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News,
Jun 8, 2011
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His plans for Alameda may surprise both friends and critics of Oakland's outgoing city attorney.
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by Michele Ellson
- Tags: News, John Russo, Rob Bonta, Jean Quan, Lena Tam, Marie Gilmore, Doug deHaan, Jane Brunner, Barbara Parker, Rebecca Kaplan, League of California Cities, Proposition 1A, Jesse Jackson, Rainbow Coalition, Alameda Point, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, Chuck Corica Golf Complex, KemperSports, Lisa Goldman, Alex Nguyen, Neighborhood Law Corps, Kate Quick, League of Women Voters
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News,
Jun 8, 2011
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After police ordered their mural destroyed, Gompers High School students fought back and are helping rewrite the rules on graffiti in Richmond.
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by Scott J. Morris
- Tags: News, Gompers Garden, Gompers High School, Gretchen Borg, David Meza, American Civil Liberties Union, Gayle McLaughlin, Phillip Mehas, Scott Dickey, Owen Martin, Desi Wome, Mark Gagan, Latoya Williams
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News,
Feature,
Jun 8, 2011
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High school basketball phenoms Jason Kidd and J.R. Rider once vied for Alameda stardom. Now, one is playing for an NBA title, while the other's life is in shambles.
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by Paul Gackle
- Tags: Feature, Longreads, Isaiah "J.R." Rider, Jason Kidd, Don Lippi, Dallas Mavericks, Lebron James, Miami Heat, Rich Bullock, Dave Johns, Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, Dontrelle Willis, Jimmy Rollins, Willie Stargell, Isaiah Rider Sr., Donna Rossum-Rider, Tom White, Sherry Matlock, "Papa" Nick Cabral, Bill Russell, Tim Canalin, Eric Crane, Jerry Tarkanian, Newton Chelette, Minnesota Timberwolves, Sidney Lowe, Steve Aschburner, Kevin Garnett, Portland Trailblazers, Bob Whitsitt, Jerry Brown, Atlanta Hawks, Pete Babcock, Los Angeles Lakers, Phil Jackson, Dennis Rodman, Denver Nuggets, Michelle Rider, Kumea Shorter-Gooden, Joyce Guy, Alameda Church of Christ, David Rider
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News,
Editorial Cartoon,
Jun 8, 2011
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News,
Eco Watch,
Jun 8, 2011
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The park district wants to overhaul the waterfront, but its plans hinge on acquiring more land.
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by Nate Seltenrich
- Tags: Eco Watch, Albany Beach, East Bay Regional Park District, Albany Bulb, Golden Gate Fields, Brad Olson, San Francisco Bay Trail, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, Francesco Papalia, Measure WW, California Coastal Conservancy, Jim Townsend
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News,
Legalization Nation,
Jun 8, 2011
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NorCal and SoCal's sometimes disparate weed cultures are scheduled for a crossover event.
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by David Downs
- Tags: Legalization Nation, Snoop Dogg, Tommy Chong, Cheech Marin, Guerilla Union, Rock the Bells, Cypress Hill Smokeout, Spring Gathering, Chang Weisberg, Travis Barker & Mix Master Mike, Stephen Marley, Dilated Peoples, Stephen Gutwillig, Drug Policy Alliance, Jeff Jones, Chris Conrad, Don Duncan, Americans for Safe Access, Lanny Swerdlow, THCF Medical Clinic, Dale Gieringer, California NORML, Sarah Lovering, Marijuana Policy Project, Valerie Corral, Wo/Men's Alliance for Medical Marijuana, Debby Goldsberry, Cannabis Action Network, Dale Sky Jones, Oaksterdam University, Allison Margolin, Mikki Norris, Doug Francis, WeedMaps.com, Black Lips, Thee Oh Sees, Mark Ronson, San Jose Hemp Con, Mega Productions, Assembly Bill 1300, Bob Blumenfield, Kris Hermes
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News,
Seven Days,
Jun 8, 2011
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San Francisco lost two firefighters in the line of duty last week, while Alamedans are wondering why theirs did nothing to help a despondent man.
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by Robert Gammon
- Tags: Seven Days, Alameda, Vincent Perez, Anthony "Tony" Valerio, Raymond Zack, Daniel Lisker, Lena Tam, David Kapler, Marie Gilmore, Doug DeHaan, Rob Bonta, Lisa Goldman, Jean Quan, Darrell Steinberg, Jerry Brown
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News,
Letters,
Jun 8, 2011
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Readers sound off on the Pacific Pinball Museum; our new food writer, John Birdsall; and Oakland's budget crisis.
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Arts & Culture,
Events,
Jun 8, 2011
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Gay comedy comes to the Marsh Berkeley.
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Arts & Culture,
Theater,
Jun 8, 2011
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How a famed solo performer chose to animate her exploration of the health care system.
