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Best Building Transformation
Broadway between 23rd and 24th Streets in Uptown Oakland used to be home to...
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Smartest Politician
It seems like Berkeley Mayor Tom Bates has been battling anti-growth activists in the...
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Best Youth Training Program
In February, President Barack Obama launched "My Brother's Keeper," an initiative aimed at empowering...
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Smartest Environmentalist
Big Oil and Gas spend massive amounts of money each year on lobbying and...
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Best Berkeley Walking Tour
Longtime Berkeley residents may think they know all about the city's radical past, but...
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Most Progressive Oakland Mayoral Candidate
In a liberal town like Oakland, it's a safe bet that several mayoral candidates...
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Most Impressive Record for a New Police Chief
When Oakland Mayor Jean Quan appointed Sean Whent to be the city's interim police...
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Best Nostalgia Portal
If you're jonesing for a bit of childhood nostalgia, check out the East Bay's...
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Best Place to Make Out
The Lawrence Hall of Science is, for the most part, known for its kid-friendly...
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Best Local Hero
In an area where local, organically grown food seems to be the province of...
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Best Place to Geek Out Over Beers
There's a lot you can do over beers, but most people's lists probably don't...
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Best Charity
“Books are a uniquely portable magic,” Stephen King once said, and anyone who has...
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Best Place to Brush Up on Local History
Probably one of the more underused resources in the East Bay (except by academics...
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Top Cop Who Most Gets It
In many cities across America — including Oakland — there is a deep-seated distrust...
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