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A People-Focused Solution

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.
Unveiling a Secret City

A new film by Spencer McCall offers a peek inside the bygone alternate-reality project the Jejune Institute.
Costly Tax Loophole Remains Open

A reform measure that would end a lucrative tax break for corporations and wealthy investors has stalled in the state legislature.
Can Pot Help Cure PTSD?

New research suggests that the main ingredient in marijuana may help alleviate the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.
The East Bay Poetry Summit Brings Poetry Out of Bookstores and Into People's Homes

A weekend of poetry parties at various East Bay residences.

The Best Chinese Restaurant in Oakland That You've Never Heard Of

At Ben's Restaurant, typical Chinese takeout dishes are prepared with a lighter touch. They're also a bargain.
A People-Focused Solution

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.
Oakland's Miliki Offers Nigerian Food for Beginners

Traditional West African dishes are served without compromise.
Can Pot Help Cure PTSD?

New research suggests that the main ingredient in marijuana may help alleviate the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Two East Bay Barbecue Joints Where Side Dishes Are the Main Attraction

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

Are More Cops the Answer?

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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Do Disabled Motorists Need Free Parking?

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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It's Time for the Union Fighting to Stop

Now that Kaiser workers have again voted overwhelmingly to stay with SEIU, NUHW and CNA should end their insurgency campaign.
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Breaking News: San Jose Dispensary Landlords Threatened with 40 Years in Prison as Feds' Marijuana Crackdown Continues
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A People-Focused Solution

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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The Colbert Report on 'Marijuana Makes You Skinny' Research
Sounding the Alarm

An early warning system would save thousands of lives when the next major earthquake hits. But will California find the money to implement it?
Protesting City Workers Turn to YouTube
The Great Gatsby

West Egg salad.
Bert Stern: Original Mad Man

Mad about the girls.

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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 new film by Spencer McCall offers a peek inside the bygone alternate-reality project the Jejune Institute.

A reform measure that would end a lucrative tax break for corporations and wealthy investors has stalled in the state legislature.

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

A weekend of poetry parties at various East Bay residences.

At Ben's Restaurant, typical Chinese takeout dishes are prepared with a lighter touch. They're also a bargain.

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.

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?

West Egg salad.

Mad about the girls.

Recent Issues

Best of the East Bay

2012

OTHER YEARS

Donna Burdett
Member since Aug 13, 2012