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Role Reversals in the Oakland Mayor's Race

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Richmond at a Crossroads

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

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

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

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    We endorse Schaaf, Ezzy Ashcraft, and Butt; along with Fortunato Bas, Thao, Middleton, and Whitaker for Oakland council and Knox White and Oddie for Alameda council.

  • The Fight Over Rent Control

    Tenants are pushing to repeal the 1995 Costa-Hawkins Act, which strictly limits local rent control. But landlords are spending big to beat Prop. 10.

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    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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    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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