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The Art of Solar Cooking

Fuel-less cooking is slowly catching on in the East Bay.

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The Art of Solar Cooking

Fuel-less cooking is slowly catching on in the East Bay.

FEATURE

Kayla Stra's Long-Shot Bet

She came to California to make it as a jockey, only to be cast as a sex symbol in a reality show. Now she's in the Bay Area trying to win races — and to overcome the prejudice against female jockeys.

NEWS

Medical Marijuana Dispensaries In Legal Limbo

Federal prosecution of local medical marijuana dispensaries continues, despite pledges from the Obama administration to stop.

LEGALIZATION NATION

Go East, Man: California Cannabis Seeks Fresh Markets

Meanwhile, LA author Mark Haskell Smith chronicles million-dollar marijuana strains in new book Baked.

SEVEN DAYS

Jerry Brown Emerges from Hibernation

The former mayor of Oakland finally decides to mount a real campaign for governor against Meg Whitman. But did he wait too long?

LETTERS

Letters for the week of September 8.

Readers sound off on guerilla knitting, Hugh Hefner, and Prop 19.

ARTS & CULTURE

CULTURE SPY

They Make Mad Noise

Local buskers turn their hustle into performance art — and a dissertation.

EVENTS

Catting Around with Bobcat Goldthwait

The comedian comes to Tommy T's.

BODY & SOUL

Evolving With Jonathan Gustin

The integral spiritual teacher advocates "evolutionary enlightenment."

THEATER

TheatreFIRST Spoofs Show Business — and Itself

Self-irony abounds in the company's latest production.

BOOKS

Being Undead with Linda Watanabe McFerrin

The Oakland author's new novel is a Japanese zombie tale.

VISUAL ART

Distillation of Roots

Four artists examine their bifurcated heritage at John F. Kennedy University.

AQUARIUM AGE

Retrograde Turnaround

For the week of September 8-14, 2010.

SAVAGE LOVE

Slave Slop

Plus how to broach a maple-syrup fetish.

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MOVIES

MOVIE REVIEW

"Machete Don't Text!"

Don't start the revolution without Danny Trejo (Machete). And rethink your preconceptions of South Africa (White Wedding).

ONE-NIGHT STANDS

One-Night Stands

Repertory film listings for September 9-15, 2010.

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RESTAURANT REVIEW

Berkeley's Wild Westside

Emerging mini-district sports vegan cinnamon rolls (Cinnaholic) and sustainable barbecue (Ironwood BBQ).

WINEAU

Merlots Go Back to School

These partay reds earn a B+ average.

MUSIC

MUSIC

Phife Dawg's Triumphal Return

Former Tribe Called Quest rapper found his own key, while living quietly in Antioch.

MUSIC

Monterey Jazz Festival Staves Off Doomsayers

Despite vicissitudes in the jazz market, Monterey lives up to its original raison d'être.

MUSIC

Roots Resurrected at Berkeley Old Time Music Convention

Nine-year-old festival conjures the old American South.

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Our guide to the fall season's arts & culture.

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  • Jerry Brown Emerges from Hibernation

    The former mayor of Oakland finally decides to mount a real campaign for governor against Meg Whitman. But did he wait too long?
  • Kayla Stra's Long-Shot Bet

    She came to California to make it as a jockey, only to be cast as a sex symbol in a reality show. Now she's in the Bay Area trying to win races — and to overcome the prejudice against female jockeys.
  • Berkeley's Wild Westside

    Emerging mini-district sports vegan cinnamon rolls (Cinnaholic) and sustainable barbecue (Ironwood BBQ).
  • The Art of Solar Cooking

    Fuel-less cooking is slowly catching on in the East Bay.
  • Retrograde Turnaround

    For the week of September 8-14, 2010.

Joyce Gordon Gallery 7 Year Anniversary

The Joyce Gordon Gallery commemorates its 7 Year Anniversary and the official launch of its Youth Art Alliance in a …

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Fun Classes from UC Berkeley Extension

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Earthdance Peace Festival

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Kayla Stra's Long-Shot Bet

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Kayla Stra's Long-Shot Bet

She came to California to make it as a jockey, only to be cast as a sex symbol in a reality show. Now she's in the Bay Area trying to win races — and to overcome the prejudice against female jockeys.

 

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