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Taking Sides in Oakland Council District 2

Councilmember Abel Guillen has mediated development conflicts and budget battles, but his opponent Nikki Fortunato Bas believes the councilmember should be more of an advocate.

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No Punches Thrown in Oakland Council District 6

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Oakland Council District 4 Is a Wide-Open Contest

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Role Reversals in the Oakland Mayor's Race

In the Oakland mayor's race, the normally staid Libby Schaaf has come out swinging, while one of her top challengers, the usually brash Cat Brooks, is acting more like a Fortune 500 CEO.

By Steven Tavares

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A Guide to Oakland's Ballot Measures

Six measures on the November ballot include new taxes, tax breaks, changes to existing taxes, worker and tenant protections, and education funding.

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A New Berkeley Council?

With two longtime councilmembers retiring and two vulnerable newcomers defending their seats, half of the city council could be gone next year.

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Arts Feature New Documentary 'The Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin' Celebrates Iconoclast Writer

New Documentary 'The Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin' Celebrates Iconoclast Writer

Arwen Curry's study of the Berkeley sci-fi legend has been 10 years in the making.

By Janis Hashe

Arts Feature What's Missing in Oakland's First Cultural Plan in 30 Years?

What's Missing in Oakland's First Cultural Plan in 30 Years?

There aren't too many plans in this plan.

By Rick Paulas

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Savage Love: Jacks

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Restaurant Review East Ocean Seafood Restaurant Serves Dim Sum by Day, Smoked Black Cod By Night

East Ocean Seafood Restaurant Serves Dim Sum by Day, Smoked Black Cod By Night

The long-running Alameda restaurant offers a variety of Hong Kong- and Cantonese-style dishes to please every palate.

By Katherine Hamilton

Restaurant Review Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine Brings Memories of Thailand to Jack London Square

Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine Brings Memories of Thailand to Jack London Square

Panang short ribs, seriously spicy curries, and handcrafted cocktails create a modern and fun culinary experience.

By Katherine Hamilton

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What’s Brewin in the Parks at Black Diamond Mines

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'The Oath' Shows How to Wreck a Thanksgiving Dinner

Is it a comedy or a horror flick?

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Rupert Everett Celebrates Oscar Wilde with ‘The Happy Prince’

It’s full-on Oscar bait.

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Blockchain-Powered Our Music Festival Comes to Berkeley

The first festival has big plans and its own cryptocurrency.

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Music The Acharis' Dark Inward Journey

The Acharis' Dark Inward Journey

Oakland's Shaun Wagner and Mila Punccini take control of their artistic destiny, together.

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