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Year: 20161

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News & Opinion, Guest Essays Nov 8, 2016
How To Talk To Your Kids About President Donald Trump

If we as a nation have learned anything in this election, it should be this: Working within the system is not enough, we cannot vote hate away.
- By Marilyn Hollinquest and Anayvette Martinez
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Luz Calvo Wants to Decolonize Your Plate

The Oakland resident and ethnic studies professor aims to preserve healing indigenous food traditions through a cookbook and art exhibit.
A Deadly Year of Pursuits in Contra Costa County

Contra Costa Sheriff's deputies get in more pursuits that cause more injuries than most other agencies in California. This year the pursuits have led to more deaths.
Oakland and Berkeley Homeless Sweeps May be Unconstitutional

Homeless advocates say the recent federal appellate court ruling in Martin v. Boise could stop East Bay cities from imposing camping bans and other anti-homeless laws.
A Guide to the East Bay's Best Tortas

From the heart of Mexico to the East Bay's barrios, the torta is the richest sandwich.
Filipino Flavors Find a Home in Oakland

Chefs at Jeepney Guy, FOB Kitchen, and others put their own twists on lechon, lumpia, and the classics.

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.
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.
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.
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.
- Comments (17)
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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Fire at 'The Village' Homeless Camp in East Oakland Displaces 37

No one died in the blaze.
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The Never-Ending Fascination of 'Kusama – Infinity'

The documentary reveals how Yayoi Kusama became the best-selling living female artist in the world.
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.
Poor Writing Makes 'The Little Stranger' a Dud

It's a lame, gothic snipe hunt.
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.

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If we as a nation have learned anything in this election, it should be this: Working within the system is not enough, we cannot vote hate away.

Most Popular Stories

The Oakland resident and ethnic studies professor aims to preserve healing indigenous food traditions through a cookbook and art exhibit.

Contra Costa Sheriff's deputies get in more pursuits that cause more injuries than most other agencies in California. This year the pursuits have led to more deaths.

Homeless advocates say the recent federal appellate court ruling in Martin v. Boise could stop East Bay cities from imposing camping bans and other anti-homeless laws.

From the heart of Mexico to the East Bay's barrios, the torta is the richest sandwich.

Chefs at Jeepney Guy, FOB Kitchen, and others put their own twists on lechon, lumpia, and the classics.

"NOBE," "Reservoir Hills," and "Baja Dimond" are efforts to put a genteel stamp on Oakland.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

"NOBE," "Reservoir Hills," and "Baja Dimond" are efforts to put a genteel stamp on Oakland.

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.

A third soon-to-open Tuff Shed camp will 'resolve' homelessness around the lake, but unsheltered residents are planning a protest.

No one died in the blaze.

The documentary reveals how Yayoi Kusama became the best-selling living female artist in the world.

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

It's a lame, gothic snipe hunt.

MVLO MVLO and Sazon Libre are pumping nightclubs with a wide range of Latinx sounds.

The Hieroglyphics crew's hip-hop festival returns for its seventh year.

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