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When Fake News Was Real

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

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Meet the Maíz Warriors of La Guerrera's Kitchen

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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

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

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

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

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Arts Feature When Fake News Was Real

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Restaurant Review Meet the Maíz Warriors of La Guerrera's Kitchen

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.

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I Was a Teenage Godfather

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

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Calamity Overload

Want social problems? Luce has an oversupply.

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Way to Go, Blanchett

The eccentric genius of Where'd You Go Bernadette

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Pro-choice? No choice

Pro-choice? No choice

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

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Men Overboard: The Tale of the Maiden

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

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Finding the Lost American JazzBook

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

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Monday’s Briefing: Bay Area rental prices are showing signs of cooling; BART board director wants to ban busking, panhandling at stations

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