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News,
Feature,
Jun 9, 2009
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How one dedicated woman is trying to improve life in a tough city,
playground by playground.
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by Erin Gilmore
- Tags: Feature, Richmond, Elm Playlot, Elm Avenue, 8th Street, Iron Triangle, Toody Maher, Swatch, Fun Products, Inc. Entrepreneur of the Year, JUMA, meaningful play, play leaders, Cheryl Maier, Opportunity West, Building Blocks for Kids, Carmen Lee, Pogo Park, Bill Lindsey, Ron Hothuysen, Scientific Art Studio, Urban Ecology, Jay Beckwith, California Endowment, MIG, Peres Elementary School, Irene S. Scully Family Foundation, Kaiser Permanente, Joe Griffin, Photovoice, Nevin Community Center, Patrick Lynch, Urban Development Neighborhood Stabilization Program, Elm Playlot Action Committee
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News,
Jun 10, 2009
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A growing number of Oakland families are making the switch from private
schools.
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News,
Full Disclosure,
Jun 9, 2009
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A Berkeley couple teams up with a Bush lawyer to fight Proposition 8 in
federal court, while opponents fixate on politics and polygamy.
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by Robert Gammon
- Tags: Full Disclosure, Kris Perry, Sandy Stier, gay marriage, Prop. 8, Antonin Scalia, Clarence Thomas, John Roberts, Samuel Alito, Paul Katami, Jeffrey Zarrillo, Ted Olson, George W. Bush, David Boies, Al Gore, Chad Griffin, Rob Reiner, Bruce Cohen, Dustin Lance Black, Gavin Newsom, Larry Craig, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jerry Brown, Joseph Infranco, Ted Boutros
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News,
Eco Watch,
Jun 9, 2009
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East Bay MUD says it won't divulge the identities of its biggest water
users out of fear for their safety. Environmentalists say their
position is laughable.
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News,
Seven Days,
Jun 10, 2009
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C. Don Clay says he's sure Johannes Mehserle meant to shoot Oscar Grant
with his gun, and not his Taser, as the ex-BART cop claimed.
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by Robert Gammon
- Tags: Seven Days, Johannes Mehserle, Oscar Grant, Anthony Pirone, Marysol Domenici, Gary Gee, BART, Oakland Raiders, San Francisco 49ers, Jerry Brown, Gavin Newsom, Antonio Villaraigosa
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News,
Raising the Bar,
Jun 10, 2009
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Too bad we are the zebras.
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News,
Letters,
Jun 9, 2009
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Readers sound off on jazz, graywater systems and legalizing marijuana.
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News,
Corrections,
Jun 9, 2009
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Nancy Wilson's Capitol years.
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Arts & Culture,
Culture Spy,
Jun 10, 2009
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Despite last year's cancellation, Berkeley's long-running Juneteenth
Festival soldiers on.
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Arts & Culture,
Events,
Jun 9, 2009
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Wayne Wallace pays tribute to the cultural center with a new
suite-in-progress.
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Arts & Culture,
Visual Art,
Jun 9, 2009
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The Oakland Museum of California examines Mexico's African heritage.
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Arts & Culture,
Books,
Jun 9, 2009
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Berkeley eccentrics animate Owen Hill's mysteries.
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Arts & Culture,
Theater,
Jun 10, 2009
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Shotgun Players' Faust is a Gothic bromance with a beguiling
devil.
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Arts & Culture,
Body & Soul,
Jun 9, 2009
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Paint Dancing brings together two seemingly disparate passions.
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Arts & Culture,
Aquarium Age,
Jun 9, 2009
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For the week of June 10-16, 2009.
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Arts & Culture,
Savage Love,
Jun 10, 2009
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Sofa blowjobs require brown towels, but avoid cattle prods.
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Movies,
Movie Review,
Jun 10, 2009
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Sam Mendes barely catches his (Away We Go). Ridley Scott's gets
derailed (The Taking of Pelham 123).
