New bill proposes people-powered politics
Jun 17, 2025

New bill proposes people-powered politics

Zahra Ahmed is an activist, a scholar and a mother in Alameda who sometimes imagines herself running for public office. But there’s one thing that always gets in her way. “I do NOT want to ask anyone for...
‘Courage, Hope, Resistance’ sets theme for Albany FilmFest
Jun 17, 2025

‘Courage, Hope, Resistance’ sets theme for Albany FilmFest

Known for its emphasis on short films shown over a long weekend, the Albany FilmFest is changing tack this year. The theme of the 15th annual festival is “Courage, Hope, Resistance.” Five documentaries all made by East...
Local theater group 'Shakes' it up
Jun 17, 2025

Local theater group ‘Shakes’ it up

No other playwright has captured the human experience quite like William Shakespeare, whose 39 plays have been produced more often than those of any other writer. He is unrivaled in his masterful and playful use of the...
Jun 10, 2025

Free Will Astrology: Week of June 11

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your definition of home is due for revamping, deepening and expansion. Your sense of where you truly belong is ripe...
Exploring alterna-burger options for Bay Area Burger Week
Bay Area shopping malls are experiencing a renaissance, with a couple of notable exceptions—I’m looking at you, San Francisco Centre. As we’ve returned en masse to...
The Royale opens in Pleasant Hill
Several years ago an editor asked me to come up with an article about a current dining trend. As a food writer I eat out a...
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