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The Killer Inside Me

Five years ago, I became one of the thousands of men diagnosed every year in the U.S. with HPV-related throat cancer.
Clarifying California's Rules About Medical Marijuana Cards

Why the confusion over medical marijuana cards persists despite legalization.
Wall Street Comes to Alameda

The world's largest private equity firm buys the island's largest apartment complex.
Oakland Police Brings Back Its Horse-Mounted Unit

It's more of a public relations campaign — and a costly one at that.
Oakland Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan Nominates “BBQ Becky” Victim for Oakland Parks and Rec Position

Kenzie Smith said, “I’m not going to let someone else have a ‘BBQ Becky.'”

Smoke Meat, Poutine, and Latkes at Augie's Montreal Deli

At the new Jewish deli, modern meets traditional and Montreal meets Berkeley.
Alameda City Manager Jill Keimach Should Resign

She crossed the line when she surreptitiously recorded councilmembers. Also, Alameda should think seriously about amending its city charter.
Billionaire George Soros Pours Money Into Alameda County District Attorney's Race

Meanwhile, police unions back incumbent District Attorney Nancy O'Malley.
Oakland's Exclusive Deal to Sell City-Owned Land to Charter School Draws Opposition

Criticized for 'backroom dealing,' the city council continues to pursue exclusive, no-bid deals to offload public property.
Determining the Future of Point Reyes National Seashore

Growing elk herds are competing with grazing cattle at the national park, raising questions about how best to manage public lands.

Billionaire George Soros Pours Money Into Alameda County District Attorney's Race

Meanwhile, police unions back incumbent District Attorney Nancy O'Malley.
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Oakland's Exclusive Deal to Sell City-Owned Land to Charter School Draws Opposition

Criticized for 'backroom dealing,' the city council continues to pursue exclusive, no-bid deals to offload public property.
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Judge Rules in Favor of Oakland Coal Project

The ruling paves the way for developer Phil Tagami to move ahead with a fossil fuel export hub that could ship millions of tons of coal per year to overseas markets.
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In the 15th Assembly District, Six Candidates Appear to Have a Shot at the Top Two Spots

It looks like the race will come down to a contest among Judy Appel, Ben Bartlett, Jovanka Beckles, Dan Kalb, Rochelle Pardue-Okimoto, and Buffy Wicks.
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Oakland Failed to Spend $2.2 Million on Anti-Displacement and Homeless Assistance

The funds went unspent because of a budget error and staffing shortages.
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'Bye Bye Germany' Tells Comedic Story of One Man’s Escape from the Holocaust

In the mostly true film, the Jewish protagonist uses jokes to survive.
'Boom for Real: The Late Teenage Years of Jean-Michel Basquiat' Fails to Deliver Satisfying Portrait

The famous New York artist is barely present in the new documentary.
The Supreme Irony of Ruth Bader Ginsburg Biodoc 'RBG'

A look at the brightest justice on the U.S. Supreme Court, who had to fight twice as hard to get there because she's a woman.
From the Makers of 'Juno,' 'Tully' Is a Serendipitous Treasure

Charlize Theron and Mackenzie Davis make the most of this diary of a mad housewife.
How Gracie and Rachel's Berkeley Roots Influence Their Violin-and-Piano Pop

The rising duo talks Berkeley High School, robot culture, and moving to New York.

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Five years ago, I became one of the thousands of men diagnosed every year in the U.S. with HPV-related throat cancer.

Why the confusion over medical marijuana cards persists despite legalization.

The world's largest private equity firm buys the island's largest apartment complex.

It's more of a public relations campaign — and a costly one at that.

Kenzie Smith said, “I’m not going to let someone else have a ‘BBQ Becky.'”

At the new Jewish deli, modern meets traditional and Montreal meets Berkeley.

She crossed the line when she surreptitiously recorded councilmembers. Also, Alameda should think seriously about amending its city charter.

Meanwhile, police unions back incumbent District Attorney Nancy O'Malley.

Criticized for 'backroom dealing,' the city council continues to pursue exclusive, no-bid deals to offload public property.

Growing elk herds are competing with grazing cattle at the national park, raising questions about how best to manage public lands.

Meanwhile, police unions back incumbent District Attorney Nancy O'Malley.

Criticized for 'backroom dealing,' the city council continues to pursue exclusive, no-bid deals to offload public property.

The ruling paves the way for developer Phil Tagami to move ahead with a fossil fuel export hub that could ship millions of tons of coal per year to overseas markets.

It looks like the race will come down to a contest among Judy Appel, Ben Bartlett, Jovanka Beckles, Dan Kalb, Rochelle Pardue-Okimoto, and Buffy Wicks.

The funds went unspent because of a budget error and staffing shortages.

In the mostly true film, the Jewish protagonist uses jokes to survive.

The famous New York artist is barely present in the new documentary.

A look at the brightest justice on the U.S. Supreme Court, who had to fight twice as hard to get there because she's a woman.

Charlize Theron and Mackenzie Davis make the most of this diary of a mad housewife.

The rising duo talks Berkeley High School, robot culture, and moving to New York.

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