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American Oak

2319 Santa Clara Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
510-521-5862
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At American Oak, an unobtrusive whiskey bar on one of the Park Street corridor's quieter blocks, Chef Gabe Cortez serves up cassoulets and wagyu burgers and wood-fired pizzas — fun, approachable gastropub fare that matches, and often outshines, its acclaimed counterparts in…

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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.

Check out these books from your own backyard.

Plus Genny's BBQ suffers from a fire, and Sumo Grub and Guest Chef shut their doors.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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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