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Issue Archive for the Week of Jul 3-9, 2019

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News & Opinion

News & Opinion, News Jul 1, 2019
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.
- By Camryn Sanchez
- Tags: News

News & Opinion, Chronic Town Jul 3, 2019
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.
- By Dan Mitchell
- Tags: Chronic Town

News & Opinion, News Jul 3, 2019
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.
- By Diego Aguilar-Canabal
- Tags: News

News & Opinion, News Jul 3, 2019
That Old Gas Stove Is Not Your Friend

Berkeley to consider another environmental first with proposed ordinance banning new natural gas hookups.
- By Jean Tepperman
- Tags: News

News & Opinion, Seven Days Jul 3, 2019
NCAA Reform Legislation Moves Ahead Despite Warning

Plus, fallout from the two Democratic presidential debates.
- By Steven Tavares
- Tags: Seven Days

News & Opinion, Guest Editorials Jul 3, 2019
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.
- By Nikki Fortunato Bas, Zach Murray, and Norma Sanchez

Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture, Arts Feature Jul 3, 2019
A Printing Press for the Resistance

Project Kalahati wants to help you get your words out there.
- By D. Scot Miller
- Tags: Arts Feature

Arts & Culture, Culture Spy Jul 3, 2019
July First Friday Postponed One Week Due to Police Concerns About July 4

Organizers are miffed about short notice for city’s delay.
- By D. Scot Miller

Arts & Culture, Savage Love Jul 3, 2019
She’s Got a Thing for Black Guys. They Have a Thing for Exhibitionists.

Contemplating prejudicial statements and sexual desire.
- By Dan Savage

Movies

Movies, Movie Review Jul 3, 2019
Midsommar Clearance Sale

Ari Aster’s European vacation is unintentionally funny.
- By Kelly Vance
- Tags: Movie Review

Movies, Movie Review Jun 24, 2019
Diamantino: Ain’t That a Kick in the Head?

Dumbbell soccer-star satire plays with puppies. Puppies aren’t enough.
- By Kelly Vance
- Tags: Movie Review

Food & Drink

Food & Drink, Restaurant Review Jul 3, 2019
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.
- By Katherine Hamilton
- Tags: Restaurant Review

Music

Music, Jul 3, 2019
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.
- By Camryn Sanchez
- Tags: Music

Blogs

Blogs, Food & Drink Jul 2, 2019
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.
- By Katherine Hamilton

Blogs, News Jul 3, 2019
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
- By Steven Tavares
- Tags: Victor McElhaney, Lynette McElhaney, arrest, U.S. Census, citizenship question, Alameda County, Square, Uptown Station, housing crisis, Berkeley, cell phone warning, radiation, Kamala Harris, payment, Oakland, campaign kickoff, Oakland Athletics, Howard Terminal, ballpark, Oakland City Council, transportation

Blogs, News Jul 4, 2019
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
- By Steven Tavares
- Tags: Fourth of July, fireworks, Alameda Fourth of July Parade, Alameda,, hairstyles, hair discrimination, African-Americans, Gavin Newsom, Rob Bonta, just cause, David Chiu, Assembly bill, e-scooters, Lime, Lyft, Bird, Oakland, Carol Christ, U.C. Berkeley Police, arrest, children, handcuffs

Blogs, News Jul 5, 2019
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
- By Steven Tavares
- Tags: wildfires, PG&E, dead trees, fireworks, San Leandro Police, Contra Costa County, property tax rolls, assessed value, Alameda County, Donald Trump, citizenship question, executive order, U.S. Census, immigrants

Blogs, News Jul 8, 2019
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
- By Steven Tavares
- Tags: Oakland Zoo, gray wolves, Eric Swalwell, drops out, press conference, Kamala Harris, Tom Steyer, Proposition 13, ballot measure, split roll, Women's World Cup, mussels, die-off, Bodega Bay

Blogs, News Jul 9, 2019
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
- By Steven Tavares
- Tags: Eric Swalwell, drops out, presidential campaign, congress, Aisha Wahab, PG&E, wildfires, Ghost Ship trial, Derick Almena, Berkeley, helicopters, Matt Chapman, Oakland Athletics, State Senate, Kamala Harris, Berkeley Unified School District, Trump administration, citizenship question, U.S. Census

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Issue Archive for the Week of Jul 3-9, 2019

News & Opinion

Lesser-known beach near Richmond-San Rafael Bridge receives failing scores on a recent assessment of bay water quality.

District Attorneys now have the power to write off that pot bust. But nothing is forcing them to follow through with the law.

Government and nonprofit officials in Alameda County are on high alert for the 2020 census.

Berkeley to consider another environmental first with proposed ordinance banning new natural gas hookups.

Plus, fallout from the two Democratic presidential debates.

The city's new fund to help preserve affordable housing is the type of bold investment that is overdue.

Arts & Culture

Project Kalahati wants to help you get your words out there.

Organizers are miffed about short notice for city’s delay.

Contemplating prejudicial statements and sexual desire.

Movies

Ari Aster’s European vacation is unintentionally funny.

Dumbbell soccer-star satire plays with puppies. Puppies aren’t enough.

Food & Drink

San Leandro's Papaito Rotisserie draws from the cuisines of Guatemala, Mexico, Colombia, Costa Rica, and more.

Music

On its tenth anniversary, Burger Boogaloo reaches out to the residents of Mosswood Park.

Blogs

Amausaan Uji Matcha in Berkeley and Meet Fresh in Oakland offer two new ways to get your frozen dessert on.

Court rules Berkeley can require radiation warnings on cell phones

Bonta's bid for just-cause is revived in the Assembly

PG&E monitoring potential wildfires from the sky

Seventy percent of mussels population in Bodega Bay died-off

PG&E choppers monitoring the East Bay for potential fires

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