF Health News | February 21, 2025 Health officials expect a measles outbreak in West Texas to grow because of low vaccination rates and undetected infections.
Housing No new ADUs here: When California law and homeowner association rules collide By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | February 21, 2025 A raft of California laws on accessory dwelling units (ADUs) have been particularly aggressive in stripping locals of their regulatory say-so.
Arts & Entertainment Review: Berkeley Rep’s ‘Uncle Vanya’ an adaptation Chekhov would love, with the great Hugh Bonneville By Jean Schiffman, Bay City News | February 20, 2025 Shakespeare Theatre Company and Berkeley Rep's co-production of “Uncle Vanya” continues through March 23.
Oakland Community service organizations start to see funding dry up amid Oakland budget crisis By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | February 19, 2025 Among those impacted are Peralta Hacienda Historical Park, Oakland Parks and Recreation Foundation, SOS Meals on Wheels, and more.
City The Blotter | Trespasser arrested on King Avenue By Damin Esper | February 18, 2025 Man claimed to own home. Plus: police follow trail to identify and arrest hit-and-run suspect.
Around Town ‘Presidents are not kings’: Protestors rally in Oakland against Musk, Trump administration By Exedra Staff and additional reporting by Kathleen Kirkwood of Bay City News | February 18, 2025 Organizers expected 50 participants; more than 1,500 showed up.