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Upcoming Restaurant Zys_Oakland to Give Ex-Cons a Second Chance

Upcoming Restaurant Zys_Oakland to Give Ex-Cons a Second Chance October 17, 2017

Berkeley's Sobremesa Guides Food-Focused Trips to Spain, Japan

Berkeley's Sobremesa Guides Food-Focused Trips to Spain, Japan March 20, 2018

Vessel Gallery to Close After Eight Years in Oakland

Vessel Gallery to Close After Eight Years in Oakland There's one last exhibit and a moving sale. October 26, 2018

California Honeydrops' New 'Call It Home' Video Is Full of Love for the East Bay

California Honeydrops' New 'Call It Home' Video Is Full of Love for the East Bay May 16, 2018

Marufuku: New Oakland Ramen Royalty

Marufuku: New Oakland Ramen Royalty The Temescal shop serves some of the most compelling, balanced bowls in the East Bay — and yes, you'll probably have to wait in line. May 30, 2018

Chilli Padi, the East Bay's Only Malaysian Restaurant, Closes

Chilli Padi, the East Bay's Only Malaysian Restaurant, Closes October 12, 2017

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News & Opinion, Feature Dec 19, 2018
The Year in Music: New Sounds. New Venues. New Festivals

The East Bay music scene saw plenty of action in 2018.
- By Janelle Bitker and Azucena Rasilla
- Tags: Feature

News & Opinion, Feature Dec 4, 2018
New Year's Eve Guide 2018

The best places to nosh, dance, party, hear music, and watch the balloons drop this year.
- By Azucena Rasilla, Janelle Bitker, and Katherine Hamilton
- Tags: Feature

Music, Nov 27, 2018
The Changing Sound of the Chapel of the Chimes

The Oakland mausoleum is leaving its annual jazz series behind in pursuit of more musical variety.
- By Janelle Bitker
- Tags: Music

Special Sections, Holiday Guide Nov 21, 2018
Relaxing, Mood-Lifting Cannabis Gifts Made in the Bay Area

Consult this list whether you're shopping for seasoned or new cannabis users.
- By Janelle Bitker
- Tags: Holiday Guide, Holiday Guide 2018

News & Opinion, Feature Nov 7, 2018
'What Does the Apocalypse Smell Like?'

As we move into an uncertain, potentially dystopian future, Lindsay Tunkl uses performance art to explore death and the end of the world.
- By Janelle Bitker
- Tags: Feature

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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.
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.
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.
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.

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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The Express Lays Off Six Employees, But the Paper Continues On

The newspaper is changing to a freelance-reporting model.
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In ‘Escape Room,’ It’s All in the Game

Who needs common sense?
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.
Ten Days of Celebration for Oakland Foodies

More than 100 restaurants are joining in Oakland Restaurant Week, and this year includes interactive dining experiences.
'If Beale Street Could Talk' Is Suffused with Love

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

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