Oakland, Berkeley, And East Bay News, Events, Restaurants, Music, & Arts
News & Opinion
- News & Opinion, Feature May 14, 2019
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The Disenfranchised Rebels of Castro Valley
Taxation without representation is alive and well in this unincorporated community. Some residents are hoping to change that, but the odds are stacked against them.
- News & Opinion, News May 14, 2019
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Using Environmental Regulations to Hold Up Housing
A union coalition opposes affordable housing on environmental grounds. Is this enlightened activism, or hard-ball labor negotiating?
- News & Opinion, Seven Days May 14, 2019
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Hayward Rescinds Cannabis Permit, Investigates Two Others
Plus Miley to seek re-election, and fire department takes heat.
- News & Opinion, Chronic Town May 14, 2019
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A California Cannabis Dysfunction Tour
A look at the week's news shows the state of the industry.
Arts & Culture
- Arts & Culture, Arts Feature May 14, 2019
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A.J. Kirsch Chases the WWE Dream
His unlikely progression from doughy 12-year-old to studly wrestling dude.
Movies
- Movies, Movie Review May 14, 2019
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The Silence of Others: Truth Will Out
The Spanish Civil War is still among us, says this moving documentary.
- Movies, Movie Review May 14, 2019
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Trial by Fire: Did He Done It?
Routine hand-wringer makes melodrama of Texas injustice.
Food & Drink
- Food & Drink, Restaurant Review May 14, 2019
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Bangkok-Style Home Cooking Meets Street Food at Yimm
The owners of Imm Thai Street Food in Berkeley return to their roots with a new Rockridge restaurant.
Music
- Music, May 14, 2019
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UnderCover’s Got it From Here ... Thank You
The Bay Area collective assembles an A-List of contributors to honor A Tribe Called Quest in performance and recording.
Blogs
- Blogs, Food & Drink May 15, 2019
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Mago to Open Soon on Piedmont Avenue
The first solo venture from chef Mark Liberman, formerly of AQ, TBD, and Fenix, is expected to open May 22.
- Blogs, News May 15, 2019
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Wednesday's Briefing: Master tenant said Ghost Ship was unoccupied, says fire captain; Audit of Ahern's sheriff's department gains steam
Here comes the rain again: storms arriving Wednesday, this weekend
- Blogs, News May 16, 2019
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Thursday’s Briefing: Cal Fire determines PG&E was cause of devastating Camp Fire; Water tax dries up
Bob Wieckowski to run for Swalwell's seat in Congress
- Blogs, News May 17, 2019
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Friday's Briefing: Oakland Police raid arrests 16 gang members; SB50 is dead for this year
Alameda County homeless count is up 43 percent
- Blogs, News May 20, 2019
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Monday's Briefing: Measles at Berkeley Bowl; Richmond cop involved in Celeste Guap scandal got his job back
Trump's tariffs helping Central Valley garlic industry
- Blogs, News May 21, 2019
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Tuesday's Briefing: Desley Brooks files lawsuit, blames city attorney for costing her re-election
Warriors are heading to their fifth straight NBA Finals
