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With Visibility Comes Competition

Eric Swalwell attracts attention in his bid for reelection. Otherwise, it's a slow year for federal and state officeholders in the East Bay.

By Steven Tavares

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Why the Race to Represent Eastern Alameda County is the Most Important Local Election

By Steven Tavares

Arts Feature

Selfishness and Sacrifice After the Meltdown

By Lou Fancher

Music

Houserockin’ Music With a Positive Message

By j. poet

News & Opinion

Feature

With Visibility Comes Competition

Eric Swalwell attracts attention in his bid for reelection. Otherwise, it's a slow year for federal and state officeholders in the East Bay.

By Steven Tavares

Feature

March Ballot Measures Primarily Intended to Benefit Children in East Bay

Tax measures on ballot eye funding for schools and school construction and health care for low-income families.

By Steven Tavares

Feature

Why the Race to Represent Eastern Alameda County is the Most Important Local Election

It's a dead heat in the contest to replace Supervisor Scott Haggerty.

By Steven Tavares

Chronic Town

How Does California's Cannabis Market Compare?

Comparing states is a dicey proposition, but some broad observations are possible

By Dan Mitchell

Seven Days

Minimum Wage in Hayward to Rise to $15 in July

Plus, Schaaf recommends interim city administrator in Oakland, and Emervyille to reconsider license plate readers.

By Steven Tavares

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Rodney Leon

Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive

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Arts & Culture

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Selfishness and Sacrifice After the Meltdown

The Children at Aurora Theatre Company makes us think deeply.

By Lou Fancher

Arts Feature

Sex, Drugs, and Mental Illness in Beirut

In Spring Rain, Andy Warner's black-and-white illustrations capture the ancient beauty and cosmopolitan energy of Lebanon amidst a revolution.

By Michael Berry

Staff Picks

History Keeps Me Awake

Waterfront Playhouse and Conservatory

Memphis

Berkeley Playhouse

My Name Is My Own

Chapter 510

Savage Love

Pegging Saved Our Relationship

Now how can I be more of a “guy” for my boyfriend?

By Dan Savage

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Food & Drink

Restaurant Review

Tacos Super Monilla brings over 50 years of taco experience to Bladium.

This Mexico City taquero serves tacos and tortas sure to satisfy soccer stars.

By Katherine Hamilton

Restaurant Review

Eden Silk Road Offers Oakland's First Taste of Uyghur Cuisine

Drawing from Turkic, Central Asian, Middle Eastern, and Chinese influences, Uyghur cuisine is like none other.

By Katherine Hamilton

Staff Picks

Rockridge Neighborhood Heritage Food Tour

Safeway Plaza

More Food Stories >> Food & Drink Listings >> Dining Guide >>

Movies

Movie Review

The Perils of Pauline

And her joys as well, in an entertaining biodoc of film critic Pauline Kael.

By Kelly Vance

Movie Review

The Bird Is the Word

Birds of Prey is useful junk.

By Kelly Vance

Movie Review

#Me Too? Her Too, Says The Assistant.

Provocative drama looks at a victimized enabler of sexual abuse.

By Kelly Vance

Movie Review

Lynch's Interiorized Empire

David Lynch retrospective fogs minds at BAMPFA.

By Kelly Vance

Movie Review

Misery

Ladj Ly's Les Misérables is a furious bulletin from the have-nots.

By Kelly Vance

Movie Review

Desolation Row

Clemency takes us where we don't want to go, for our own good.

By Kelly Vance

Movie Review

Escape from Death Row

Anti-racism courtroom drama Just Mercy thrives on its characters.

By Kelly Vance

Now Playing

Children of Men

Sonic the Hedgehog

Dirty Harry

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Music

Houserockin’ Music With a Positive Message

'Long, Tall’ Marcia Ball comes to The Freight in support of her latest album.

