Raising awareness on Transgender Day of Visibility
Mar 25, 2025

Raising awareness on Transgender Day of Visibility

During his first hour in office, after pledging to “Drill, baby, drill,” begin deportations immediately and “Forge a society that is colorblind”—ignoring the fact that deportation policies are anything but colorblind—President Trump announced that the official policy...
Lief Sorbye chronicles Tempest's journey in new book
Mar 25, 2025

Lief Sorbye chronicles Tempest’s journey in new book

Lief Sorbye is the lead singer, main songwriter and mandolin player of Tempest, the Bay Area-based Celtic band that’s developed a worldwide following in the past 35-plus years. Sorbye said he’s been playing music for as long as...
Social Eyes: Week of March 27 - April 2
Mar 25, 2025

Social Eyes: Week of March 27 – April 2

THURSDAY, MARCH 27 FOLK AMIHAN Two pop-up sets present the unparalleled blend of resistance, embrace and unity expressed in Amihan’s music. Jazz, funk, R&B and hip-hop influences braid their way into new works sculpted with OMCA’s current exhibits in mind....
Mar 18, 2025

Free Will Astrology: Week of March 19

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Cheetahs are the fastest land animals. From standing still, they can be running at 70 miles per hour three seconds...
Tarts de Feybesse elevates pastries in Oakland
In the line at Tarts de Feybesse last week, a customer couldn’t make up their mind. They paused to deliberate over the multiple choices on display....
Friends and Family chef earns James Beard nomination
This year marks the 35th year of the James Beard Awards, which “recognize exceptional talent in the culinary industries.” Because of its size, California qualifies as...
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