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Cafe Buenos Aires brings empanadas and more to El Cerrito, a new Lao and Thai spot arrives in Albany, and more openings
Cafe Buenos Aires brings empanadas and more to El Cerrito, a new Lao and Thai spot arrives in Albany, and more openings A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

LifeLong Medical strike: East Bay workers rally in Richmond
LifeLong Medical strike: East Bay workers rally in Richmond Workers want higher wages and better working conditions while management says they’re limited by federal financial uncertainties.

Top Dog opens latest location, plus a fresh option for sushi in Albany, and more openings
Top Dog opens latest location, plus a fresh option for sushi in Albany, and more openings A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

Cancer risk from Chevron is ‘significant’ in Point Richmond, air district says
Cancer risk from Chevron is ‘significant’ in Point Richmond, air district says Emissions are reportedly 3.5 times the level requiring correction. Chevron will be given a set time period to fix it, officials said at a public forum discussing the new health risk report.

Puerto Rican Street Cuisine closed following fire, Daruma Sushi changing hands, and more closures
Puerto Rican Street Cuisine closed following fire, Daruma Sushi changing hands, and more closures A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond and beyond.

Richmond Buzz: A ‘quiet opening,’ and a chef gives back
“Richmond Buzz” is a recurring column on changes and other news from the Richmond. This week: a very buzzy cafe can't avoid the buzz forever. Richmond Buzz: A ‘quiet opening,’ and a chef gives back

Itani takes the helm at Delage, another matcha option comes to Berkeley, and more openings
Itani takes the helm at Delage, another matcha option comes to Berkeley, and more openings A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

Pinole’s Ristorante Due Rose announces final days, Sweet Potatoes Up Beet Cafe shuts down and more closures
Pinole’s Ristorante Due Rose announces final days, Sweet Potatoes Up Beet Cafe shuts down and more closures A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

San Pablo’s Silver Ocean shutters, and more August East Bay restaurant closures
San Pablo’s Silver Ocean shutters, and more August East Bay restaurant closures Long-running Oakland restaurants The Coffee Mill, Home of Chicken and Waffles and Pagarung Thai Cuisine also closed.

Erik’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.

Baba’s House, 13 Orphans announce final days, and 2 East Bay restaurants shut down after 20 years
Baba’s House, 13 Orphans announce final days, and 2 East Bay restaurants shut down after 20 years A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

A duo of new Salvadoran options hit Richmond, plus new Swiss chocolate, Vietnamese and Afghan options among August openings
A duo of new Salvadoran options hit Richmond, plus new Swiss chocolate, Vietnamese and Afghan options among August openings Antojitos Caseros by El Cuscatlan, Laderach Switzerland, Broken Dreams, Angela's Eatery, and El Balompie are among the recent restaurant debuts around the…