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East Bay Express
Published September 08Best Real-Money Slots: Find Top Slot Games to Play in 2026
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East Bay Express
Published September 08Margaret Cho takes on Trump
On Jan. 20, 2026, the White House posted a press release with the dubious headline: “365 WINS IN 365 DAYS: President Trump’s Return Marks New Era of Success, Prosperity.” For some Americans, each one of those “wins” felt more like “Failure, Despair.” One way to cope with the…
East Bay Express
Published September 08Oakland battle rap returns to the ring
Most people’s awareness of battle rap starts and stops with the film 8 Mile, which is both a testament to Eminem’s cultural cachet and a shame for battle rap at large. Things have come a long way since 2002 when mainstream culture got to root for B Rabbit as he chanted “fuck the…
East Bay Express
Published September 08Social Eyes: Week of Sept. 10-16
This week's calendar picks feature Grex, Ballaké Sissoko & Piers Faccini, Lil Kayla, 'Legally Blonde: The Musical,' 'Tenor Madness: Bob Kenmotsu & James Mahone Quartets,' 'Good Medicine,' Slap Dragon, Kamasi Washington, The Obsessed, and Margaret Cho.
East Bay Express
Published September 08Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra brings classic soul to Point Richmond
Founded in 2001, the Point Richmond Music Festival quickly became a popular highlight of summers in the East Bay. Organized by a team of volunteers and focusing on local talent, the festival experienced an enforced pandemic-era break but returned to some of its biggest crowds to…
East Bay Express
Published September 08Divan delivers uneven Turkish cuisine
In the fast-food economy, falafel wraps are now as ubiquitous as cheeseburgers. That is to say their quality is wide-ranging. At $8 for pita bread or $13 for khobz hamam, one eats Shawarmaji’s on repeat because the chef adds a tahini salad made with diced tomatoes, cucumber and…
East Bay Express
Published September 08Free Will Astrology: Week of Sept. 9
Yep, it's still Virgo season. Beautify your workspace. Polish your presentations...
Richmondside
Published September 08Erik’s DeliCafe returns to San Ramon, plus a new game cafe, Guatemalan restaurant and pub among openings
Erik’s DeliCafe returns to San Ramon, plus a new game cafe, Guatemalan restaurant and pub among openings A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
City of Dublin
Published September 08Celebrate Fall Traditions with Dublin’s 2026 Home Decorating Contest
The 2026 Fall Home Decorating Contest invites Dublin residents to showcase creative displays inspired by fall traditions around the world.
Oakland Post (Post News Group)
Published September 07Oakland Post: Week of September 2 – 8, 2026
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of September 2 - 8, 2026 The post Oakland Post: Week of September 2 – 8, 2026 first appeared on Post News Group .
Oakland Voices
Published September 07California Black civil-rights leaders defend voting rights
Civil rights advocates say temporary court victories have not ended threats to mail voting.
Oakland Voices
Published September 05California, U.S. lawmakers debate license plate reader technology
Police say the technology helps solve crime. Critics say the cameras surveil residents.