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- 4012 Broadway, Oakland Oakland-Temescal CA 94611
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- 2337 Blanding Ave., Alameda Alameda CA 94501
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- 510-521-1800
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Tunnel Vision Part Two: Rivers in Peril

How Jerry Brown's plan to build two giant water tunnels, along with legislation in Congress, could ultimately spoil the last of Northern California's wild and scenic rivers.
Local Nail Polish Company Floss Gloss Capitalizes on the Nail Art Phenomenon

How two color-obsessed CCA graduates turned their passion for nail polish into a profitable pursuit.
Jerry Brown's Assault on Transparency

The governor and state legislative leaders struck a backroom deal to eviscerate portions of California's public records law. Plus, Big Oil and Gas defeat fracking bills.
Sucking Up Every Bit of Marrow

The Oakland sandwich shop showcases whole-animal cookery to outstanding effect.
Martin Sorrondeguy: An Ambassador of Punk

The founder of two of punk's most vital, confrontational bands, Los Crudos and Limp Wrist, Martin Sorrondeguy's legacy transcends even his music.

Tunnel Vision Part One: Delta in Peril

How Jerry Brown's plan to build two giant water tunnels could devastate the largest estuary on the West Coast.
Throwing More Money at Police

Oakland already directs a larger percentage of its budget to police than comparable cities nationwide, yet it's planning to spend even more money without demanding reforms.
Sausages and Beer on the Waterfront: Brotzeit Lokal Opens Next Week
Privatizing UC Instruction

A controversial bill proposes that California public universities partner with private technology companies to provide general education classes online.
Is UC Berkeley's Plan to Cut Down 54,000 Trees Necessary?

A respected environmental contractor has questioned the university's controversial fire-prevention proposal and contends that it could create a new fire hazard.

I Went to an ICP Show Last Night and I Think I Might Be a Juggalo Now
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Throwing More Money at Police

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Is UC Berkeley's Plan to Cut Down 54,000 Trees Necessary?

A respected environmental contractor has questioned the university's controversial fire-prevention proposal and contends that it could create a new fire hazard.
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Streetcars Might Make a Comeback in Oakland
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Tunnel Vision Part One: Delta in Peril

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Much Ado About Nothing

Nothing is everything.
Before Midnight

Couples therapy.
Wish You Were Here

What happens in Sihanoukville, stays in Sydney.
We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks

Play it where it lies.
The Golden Era of Bhi Bhiman

At thirty, the San Francisco singer-songwriter is reviving the age of social conscious acoustic rock — plus Dio and Dire Straits.

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How Jerry Brown's plan to build two giant water tunnels, along with legislation in Congress, could ultimately spoil the last of Northern California's wild and scenic rivers.

How two color-obsessed CCA graduates turned their passion for nail polish into a profitable pursuit.

The governor and state legislative leaders struck a backroom deal to eviscerate portions of California's public records law. Plus, Big Oil and Gas defeat fracking bills.

The Oakland sandwich shop showcases whole-animal cookery to outstanding effect.

The founder of two of punk's most vital, confrontational bands, Los Crudos and Limp Wrist, Martin Sorrondeguy's legacy transcends even his music.

How Jerry Brown's plan to build two giant water tunnels could devastate the largest estuary on the West Coast.

Oakland already directs a larger percentage of its budget to police than comparable cities nationwide, yet it's planning to spend even more money without demanding reforms.

A controversial bill proposes that California public universities partner with private technology companies to provide general education classes online.

A respected environmental contractor has questioned the university's controversial fire-prevention proposal and contends that it could create a new fire hazard.

Oakland already directs a larger percentage of its budget to police than comparable cities nationwide, yet it's planning to spend even more money without demanding reforms.

A respected environmental contractor has questioned the university's controversial fire-prevention proposal and contends that it could create a new fire hazard.

How Jerry Brown's plan to build two giant water tunnels could devastate the largest estuary on the West Coast.

Nothing is everything.

Couples therapy.

What happens in Sihanoukville, stays in Sydney.

Play it where it lies.

At thirty, the San Francisco singer-songwriter is reviving the age of social conscious acoustic rock — plus Dio and Dire Straits.

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