Oakland, Berkeley, And East Bay News, Events, Restaurants, Music, & Arts
Issue Archive for the Week of Jul 3-9, 2019
News & Opinion
- News & Opinion, News Jul 1, 2019
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Richmond's Keller Beach is a Hidden Gem. But You Might Not Want to Swim There
Lesser-known beach near Richmond-San Rafael Bridge receives failing scores on a recent assessment of bay water quality.
- News & Opinion, Chronic Town Jul 3, 2019
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Don't Assume Your Cannabis Conviction Has Been Expunged
District Attorneys now have the power to write off that pot bust. But nothing is forcing them to follow through with the law.
- News & Opinion, News Jul 3, 2019
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Despite Reprieve From Supreme Court, Census Watchers Worry About 2020
Government and nonprofit officials in Alameda County are on high alert for the 2020 census.
- News & Opinion, News Jul 3, 2019
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That Old Gas Stove Is Not Your Friend
Berkeley to consider another environmental first with proposed ordinance banning new natural gas hookups.
- News & Opinion, Seven Days Jul 3, 2019
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NCAA Reform Legislation Moves Ahead Despite Warning
Plus, fallout from the two Democratic presidential debates.
- News & Opinion, Guest Essays Jul 3, 2019
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Oakland's Bold Investment to Address Displacement
The city's new fund to help preserve affordable housing is the type of bold investment that is overdue.
Arts & Culture
- Arts & Culture, Arts Feature Jul 3, 2019
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A Printing Press for the Resistance
Project Kalahati wants to help you get your words out there.
- Arts & Culture, Culture Spy Jul 3, 2019
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July First Friday Postponed One Week Due to Police Concerns About July 4
Organizers are miffed about short notice for city’s delay.
- Arts & Culture, Savage Love Jul 3, 2019
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She’s Got a Thing for Black Guys. They Have a Thing for Exhibitionists.
Contemplating prejudicial statements and sexual desire.
Movies
- Movies, Movie Review Jul 3, 2019
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Midsommar Clearance Sale
Ari Aster’s European vacation is unintentionally funny.
- Movies, Movie Review Jun 24, 2019
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Diamantino: Ain’t That a Kick in the Head?
Dumbbell soccer-star satire plays with puppies. Puppies aren’t enough.
Food & Drink
- Food & Drink, Restaurant Review Jul 3, 2019
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A Place to Eat With Your Papaito and Friends
San Leandro's Papaito Rotisserie draws from the cuisines of Guatemala, Mexico, Colombia, Costa Rica, and more.
Music
- Music, Jul 3, 2019
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What’s a Music Festival to Do When Its Venue Becomes a Homeless Encampment?
On its tenth anniversary, Burger Boogaloo reaches out to the residents of Mosswood Park.
Blogs
- Blogs, Food & Drink Jul 2, 2019
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Matcha, Shaved Ice, and Taro Balls, Oh My!
Amausaan Uji Matcha in Berkeley and Meet Fresh in Oakland offer two new ways to get your frozen dessert on.
- Blogs, News Jul 3, 2019
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Wednesday's Briefing: Suspect arrested in Victor McElhaney murder case; Citizenship question left off U.S. Census
Court rules Berkeley can require radiation warnings on cell phones
- Blogs, News Jul 4, 2019
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Thursday's Briefing: Fourth of July parades, barbecues, and fireworks; Oakland regulates e-scooters
Bonta's bid for just-cause is revived in the Assembly
- Blogs, News Jul 5, 2019
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Friday's Briefing: Alameda County tax rolls increase 7.1 percent; 2,000 pounds of fireworks seized in San Leandro
PG&E monitoring potential wildfires from the sky
- Blogs, News Jul 8, 2019
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Monday's Briefing: Swalwell to hold presser on Monday amid rumors he's dropping out of the presidential field
Seventy percent of mussels population in Bodega Bay died-off
- Blogs, News Jul 9, 2019
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Tuesday's Briefing: Ghost Ship founder takes the stand; Swalwell ends his bid for president
PG&E choppers monitoring the East Bay for potential fires
