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A People-Focused Solution

Restorative justice programs may offer the best new hope for reducing violence in Oakland schools and the city overall, but their future funding is uncertain.
The East Bay Poetry Summit Brings Poetry Out of Bookstores and Into People's Homes

A weekend of poetry parties at various East Bay residences.
Can Pot Help Cure PTSD?

New research suggests that the main ingredient in marijuana may help alleviate the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Bad Training by OPD Led to Three Deaths

An arbitrator rules that poor training by the Oakland Police Department — not poor decisions by police commanders — led to the deaths of two officers and a murder suspect.
The Art and Science of the Grilled Cheese

We sampled three versions: at The Melt, Sacred Wheel Cheese Shop, and Bar Dogwood.

The Best Chinese Restaurant in Oakland That You've Never Heard Of

At Ben's Restaurant, typical Chinese takeout dishes are prepared with a lighter touch. They're also a bargain.
Oakland's Miliki Offers Nigerian Food for Beginners

Traditional West African dishes are served without compromise.
Two East Bay Barbecue Joints Where Side Dishes Are the Main Attraction

Smoke Berkeley and Genny's BBQ take pride in more than just brisket and ribs.
Sounding the Alarm

An early warning system would save thousands of lives when the next major earthquake hits. But will California find the money to implement it?
Can Pot Help Cure PTSD?

New research suggests that the main ingredient in marijuana may help alleviate the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.

Are More Cops the Answer?

Some Oakland politicians and groups are pointing to research by UC Berkeley faculty as proof that the city needs to add hundreds of police officers, but other studies contradict that conclusion.
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Do Disabled Motorists Need Free Parking?

Transit planners say the policy leads to widespread fraud and nightmarish traffic, plus it robs cities and retailers of much-needed revenue.
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It's Time for the Union Fighting to Stop

Now that Kaiser workers have again voted overwhelmingly to stay with SEIU, NUHW and CNA should end their insurgency campaign.
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Bert Stern: Original Mad Man

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The Great Gatsby

West Egg salad.
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The Reluctant Fundamentalist

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Restorative justice programs may offer the best new hope for reducing violence in Oakland schools and the city overall, but their future funding is uncertain.

A weekend of poetry parties at various East Bay residences.

New research suggests that the main ingredient in marijuana may help alleviate the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.

An arbitrator rules that poor training by the Oakland Police Department — not poor decisions by police commanders — led to the deaths of two officers and a murder suspect.

We sampled three versions: at The Melt, Sacred Wheel Cheese Shop, and Bar Dogwood.

At Ben's Restaurant, typical Chinese takeout dishes are prepared with a lighter touch. They're also a bargain.

Traditional West African dishes are served without compromise.

Smoke Berkeley and Genny's BBQ take pride in more than just brisket and ribs.

An early warning system would save thousands of lives when the next major earthquake hits. But will California find the money to implement it?

New research suggests that the main ingredient in marijuana may help alleviate the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.

Some Oakland politicians and groups are pointing to research by UC Berkeley faculty as proof that the city needs to add hundreds of police officers, but other studies contradict that conclusion.

Transit planners say the policy leads to widespread fraud and nightmarish traffic, plus it robs cities and retailers of much-needed revenue.

Now that Kaiser workers have again voted overwhelmingly to stay with SEIU, NUHW and CNA should end their insurgency campaign.

Restorative justice programs may offer the best new hope for reducing violence in Oakland schools and the city overall, but their future funding is uncertain.

Mad about the girls.

West Egg salad.

Wall Street capitalist or mujahid? Decisions, decisions.

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