We know what we like. And—hopefully—we know what we stand for. In the East Bay, it’s often hard to separate the two. That’s why, I think, it’s particularly alarming when our favorite spots close. How can that...

Oakland Theater Project (OTP) specializes in productions involving crimes, misdemeanors, courage, collaboration and chutzpah.  During the mid-size theater company’s every season since its founding in 2012, crimes of the heart, history, society, governments, nations and the “misdemeanors” of...

Best Art Gallery Gold: BAMPFA Silver: ACCI Gallery Best Charitable Events Gold: Pints For Paws, Berkeley Humane Silver: White Elephant Sale, Oakland Museum Best Classical Music Organization Gold: Oakland Symphony Silver: Berkeley Symphony Best Comedy Night Gold: Critical Hit Comedy Silver: Comedy at The Factory Bar Best Dance Club Gold:...

Cannabis has been my medicine, my friend and teacher, my diplomatic peace maker and my creative muse. I’m not alone in my love for this healing herb. The East Bay has had a long relationship with ganja...

Best Budtenders Gold: 7 Stars Holistic Healing Center Silver: Farmacy Best Cannabis Body Care Gold: 7 Stars Holistic Healing Center Silver: Farmacy Best Cannabis Delivery Gold: 7 Stars Holistic Healing Center Silver: Farmacy Best Cannabis Dispensary Gold: 7 Stars Holistic Healing Center Silver: Farmacy Best Cannabis Event Gold: 420 at...

Erin Lewellen, Oakland-based CEO of an immersive-learning program, says she’s in the business of tilting futures. Lewellen refers to generating what she calls “tilt moments,” which she defines as “when a young person has an experience that...

Best Animal Adoption Center Gold — East Bay SPCA Silver — Berkeley Humane Best Animal Hospital Gold — East Bay SPCA Silver — Berkeley Dog & Cat Hospital Best Animal Rescue Group Gold — East Bay SPCA Silver — Berkeley Humane Best Birthday...