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by Rachel Swan
- Tags: Theater, Anna Deavere Smith, Leonard Foglia, Dan Ozminkowski, Kiersta Kurtz-Burke, Trudy Howell, Eduardo Bruera, Joel Siegal, Michael Bentt, Lauren Hutton, Eve Ensler, Brent Williams, Hazel Merritt, Berkeley Repertory Theatre
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Arts & Culture,
Books,
Jun 8, 2011
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Her new book covers the creepiest of crawlers.
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Arts & Culture,
Visual Art,
Jun 8, 2011
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Meta-museology proves that objects and memory still matter.
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Arts & Culture,
Aquarium Age,
Jun 8, 2011
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For the week of June 8-14, 2011.
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Arts & Culture,
Savage Love,
Jun 8, 2011
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Plus the bottom line on cock shots.
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Movies,
Movie Review,
Jun 8, 2011
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How they got that way, more or less.
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by Kelly Vance
- Tags: Movie Review, Matthew Vaughn, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, X-Men, Marvel Comics, Kevin Bacon, Sheldon Turner, Bryan Singer, Zack Stentz, Jane Goldman, Ashley Miller, Jennifer Lawrence
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Movies,
Movie Review,
Jun 8, 2011
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Now that's Italian!
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Movies,
One-Night Stands,
Jun 8, 2011
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Repertory film listings for June 9-16.
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Food & Drink,
Restaurant Review,
Jun 8, 2011
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The old-guard restaurant-dining culture in the East Bay has been blown up, and replaced by food trucks and auteur cooks.
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by John Birdsall
- Tags: Restaurant Review, Pho Ao Sen, Fox Theater, Olive Garden, Emilia Otero, Off the Grid, Tyler Florence, Pipirin, Downtown, Revival, Michael Bauer, Anthony Bourdain, Sean Baker, Daniel Patterson, Plum, Chez Panisse, James Syhabout, Hawker Fare, Josey Baker, Pizzaiolo, Luis Abundis, Alice Waters
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Food & Drink,
What the Fork,
Jun 8, 2011
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Plus, an underground Japanese street-food vendor in Temescal.
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by John Birdsall
- Tags: What the Fork, Swan's, Beehive Market, East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation, Isaac Cronin, Julia Fry, Rio de Parras Organics, Ana Bertha Juarez, Taylor's Sausage, Suruki's, Sincere Seafood, Cosecha Café, Dominica Rice Salomon, Chez Panisse, takoyaki, Temescal farmers' market, Takoyaki Yum, Koreana Plaza, Blue Bottle, Swan's Marketplace
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Food & Drink,
Last Call,
Jun 8, 2011
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Sampling a Manhattan in Downtown Oakland
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Music,
Jun 8, 2011
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The Oakland-based garage rockers just want to drive around the country and play music. Hopefully, success won't stop them.
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Music,
Jun 8, 2011
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Berkeley's most prodigious video artist redoubles his efforts, on the eve of writing his thousandth song-a-day.
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Music,
Local Licks,
Jun 8, 2011
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This week, we review Form and Fate, Que Calor, Big Lou: The Accordion Princess, and Legs.
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Music,
CD Reviews,
Jun 8, 2011
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True Soul: Volume 1 & Volume 2
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Music,
CD Reviews,
Jun 8, 2011
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'Round Midnight
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Music,
CD Reviews,
Jun 8, 2011
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Temptation
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Blogs,
Culture Spy,
Jun 14, 2011
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Blogs,
Culture Spy,
Jun 14, 2011
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Blogs,
What the Fork,
Jun 14, 2011
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Blogs,
What the Fork,
Jun 13, 2011
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by John Birdsall
- Tags: Food on Wheels, Bites on Broadway, food trucks, Karen Hester, Off the Grid, Tina Tamale, Fist of Flour, Temescal, Go Streatery, Sue's Sassy Pies, El Taco Bike
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Blogs,
Legalization Nation,
Jun 13, 2011
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Blogs,
Legalization Nation,
Jun 10, 2011
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Blogs,
Culture Spy,
Jun 10, 2011
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Blogs,
Seven Days,
Jun 9, 2011
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Blogs,
Seven Days,
Jun 9, 2011
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Blogs,
Seven Days,
Jun 9, 2011
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Blogs,
Seven Days,
Jun 9, 2011
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Blogs,
Seven Days,
Jun 9, 2011
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Blogs,
Seven Days,
Jun 8, 2011
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by Ellen Cushing
- Tags: Media
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Blogs,
Seven Days,
Jun 8, 2011
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Blogs,
Legalization Nation,
Jun 8, 2011
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Blogs,
Seven Days,
Jun 8, 2011
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Blogs,
What the Fork,
Jun 7, 2011
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We sampled three versions: at The Melt, Sacred Wheel Cheese Shop, and Bar Dogwood.
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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.
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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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New research suggests that the main ingredient in marijuana may help alleviate the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.
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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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Smoke Berkeley and Genny's BBQ take pride in more than just brisket and ribs.
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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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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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Mad about the girls.
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West Egg salad.
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