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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.
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Traditional West African dishes are served without compromise.
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The new Richmond restaurant is a living museum for American comfort dishes, but these reinterpreted classics could use more oomph.
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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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Summer Guide 2013

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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.

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

Our staff recommends the best summer festivals in the Bay Area and beyond.

How and where to go on vacation when you suck at planning.

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.

The new Richmond restaurant is a living museum for American comfort dishes, but these reinterpreted classics could use more oomph.

An early warning system would save thousands of lives when the next major earthquake hits. But will California find the money to implement it?

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.

The team benefits greatly from the people, character, and vibrancy of the city.

Not Hud. Mud.

West Egg salad.

Snow White in the bullring.

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