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Soba Ichi Serves Impressive Handmade Soba Noodles — but the Setting Complicates Things

Soba Ichi Serves Impressive Handmade Soba Noodles — but the Setting Complicates Things At the Ippuku team's entry into West Oakland, find subtle flavors, remarkable craftsmanship, and long waits. August 15, 2018

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

Oakland Has Yet to Spend Soda Tax Funds

Oakland Has Yet to Spend Soda Tax Funds The city has collected $2.6 million so far from a voter-approved measure but has yet to spend any of the money on health education programs as promised. December 06, 2017

How to Eat and Drink the East Bay at Outside Lands

How to Eat and Drink the East Bay at Outside Lands August 07, 2017

The East Bay's Best Beer Gardens

The East Bay's Best Beer Gardens Oakland, Berkeley, and Alameda all boast great spaces to enjoy brews outdoors. February 07, 2018

StudioToBe Is Everything but a Traditional Media Company

StudioToBe Is Everything but a Traditional Media Company The new Oakland company will incorporate a co-working space, bar, and restaurant in the name of engagement. April 11, 2018

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Blogs, Arts & Music Sep 10, 2018
Berkeley Rep Names Johanna Pfaelzer New Artistic Director

She comes to the revered East Bay company from New York Stage and Film.
- By Janelle Bitker

Special Sections, Fall Arts Sep 5, 2018
The Best Events of the Fall Arts Season

From activist art to international dance to stirring theater.
- By Janelle Bitker, Lou Fancher, Nicole Gluckstern, Janis Hashe, Azucena Rasilla, Montse Reyes, and Amyra Soriano
- Tags: Fall Arts, Fall Arts 2018

Food & Drink, Restaurant Review Aug 22, 2018
Homey Salvadoran Eats at El Salvador Taqueria y Pupuseria

The deep East Oakland restaurant serves far more than pupusas — but you should also get the pupusas.
- By Janelle Bitker
- Tags: Restaurant Review, El Salvador Taqueria y Pupuseria

Blogs, Food & Drink Aug 17, 2018
Chinatown Update: Yun's Idea Cuisine, Huangcheng Noodle House, and So Much Boba
- By Janelle Bitker
- Tags: Yun's Idea Cuisine, Chilli Padi, Hotpot Factory, Huangcheng Noodle House, Nan Cafe, Royaltea, One Zo, Meet Fresh

Food & Drink, Restaurant Review Aug 15, 2018
Soba Ichi Serves Impressive Handmade Soba Noodles — but the Setting Complicates Things

At the Ippuku team's entry into West Oakland, find subtle flavors, remarkable craftsmanship, and long waits.
- By Janelle Bitker
- Tags: Restaurant Review, Soba Ichi

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Gentrification Changed the Names of Oakland Neighborhoods

"NOBE," "Reservoir Hills," and "Baja Dimond" are efforts to put a genteel stamp on Oakland.
The Forces Driving Gentrification in Oakland

The East Bay has seen a widening gap between rich and poor and the displacement of people who are low-income and of color. But it doesn't have to be this way.
The Uptones: The East Bay's Seminal Ska Band

The Berkeley outfit inspired Rancid, but it wasn't around when ska entered the mainstream.
Can Transit Improvements Lead to Gentrification?

Transit-oriented development has become a key tactic to combat the region's housing crisis, but the challenge is to make sure it helps the people who need it most.
In Oakland, Artists Try to Build Intentional Community

While artists have been blamed for triggering gentrification, the Black Arts Movement and Business District wants to preserve the city's traditional neighborhoods and residents.

Gentrification Changed the Names of Oakland Neighborhoods

"NOBE," "Reservoir Hills," and "Baja Dimond" are efforts to put a genteel stamp on Oakland.
Sickle Cell: The Last Health-Care Frontier for Black Lives

While the genetic disease received widespread attention during the Civil Rights Movement, researchers and doctors say patients continue to suffer from a lack of adequate treatment.
Richmond Mayor and Sons Profiting from Cannabis Compliance Push

City officials have slowly worked to bring a massive illegal marijuana warehouse into compliance, and the mayor's family has a financial stake in its success.
City of Oakland Plans to Ban Homeless from Camping Around Lake Merritt

A third soon-to-open Tuff Shed camp will 'resolve' homelessness around the lake, but unsheltered residents are planning a protest.
Los Carnalitos Brings a Taste of Mexico City to Hayward

The family-run restaurant features made-to-order items crafted from fresh masa, and each dish is clearly a labor of love.

The Forces Driving Gentrification in Oakland

The East Bay has seen a widening gap between rich and poor and the displacement of people who are low-income and of color. But it doesn't have to be this way.
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Gentrification Changed the Names of Oakland Neighborhoods

"NOBE," "Reservoir Hills," and "Baja Dimond" are efforts to put a genteel stamp on Oakland.
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Richmond Mayor and Sons Profiting from Cannabis Compliance Push

City officials have slowly worked to bring a massive illegal marijuana warehouse into compliance, and the mayor's family has a financial stake in its success.
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City of Oakland Plans to Ban Homeless from Camping Around Lake Merritt

A third soon-to-open Tuff Shed camp will 'resolve' homelessness around the lake, but unsheltered residents are planning a protest.
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Is the Only Way to Make Housing Affordable By De-Commodifying It?

Land trusts, and similar housing models, take homes out of the for-profit market in order to preserve affordability for the long haul.
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Poor Writing Makes 'The Little Stranger' a Dud

It's a lame, gothic snipe hunt.
The Never-Ending Fascination of 'Kusama – Infinity'

The documentary reveals how Yayoi Kusama became the best-selling living female artist in the world.
Two New Latinx Dance Nights Take Off

MVLO MVLO and Sazon Libre are pumping nightclubs with a wide range of Latinx sounds.
Hiero Day Maintains Commitment to Community

The Hieroglyphics crew's hip-hop festival returns for its seventh year.
World Music Maestro Aya Safiya Makes Her Pop Debut

With her new EP, the East Bay-bred singer-songwriter doesn't completely leave her roots behind.

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