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Who is Eric Swalwell Anyway? (And Why Does He Think He Can Be President?)

The East Bay congressman's history demonstrates shrewd political skills and an instinct for finding the center. Is that enough?

By Steven Tavares

News & Opinion

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Foes of Richmond Coal Back For Another Try

After withdrawal of a 2018 proposal to regulate the dirty fuel, city councilmember proposes an eventual export ban.

By Jean Tepperman

Seven Days

Feds Cut Funding for Urban Shield After Supervisors Implement Reforms

Plus, more staff changes in Alameda, and staff cuts announced at Oakland schools.

Letters

Letters for the Week of Feb. 6-Feb.12

By Robert Gammon

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East Bay Futurists

The Octopus Literary Salon

Birth Strike: The Hidden Fight over Women’s Work

Moe's Books

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Restaurant Review

Hooked on La Grana Fish

Aguachile verde, fresh tuna tostadas, and quesabirria tacos make this roadside trailer worth returning to every weekend.

By Katherine Hamilton

Staff Picks

Batchmade Market

Forage Kitchen

Understanding Extraction

The Crown: Royal Coffee Lab & Tasting Room

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Art For All Ages at 2727 California Street

At the new nonprofit art and education initiative in Berkeley, ages 7 through 97 are contributing to a community that celebrates collaboration, courage, resilience, and open-mindedness.

By Katherine Hamilton

Staff Picks

Pure War at Pro Arts

Pro Arts Gallery

Masako Miki at Matrix 273

Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive

Mouthpiece

Zellerbach Playhouse

Savage Love

Crazy Switch Asians

A woman who discovers Asian guys, and a guy whose Asian wife won't provide oral sex.

By Dan Savage

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Music

Rubblebucket’s Joyous Indie Pop is Perhaps Less Joyous Than Meets the Ears

Dreamy Brooklyn duo to play Cornerstone.

By Lizzie Manno

Staff Picks

Masha Campagne

The Sound Room

Robbie Fulks

Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse

Mike Baggetta with Mike Watt & Stephen Hodges

The Uptown

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Restaurant Review

Hooked on La Grana Fish

Aguachile verde, fresh tuna tostadas, and quesabirria tacos make this roadside trailer worth returning to every weekend.

By Katherine Hamilton

Staff Picks

Understanding Extraction

The Crown: Royal Coffee Lab & Tasting Room

Batchmade Market

Forage Kitchen

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Movies

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Cereal Cinema

The New Parkway Theater

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Alone/Together

The Crossing

Alita: Battle Angel 3D

The Favourite

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News - March 20, 6:00 AM

Wednesday's Briefing: College admissions scandal comes to Cal; friends mourn Victor McElhaney in L.A.

Food & Drink - March 20, 1:00 AM

Bushka's Kitchen Debuts a New Line of Ready-to-Eat Meals

News - March 19, 6:00 AM

Tuesday's Briefing: Four Oakland churches to allow homeless to sleep overnight in cars

News - March 18, 6:00 AM

Monday's Briefing: Husband of former Berkeley councilmember drowns

News - March 15, 6:00 AM

Friday's Briefing: Some Oakland teachers receive layoff notices; East Bay legislators fighting for renters

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The East Bay congressman's history demonstrates shrewd political skills and an instinct for finding the center. Is that enough?

After withdrawal of a 2018 proposal to regulate the dirty fuel, city councilmember proposes an eventual export ban.

Plus, more staff changes in Alameda, and staff cuts announced at Oakland schools.

The Octopus Literary Salon

Moe's Books

Aguachile verde, fresh tuna tostadas, and quesabirria tacos make this roadside trailer worth returning to every weekend.

Forage Kitchen

The Crown: Royal Coffee Lab & Tasting Room

At the new nonprofit art and education initiative in Berkeley, ages 7 through 97 are contributing to a community that celebrates collaboration, courage, resilience, and open-mindedness.

Pro Arts Gallery

Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive

Zellerbach Playhouse

A woman who discovers Asian guys, and a guy whose Asian wife won't provide oral sex.

Dreamy Brooklyn duo to play Cornerstone.

The Sound Room

Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse

The Uptown

Aguachile verde, fresh tuna tostadas, and quesabirria tacos make this roadside trailer worth returning to every weekend.

The Crown: Royal Coffee Lab & Tasting Room

Forage Kitchen

The New Parkway Theater

East Bay Futurists @ The Octopus Literary Salon

Masako Miki at Matrix 273 @ Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive

Bay Area artist Masako Miki has fashioned a brightly colored, humorous forest...

KILL THE DEBBIE DOWNERS! KILL THEM! KILL THEM! KILL THEM OFF! @ Shotgun Players

A newly devised theatre piece inspired by Chekhov’s Three Sisters....

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After withdrawal of a 2018 proposal to regulate the dirty fuel, city councilmember proposes an eventual export ban.

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