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Next Generation Thai Food at Funky Elephant

Next Generation Thai Food at Funky Elephant The new Berkeley restaurant soars with handmade curry pastes, quality ingredients, and traditionally bold flavors. April 18, 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

Where to Eat for the Holidays in the East Bay

Where to Eat for the Holidays in the East Bay The best spots for group dining and holiday cheer. November 22, 2017

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Special Sections, The Nightlife Issue Jan 23, 2019
Comedians on Comedy Nights

We asked Bay Area comedians where they like to go out for a night of laughs in the East Bay.
- By Janelle Bitker
- Tags: The Nightlife Issue

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

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Friday's Briefing: Oakland city administrator criticizes City Council for allowing her assistant to be berated by the public

Rent control proposition may be coming to the 2020 ballot
Oakland Coal’s Wheel of Influence

Leaked documents about the effort to sell a coal terminal to a reluctant city show how the government sausage gets made.
Thursday's Briefing: PG&E near $13.5 billion deal to pay victims of wildfires; Oakland eyes ban on nighttime camping in parks, plazas

Bernie Sanders leads new California presidential poll
Marugame Serves Udon, Cafeteria Style

Housemade noodles are the star of the show, but the soups and the tempura are hit and miss.
The Time to Fight Coal in Oakland Is Now

How I came to see climate change as a fight for our lives.

The Clock is Ticking at Point Molate

Should Richmond really build a waterfront community along the historic cul-de-sac directly adjacent to Chevron’s refinery?
Widespread Layoffs Illustrate How Broken the State's Pot Industry Is

Can the legislature fix the problem? So far it has not stepped up.
Climate Change and Social Change

Oakland's ambitious approach to solving the climate crisis combines environmental action with a focus on equity. Can they fit together?
Oakland Coal’s Wheel of Influence

Leaked documents about the effort to sell a coal terminal to a reluctant city show how the government sausage gets made.
Mela Bistro Is Forward-Looking Yet Respectful of Ethiopian Tradition

The cabbage is purple rather than green, and teff makes its way into chocolate cake.

Fired Piedmont Custodian Seeks to Clear his Name

After filing grievances over a disciplinary incident that he believes was unfair, Ken Mockel was accused of far more serious charges that school attorneys later misrepresented.
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The Clock is Ticking at Point Molate

Should Richmond really build a waterfront community along the historic cul-de-sac directly adjacent to Chevron’s refinery?
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Let's Speak Truth About America's Housing Crisis

We need a Marshall Plan for housing in the country.
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The Irresistible Allure of Wood-Fire Cooking at Popoca

A fine-dining chef returns to his Salvadoran roots, meshing the spirit of traditional recipes with classical and progressive cooking techniques.
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Oakland Coal’s Wheel of Influence

Leaked documents about the effort to sell a coal terminal to a reluctant city show how the government sausage gets made.
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