- Special Sections, Summer Guide, May 9, 2012
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Beach Daze and Shoe Gaze
We recommend the best local bands to check out this summer.
- Special Sections, Summer Guide, May 9, 2012
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Home Decorating for the Transient
How to make your living space cozy, even if you aren't staying long.
- Special Sections, Summer Guide, May 9, 2012
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Outdoor Drinking Guide
Get your drink on — and a tan, too — with our guide to the East Bay's outdoor drinking options.
- Special Sections, Summer Guide, May 9, 2012
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The Canned Beer Revolution
Craft breweries are reclaiming the can.
- Special Sections, Summer Guide, May 9, 2012
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Read Local: Your Summer Book Guide
Summer reading hits close to home.
- Special Sections, Summer Guide, May 9, 2012
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Call of the Beer Cocktail
Looking for a refreshing summer drink? Think about adding beer to it.
- Special Sections, Summer Guide, May 9, 2012
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Recreation Calendar 2012
Our annual guide to Northern California's summer recreation season.
- Special Sections, Summer Guide, May 9, 2012
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The Perfect Picnic
How to assemble a delicious, locally-made, and portable meal for a lazy summer day.
- Special Sections, Summer Guide, May 9, 2012
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New to You Varietals
Farmers and chefs introduce us to uncommon foods.
- Special Sections, Summer Guide, May 9, 2012
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Outdoor Dining Guide
A comprehensive guide to al-fresco eating in the East Bay.
- Special Sections, Summer Guide, May 9, 2012
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From Total Trash to High Sierra
Our staff recommends the best summer music festivals in the Bay Area and beyond.
- Special Sections, Summer Guide, May 9, 2012
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Where to Spend Your Staycation
You don't need to travel far to feel like you're away.
- Special Sections, The Bike Issue, May 2, 2012
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A Bike Rack on Every Corner
Bicycle parking is gaining acceptance as a wise investment.
- Special Sections, The Bike Issue, May 2, 2012
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Fashion on Two Wheels
Some new bike apparel lines see a future beyond Spandex. Others look to the past.
- Special Sections, The Bike Issue, May 2, 2012
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How to Buy a Bike When You Don't Know Jack About Bikes
One reporter's frustrating ordeal in the bike-obsessed culture of the East Bay.
- Special Sections, The Bike Issue, May 2, 2012
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The Mechanics of Pedal Power
Using bike machines to burn less coal and more calories.
- Special Sections, The Bike Issue, May 2, 2012
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A Protest on Two Wheels
A bike ride from Oakland to Sacramento aims to halt cuts to education funding.
- Special Sections, Taste, Mar 28, 2012
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The Benefits of Pasture-Raised Meat
Even former vegetarians are eating it.
- Special Sections, Taste, Mar 28, 2012
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Homesteading 2.0
Take your do-it-yourself skills to the next level.
- Special Sections, Taste, Mar 28, 2012
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Ten Desserts for the Budget-Conscious
From pork pastries to Italian doughnuts, my top picks for inexpensive sweets.