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Movies,
One-Night Stands,
Jun 10, 2009
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Repertory film listings for June 11-17, 2009.
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Food & Drink,
Restaurant Review,
Jun 9, 2009
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A new restaurant in Alameda takes a multi-culti approach, with mixed
results.
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Food & Drink,
Wineau,
Jun 10, 2009
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No blush in this batch of rosés, but how about beige, magenta,
and persimmon?
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Music,
Jun 10, 2009
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Berkeley R&B star boosts her career by running with rappers.
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Music,
Jun 10, 2009
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An unscripted jazzbo moment.
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Music,
Local Licks,
Jun 10, 2009
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This week, we review Patrick Cress' Telepathy, Sparky Grinstead, Neiro,
and Blisses B.
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Music,
CD Reviews,
Jun 9, 2009
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21st Century Breakdown
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Music,
CD Reviews,
Jun 9, 2009
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Drums of Passion: Legacy Edition
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Music,
CD Reviews,
Jun 9, 2009
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Under the Water
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Opinion,
Jun 10, 2009
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Are there still some people out there that missed the memo about the devaluation of property values due to the housing ...
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Blogs,
Culture Spy,
Jun 17, 2009
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Stories Told (Last Stop Records)
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Blogs,
Seven Days,
Jun 16, 2009
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by Nate Seltenrich
- Tags: Media
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Blogs,
Culture Spy,
Jun 16, 2009
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Disorganization Will Save Us All EP (Terrorbird)
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Blogs,
Seven Days,
Jun 16, 2009
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Blogs,
Seven Days,
Jun 16, 2009
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Blogs,
Seven Days,
Jun 16, 2009
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Blogs,
Seven Days,
Jun 15, 2009
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Blogs,
Culture Spy,
Jun 15, 2009
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Blogs,
Culture Spy,
Jun 15, 2009
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The Time Machine (Snacker Disc)
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Blogs,
Seven Days,
Jun 15, 2009
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Blogs,
Seven Days,
Jun 15, 2009
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Blogs,
Seven Days,
Jun 15, 2009
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Blogs,
Seven Days,
Jun 12, 2009
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Blogs,
Culture Spy,
Jun 12, 2009
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Le Chronique (self-released)
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Blogs,
Seven Days,
Jun 12, 2009
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Blogs,
Seven Days,
Jun 12, 2009
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Blogs,
Seven Days,
Jun 11, 2009
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Blogs,
Seven Days,
Jun 11, 2009
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Blogs,
Seven Days,
Jun 11, 2009
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Blogs,
Seven Days,
Jun 11, 2009
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Blogs,
Seven Days,
Jun 11, 2009
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Blogs,
Seven Days,
Jun 10, 2009
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Blogs,
Seven Days,
Jun 10, 2009
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Blogs,
Seven Days,
Jun 10, 2009
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Blogs,
Seven Days,
Jun 10, 2009
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Blogs,
Seven Days,
Jun 10, 2009
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A reform measure that would end a lucrative tax break for corporations and wealthy investors has stalled in the state legislature.
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A weekend of poetry parties at various East Bay residences.
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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.
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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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We sampled three versions: at The Melt, Sacred Wheel Cheese Shop, and Bar Dogwood.
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At Ben's Restaurant, typical Chinese takeout dishes are prepared with a lighter touch. They're also a bargain.
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Traditional West African dishes are served without compromise.
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An early warning system would save thousands of lives when the next major earthquake hits. But will California find the money to implement it?
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Smoke Berkeley and Genny's BBQ take pride in more than just brisket and ribs.
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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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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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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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Now that Kaiser workers have again voted overwhelmingly to stay with SEIU, NUHW and CNA should end their insurgency campaign.
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The team benefits greatly from the people, character, and vibrancy of the city.
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An early warning system would save thousands of lives when the next major earthquake hits. But will California find the money to implement it?
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West Egg salad.
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Mad about the girls.
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Wall Street capitalist or mujahid? Decisions, decisions.
