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Broken Dreams delights with reinvention
When I sat down at The Temple Club a decade ago to interview Geoffrey Deetz, he and his wife, Quỳnh Như Nguyen, were a few years away from taking over Le Colonial in 2021. Pilloried in 2019 for its outdated culinary tropes and troubling interior décor, the restaurant closed for…

Bay Area artists keep culture alive
According to the Culture Keepers, the heart of the Bay Area lies in its rich and multiplicitous cultural ecosystem. From art to music, from food to dance, and from literature to community, people thrive when seeking understanding of and connection with one another. The concept of…

Social Eyes: Week of Sept. 17-23
This week's calendar picks feature Rolling Quartz, Honey Pluton and Spike Einbinder, SHE’s, Alice Gerrard & Friends, Cortex, Vieux Farka Touré, Mohini Dey, ROVA Saxophone Quartet, Lily Allen, and the Panturas.

Free Will Astrology: Week of Sept. 16
Closing out Virgo season...

A new clinic is helping Richmond immigrants navigate the legal complexities of asylum
A new clinic is helping Richmond immigrants navigate the legal complexities of asylum Two Berkeley nonprofits started a pilot project this year to fill a crucial service gap for refugees and newcomers who've survived violence.

City Council Candidates Bring Ideas on Climate, Development, Infrastructure to Public Forum
The League of Women Voters of Alameda held a forum for City Council candidates at the Alameda Main Library on September 5, 2026. Desmond Bracken compares and contrasts the candidates' platforms. Photo by Maurice Ramirez.

Port of Oakland Turning Basins Project Advances to Design Phase
Ken Der reports that the Oakland Inner and Outer Harbor Turning Basins Widening Projects are transitioning from the study phase into Preconstruction Engineering and Design. Construction could begin as soon as 2028.

What Would a Totally Climate-Friendly Alameda Look Like?
Alameda is making strides towards a climate-friendly future with emission reduction, tree canopy cover, and proper waste sorting for landfill diversion. Joyce Mercado encourages readers to continue their efforts as we build a greener city. Photo by Richard Bangert.

Oakland Roots Fall 4-1 to Lexington SC
The visiting Lexington Soccer Club scored three goals in the second half to take the win 4-1 over the Oakland Roots on September 12. Peter Wilson scored his 12th goal of 2026—his 31st in a Roots kit— to tie Johnny Rodriguez as the club’s all-time leading scorer.

Port of Oakland, Army Corps Sign Historic Harbor Design Agreement
OAKLAND POST — Oakland Port Commission President Stephanie Dominguez Walton called the agreement a historic milestone that will support thousands of jobs. “Today marks a historic occasion for the Port as we sign the inaugural Design Agreement for the Turning Basin Widening…

Democratic Clubs Interview Candidates for Oakland School Board
OAKLAND POST — For the first time, the interviews were jointly sponsored by the John George Democratic Club, Wellstone Democratic Renewal Club, Oakland East Bay Democratic Club, Black Women Organized for Political Action (BWOPA), Niagara Democratic Club, Block by Block Organizing…

Nuna Phillips-McKee Celebrates 100 Years: ‘A Century of Faith, Family and God’s Amazing Grace!’
OAKLAND POST — Nuna’s life has been one of Christian service. A longtime member of Wings of Love Maranatha Ministries, now Incredible Church, she serves as director of Community Services and is actively involved in the church’s Food Ministries. The post Nuna Phillips-McKee…