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Who is Eric Swalwell Anyway? (And Why Does He Think He Can Be President?)

Who is Eric Swalwell Anyway? (And Why Does He Think He Can Be President?)

The East Bay congressman's history demonstrates shrewd political skills and an instinct for finding the center. Is that enough?

By Steven Tavares

Birth Strike: The Hidden Fight over Women’s Work

Moe's Books

East Bay Futurists

The Octopus Literary Salon

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BatchMade Market

Batchmade Market

Forage Kitchen

Understanding Extraction

The Crown: Royal Coffee Lab & Tasting Room

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Arts & Culture

Savage Love

Crazy Switch Asians

A woman who discovers Asian guys, and a guy whose Asian wife won't provide oral sex.

By Dan Savage

KILL THE DEBBIE DOWNERS! KILL THEM! KILL THEM! KILL THEM OFF!

Shotgun Players

<i>Altered States</i>

Altered States

Bedford Gallery

Going the Distance: Our Reach into Space

Going the Distance: Our Reach Into Space

Chabot Space & Science Center

Savage Love

The Sins of the Grandfather

The Sins of the Grandfather

What victims of sexual abuse can learn from Michael Jackson

By Dan Savage

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Music

Sazon Libre in Oakland

Sazon Libre

Au Lounge

Mike Baggetta with Mike Watt & Stephen Hodges

The Uptown

Masha Campagne

The Sound Room

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Food & Drink

Understanding Extraction

The Crown: Royal Coffee Lab & Tasting Room

BatchMade Market

Batchmade Market

Forage Kitchen

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Rubblebucket’s Joyous Indie Pop is Perhaps Less Joyous Than Meets the Ears

Music

Rubblebucket’s Joyous Indie Pop is Perhaps Less Joyous Than Meets the Ears

Dreamy Brooklyn duo to play Cornerstone.

By Lizzie Manno

Restaurant Review

Hooked on La Grana Fish

Hooked on La Grana Fish

By Katherine Hamilton

News

Foes of Richmond Coal Back For Another Try

Foes of Richmond Coal Back For Another Try

By Jean Tepperman

Food & Drink

Bushka's Kitchen Debuts a New Line of Ready-to-Eat Meals

Bushka's Kitchen Debuts a New Line of Ready-to-Eat Meals

By S. Rufus

Movies

Cereal Cinema at The New Parkway Theater

Cereal Cinema

The New Parkway Theater

Gully Boy

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They Shall Not Grow Old

Stan & Ollie

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News - March 20, 6:00 AM

Wednesday's Briefing: College admissions scandal comes to Cal; friends mourn Victor McElhaney in L.A.

Food & Drink - March 20, 1:00 AM

Bushka's Kitchen Debuts a New Line of Ready-to-Eat Meals

News - March 19, 6:00 AM

Tuesday's Briefing: Four Oakland churches to allow homeless to sleep overnight in cars

News - March 18, 6:00 AM

Monday's Briefing: Husband of former Berkeley councilmember drowns

News - March 15, 6:00 AM

Friday's Briefing: Some Oakland teachers receive layoff notices; East Bay legislators fighting for renters

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Masako Miki at Matrix 273 @ Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive

Bay Area artist Masako Miki has fashioned a brightly colored, humorous forest...

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Who is Eric Swalwell Anyway? (And Why Does He Think He Can Be President?)

The East Bay congressman's history demonstrates shrewd political skills and an instinct for finding the center. Is that enough?

Housing Crisis Averted in San Leandro?

The city's rent review board has nothing to do.
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City council unanimously supports plan to develop the country's most comprehensive co-op support program
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