By j. poet

Music

Rapper on Rollerblades

Dream Boy, the first album by Walnut Creek’s Chrisbaby, came out on January 10, available for streaming everywhere.

By Chiara Bercu

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Recent Blog Posts

News - February 14, 4:00 AM

Friday's Briefing: State auditor questions license plate readers data security; Feel the Bern in Richmond

News - February 13, 4:00 AM

Thursday's Briefing: Safeway workers may go on strike; Defendant in Nia Wilson murder trial admits to crime

News - February 12, 4:00 AM

Wednesday's Briefing: KPFA's building is heading to auction for non-payment of taxes; School may be named after Michelle Obama

Food & Drink - February 11, 2:38 PM

Viridian, A Cocktail Bar Featuring Dim Sum-Inspired Desserts, Opens in Oakland

News - February 11, 4:00 AM

Tuesday's Briefing: Tenants at Oakland apartment building go on rent strike; More flaring at Richmond refinery

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Eric Swalwell attracts attention in his bid for reelection. Otherwise, it's a slow year for federal and state officeholders in the East Bay.

Eric Swalwell attracts attention in his bid for reelection. Otherwise, it's a slow year for federal and state officeholders in the East Bay.

Tax measures on ballot eye funding for schools and school construction and health care for low-income families.

It's a dead heat in the contest to replace Supervisor Scott Haggerty.

Comparing states is a dicey proposition, but some broad observations are possible

Plus, Schaaf recommends interim city administrator in Oakland, and Emervyille to reconsider license plate readers.

Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive

The Children at Aurora Theatre Company makes us think deeply.

In Spring Rain, Andy Warner's black-and-white illustrations capture the ancient beauty and cosmopolitan energy of Lebanon amidst a revolution.

Waterfront Playhouse and Conservatory

Berkeley Playhouse

Chapter 510

Now how can I be more of a “guy” for my boyfriend?

This Mexico City taquero serves tacos and tortas sure to satisfy soccer stars.

Drawing from Turkic, Central Asian, Middle Eastern, and Chinese influences, Uyghur cuisine is like none other.

Safeway Plaza

And her joys as well, in an entertaining biodoc of film critic Pauline Kael.

Birds of Prey is useful junk.

Provocative drama looks at a victimized enabler of sexual abuse.

David Lynch retrospective fogs minds at BAMPFA.

Ladj Ly's Les Misérables is a furious bulletin from the have-nots.

Clemency takes us where we don't want to go, for our own good.

Anti-racism courtroom drama Just Mercy thrives on its characters.

'Long, Tall’ Marcia Ball comes to The Freight in support of her latest album.

Dream Boy, the first album by Walnut Creek’s Chrisbaby, came out on January 10, available for streaming everywhere.

National Geographic Photo Ark @ David Brower Center

No More I Love Yous @ Creative Growth Art Center

Rodney Leon @ Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive

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Tax measures on ballot eye funding for schools and school construction and health care for low-income families.

No charges filed for those arrested at Moms 4 Housing eviction

Drought fears are rekindled

It's a dead heat in the contest to replace Supervisor Scott Haggerty.

This Mexico City taquero serves tacos and tortas sure to satisfy soccer stars.

And her joys as well, in an entertaining biodoc of film critic Pauline Kael.

The school district says Oakland has far too many schools for a city of its size. But efforts to redirect some resources into other priorities are drawing fire.

Comparing states is a dicey proposition, but some broad observations are possible

A crowded craft beer industry strives to reach a new audience.

In his 40 years as an East Bay congressman, he reformed health care and helped shape the modern progressive movement.

The school district says Oakland has far too many schools for a city of its size. But efforts to redirect some resources into other priorities are drawing fire.

Some observers are prioritizing maximum housing density, but other residents near the Ashby station are pushing for 100 percent affordability.

Emeryville's Pixar wins Oscar

In his 40 years as an East Bay congressman, he reformed health care and helped shape the modern progressive movement.

A Bay Area native reflects on her changing home.

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