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The Fault Line and the Dams

Lake Temescal Dam sits directly atop the perilous Hayward Fault. How safe is it, and the nearby Tilden Park Dam at Lake Anza?

By Erin Banks Rusby

Arts Feature

When Fake News Was Real

By Michael Berry

News

State's Deadliest Big Jail System Last Year was Contra Costa County's

By Scott Morris

Restaurant Review

Meet the Maíz Warriors of La Guerrera's Kitchen

By Katherine Hamilton

News & Opinion

News

State's Deadliest Big Jail System Last Year was Contra Costa County's

In 2018, more people died in county's jails than in any year during the prior decade.

By Scott Morris

Chronic Town

These are Your Democrats on Pot

Comparing the top polling presidential candidates on their attitudes toward marijuana.

By Dan Mitchell

Seven Days

Alameda Councilmember Withdraws Claim for Reimbursal of Legal Expenses

Plus, running for president takes a lot of time, and "criminals" lurking in the state senate.

By Steven Tavares

Guest Editorials

Bay Area Governments Taking Action on Wage Theft

Other California cities should follow the lead of Berkeley and San Jose on this issue.

By Cesar Sanchez

Letters

Letters for the Week of Aug. 21-27

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Letters For the Week of Aug. 14-20

Staff Picks

Hot August Skates

Classic Cars West

Lynn Hejinan and Francis Richard

Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive

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Arts & Culture

Arts Feature

When Fake News Was Real

Adolf Hitler had his own fake news. The Ventriloquists tells the tale.

By Michael Berry

Staff Picks

T1U Summer Master Classes

TheatreFIRST

House of Joy

Bruns Amphitheater

Lonely Circus

Gallery at the Werkshack

Savage Love

Quickies

Sexomnia, package deals, inability to climax, screwing in the next room, and am I am unicorn?

By Dan Savage

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Food & Drink

Restaurant Review

Meet the Maíz Warriors of La Guerrera's Kitchen

The mother-daughter duo brings Guerrero-style tamales, ceviche, pozole, tacos, and more to the Fruitvale district — served with a side of passion.

By Katherine Hamilton

Staff Picks

Slow Food East Bay’s Cultural Food Traditions Project: Black America

3098 E. 10th Street

Batchmade Market

Forage Kitchen

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Movies

Movie Review

I Was a Teenage Godfather

Piranhas, The latest crime story from Naples falls just a bit short.

By Kelly Vance

Movie Review

Calamity Overload

Want social problems? Luce has an oversupply.

By Kelly Vance

Movie Review

Way to Go, Blanchett

The eccentric genius of Where'd You Go Bernadette

By Kelly Vance

Movie Review

Pro-choice? No choice

One Child Nation is a heartbreaking documentary about China's cruel social experiment.

By Kelly Vance

Movie Review

Men Overboard: The Tale of the Maiden

An all-female yacht crew battles sexism on the high seas in new documentary

By Richard von Busack

Staff Picks

Cereal Cinema

The New Parkway Theater

Now Playing

Tel Aviv on Fire

Apocalypse Now: Final Cut

Call Theatre for Showtimes

Ranarangam

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Music

Finding the Lost American JazzBook

All-star ensemble behind new release Taxonomy of Pleasure to appear at Yoshi’s.

By Andrew Gilbert

Staff Picks

Tuxedo

The Regency Ballroom

Hot August Skates

Classic Cars West

Herbie Hancock & Kamasi Washington

Greek Theatre-U.C. Berkeley

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Recent Blog Posts

News - August 21, 4:00 AM

Wednesday's Briefing: Oakland businessman indicted in $110 million fraud scheme; Half of guns used in Alameda County crimes were not registered in the state

News - August 20, 3:16 PM

Oakland Planning Commission to Consider 5G Cellphone Facilities

Food & Drink - August 20, 1:45 PM

Chop Bar Moves Into New Digs

News - August 20, 4:00 AM

Tuesday's Briefing: Three Ghost Ship trial jurors replaced; DA will not seek death penalty for suspect in Nia Wilson killing

News - August 19, 2:14 PM

Oakland A’s Shake Off Injuries, Buck Odds to join Playoff Hunt

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Lake Temescal Dam sits directly atop the perilous Hayward Fault. How safe is it, and the nearby Tilden Park Dam at Lake Anza?

In 2018, more people died in county's jails than in any year during the prior decade.

Comparing the top polling presidential candidates on their attitudes toward marijuana.

Plus, running for president takes a lot of time, and "criminals" lurking in the state senate.

Other California cities should follow the lead of Berkeley and San Jose on this issue.

Classic Cars West

Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive

Adolf Hitler had his own fake news. The Ventriloquists tells the tale.

TheatreFIRST

Bruns Amphitheater

Gallery at the Werkshack

Sexomnia, package deals, inability to climax, screwing in the next room, and am I am unicorn?

The mother-daughter duo brings Guerrero-style tamales, ceviche, pozole, tacos, and more to the Fruitvale district — served with a side of passion.

3098 E. 10th Street

Forage Kitchen

Piranhas, The latest crime story from Naples falls just a bit short.

Want social problems? Luce has an oversupply.

The eccentric genius of Where'd You Go Bernadette

One Child Nation is a heartbreaking documentary about China's cruel social experiment.

An all-female yacht crew battles sexism on the high seas in new documentary

The New Parkway Theater

All-star ensemble behind new release Taxonomy of Pleasure to appear at Yoshi’s.

The Regency Ballroom

Classic Cars West

Greek Theatre-U.C. Berkeley

Hot August Skates @ Classic Cars West

Two Shows @ Mercury 20 Gallery

The Flick @ Shotgun Players

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Lake Temescal Dam sits directly atop the perilous Hayward Fault. How safe is it, and the nearby Tilden Park Dam at Lake Anza?

In 2018, more people died in county's jails than in any year during the prior decade.

Alameda USD eyes a parcel tax, but polling results show tepid support

Other California cities should follow the lead of Berkeley and San Jose on this issue.

The mother-daughter duo brings Guerrero-style tamales, ceviche, pozole, tacos, and more to the Fruitvale district — served with a side of passion.

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Victor Arnautoff's mural about George Washington is squarely on the side of the oppressed. The notion that today's adolescents need protection from history or reality is deeply patronizing.

Sources said Lt. Craig Cedergren had an inmate chained to his cell door against the protests of subordinates.

By forcing the festival to not work with the Jewish Voice for Peace, the federation is stifling debate within the Bay Area community.

San Leandro's newest fine dining destination is label-defying, refreshing, and inspiring.

Sources said Lt. Craig Cedergren had an inmate chained to his cell door against the protests of subordinates.

Victor Arnautoff's mural about George Washington is squarely on the side of the oppressed. The notion that today's adolescents need protection from history or reality is deeply patronizing.

By forcing the festival to not work with the Jewish Voice for Peace, the federation is stifling debate within the Bay Area community.

Lawsuit by Agency Whistleblower Alleges Widespread Document Destruction at Bay Area Air Quality Management District.

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