Top Stories
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The Textural Delights of Tapioca at Brazilian Bread
At Brazilian Bread in Berkeley, freshly made pão de queijo, tapioca crepes, and yuca fries showcase the possibilities of the cassava root.
by Katherine Hamilton | May 22, 2019
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History as Art: Andrew J. Russell's Railroad Photographs
Overlooked master gets overdue retrospective at the Oakland Museum of California.
by DeWitt Cheng | May 22, 2019
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Recycling's Sword of Damocles 6
China's unwillingness to keep buying low-value U.S. waste has destroyed the industry's economics, but the truth is that far too much of what we throw in the recycling bin has always just been garbage.
by Liz Zarka | May 21, 2019
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A Life in the Blues, From Oakland to Memphis
John Németh returns to The Town to join Mark Hummel’s Blues Harmonica Blowout.
by j. poet | May 21, 2019
Recent
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Thursday's Briefing: Oakland approves funding for paving streets; Dublin rejects flying LGBT flag
Draymond and Klay honored for their stellar defense
by Steven Tavares | May 23, 2019
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Wednesday's Briefing: Newsom names homeless task force in Oakland; OUSD loses its new CFO
Fire marshal refutes claim that Ghost Ship fire was an act of arson
by Steven Tavares | May 22, 2019
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Hard Feelings
How do I fix my dysfunctional relationship with my best friend?
by Dan Savage | May 22, 2019
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Mama Lamees Is Coming This Summer to the Emeryville Public Market
Meanwhile, Minnie Bell’s Soul Movement is moving to a bigger spot in the food hall.
by Katherine Hamilton | May 22, 2019
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Digging Dirt to Dial For Dollars?
Republican operative seek dirt on East Bay's Afghan-American congressional candidate.
by Steven Tavares | May 22, 2019
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Photograph: Smile and Say “Chai”!
Romance in Mumbai at its most ordinary.
by Kelly Vance | May 22, 2019
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Big Oakland Tax Cut Seems Imminent 1
But cannabis advocates warn that may not be enough for some Oakland cannabis businesses.
by Dan Mitchell | May 22, 2019
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DA Calls Police Shooting Justified
Plus, Oakland council committee urges audit of county jail.
by Steven Tavares | May 22, 2019
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