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Dawes @ Fox Theater

Southern California folk band Dawes, composed of guitarist/singer Taylor Goldsmith, drummer Griffin...

Talib Kweli @ Yoshi's Oakland

Known for his diplomatic and conscious lyricism, Talib Kweli boasts a real-talk...

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Hubbard Street Dance Chicago is not just one of the most well-known...

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Oakland’s Professional Polluters

A pair of West Oakland businessmen have been dodging city regulators and prosecutors for years as they reap the rewards of illegal trash disposal and dumping.
Dogtown Sausage Serves a Hot Dog Worth Fetching

Think beyond relish, onions, and mustard — top your dog with rainbow slaw, carrot-raisin salad, or housemade halal chili.
Only Five Days Left for Oakland Restaurant Week

Check out these three fabulous neighborhood food tours.
Latina Entrepreneurs Carve Their Own Path

The owners of Labios Mios and Muñecas Vintage team up to help organizations in need along the way.
Get Your Money, Murray

I’m rooting for A’s draft pick and Heisman Trophy winner Kyler Murray to make the decision that brings him the most security and happiness, whether that lands him in Oakland with the A’s or playing quarterback in the NFL.

Nobilis Is Worth the Voyage

Journey down the narrow, bumpy road to one of the most unique lunch and brunch spots in the East Bay.
Alameda Racism, Charter School Politics, or Something Else?

The new school board majority changed its bylaws and blocked a Black board member who supports charter schools from becoming president.
Oakland Restaurant Week Is Just Around the Corner

It’s your chance to grab a multi-course meal at a discounted price — and maybe even for a good cause.
Pork Dumplings Get Soupy at Xiang Yuen Xiao Long Bao

At the San Leandro restaurant, enjoy pork dumplings in their soup-filled and crispy forms.
State Threatens Viability of East Bay Green Energy Program

Environmentalists say the decision by state regulators to hike the "fee" that residents must pay in order to go green undermines community choice agencies, like EBCE.

From Berkeley’s Streets to Oakland’s Slums

An Oakland slumlord is housing a formerly homeless Berkeley resident in a dilapidated building while collecting city and federal subsidies.
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Can Building Housing Lower Rents?

Seattle says "yes."
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Should Berkeley Police Be Using 'Spit Hoods?'

Police have been placing sack-like hoods over detainees to prevent them from spitting on officers, but critics say the practice can be traumatizing and should be banned.
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State Threatens Viability of East Bay Green Energy Program

Environmentalists say the decision by state regulators to hike the "fee" that residents must pay in order to go green undermines community choice agencies, like EBCE.
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Oakland's Lost Year of Police Accountability

In 2018, The Town's new police commission stumbled badly in a power struggle with other city officials, and itself. Can it recover?
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Ten Days of Celebration for Oakland Foodies

More than 100 restaurants are joining in Oakland Restaurant Week, and this year includes interactive dining experiences.
Should Berkeley Police Be Using 'Spit Hoods?'

Police have been placing sack-like hoods over detainees to prevent them from spitting on officers, but critics say the practice can be traumatizing and should be banned.
Mad Noise Goes from the Streets to the Big Stage

The band draws on punk, funk, jazz, and more to create a fresh Bay Area sound.
In ‘Escape Room,’ It’s All in the Game

Who needs common sense?
'If Beale Street Could Talk' Is Suffused with Love

'Moonlight' director Barry Jenkins' latest is a breathtaking miracle.

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Polish-language doomed romance may be the very best film of 2018.

A pair of West Oakland businessmen have been dodging city regulators and prosecutors for years as they reap the rewards of illegal trash disposal and dumping.

Contra Costa County physicians are dispensing prescriptions for Suboxone — which studies show reduces fatal overdoses — to homeless drug users.

I’m rooting for A’s draft pick and Heisman Trophy winner Kyler Murray to make the decision that brings him the most security and happiness, whether that lands him in Oakland with the A’s or playing quarterback in the NFL.

The owners of Labios Mios and Muñecas Vintage team up to help organizations in need along the way.

It's full of vibrant sculptures and empathy.

Zellerbach Hall

Berkeley Repertory Theatre

Kinetic Arts Center

Not shaming partners turned on about shaming.

Check out these three fabulous neighborhood food tours.

More than 100 restaurants are joining in Oakland Restaurant Week, and this year includes interactive dining experiences.

Journey down the narrow, bumpy road to one of the most unique lunch and brunch spots in the East Bay.

Chez Panisse

Messy but vivid Bami Goreng Western takes on colonial bad guys.

The Oakland nonprofit trains students on beat-making and the creative life.

Chaz Bear is back in the East Bay with fresh ideas and sounds.

Fox Theater

Yoshi's Oakland

Starline Social Club

Dawes @ Fox Theater

Southern California folk band Dawes, composed of guitarist/singer Taylor Goldsmith, drummer Griffin...

Talib Kweli @ Yoshi's Oakland

Known for his diplomatic and conscious lyricism, Talib Kweli boasts a real-talk...

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago @ Zellerbach Hall

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago is not just one of the most well-known...

Most Popular Stories

A pair of West Oakland businessmen have been dodging city regulators and prosecutors for years as they reap the rewards of illegal trash disposal and dumping.

Think beyond relish, onions, and mustard — top your dog with rainbow slaw, carrot-raisin salad, or housemade halal chili.

Check out these three fabulous neighborhood food tours.

The owners of Labios Mios and Muñecas Vintage team up to help organizations in need along the way.

I’m rooting for A’s draft pick and Heisman Trophy winner Kyler Murray to make the decision that brings him the most security and happiness, whether that lands him in Oakland with the A’s or playing quarterback in the NFL.

Journey down the narrow, bumpy road to one of the most unique lunch and brunch spots in the East Bay.

The new school board majority changed its bylaws and blocked a Black board member who supports charter schools from becoming president.

It’s your chance to grab a multi-course meal at a discounted price — and maybe even for a good cause.

At the San Leandro restaurant, enjoy pork dumplings in their soup-filled and crispy forms.

Environmentalists say the decision by state regulators to hike the "fee" that residents must pay in order to go green undermines community choice agencies, like EBCE.

An Oakland slumlord is housing a formerly homeless Berkeley resident in a dilapidated building while collecting city and federal subsidies.

Seattle says "yes."

Police have been placing sack-like hoods over detainees to prevent them from spitting on officers, but critics say the practice can be traumatizing and should be banned.

Environmentalists say the decision by state regulators to hike the "fee" that residents must pay in order to go green undermines community choice agencies, like EBCE.

In 2018, The Town's new police commission stumbled badly in a power struggle with other city officials, and itself. Can it recover?

More than 100 restaurants are joining in Oakland Restaurant Week, and this year includes interactive dining experiences.

Police have been placing sack-like hoods over detainees to prevent them from spitting on officers, but critics say the practice can be traumatizing and should be banned.

The band draws on punk, funk, jazz, and more to create a fresh Bay Area sound.

Who needs common sense?

'Moonlight' director Barry Jenkins' latest is a breathtaking miracle.

Re: Dogtown Sausage Serves a Hot Dog Worth Fetching

Re: Middle East Dispute Comes to Alameda

Re: East Bay Community Energy Wants to Power the Community

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