People & Places
Best of the East Bay
Best Reinvigoration of a Public Space
Lake Merritt may be the jewel of Oakland, but until fairly recently, it didn't...
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Best Place for an Afternoon Stroll
Despite the spooky overtones, the Mountain View Cemetery is a beautiful spot to stroll...
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Best Politician Against All Odds
With her commitment to grassroots politics and social justice, Richmond Mayor Gayle McLaughlin has...
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Best Pick-Up Spot
Arbor Cafe in Temescal was designed for communing, both with your computer and your...
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Best Place to Watch Fire-Spinning
Once a smelting plant, the sprawling steampunkian splendor of the Vulcan Lofts is home...
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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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Best Beard
In some circles, Max Ogden is kind of famous. After skipping college, the young...
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Most Unexpected Patch of Greenery
There are many lovely urban parks in the East Bay, but some of our...
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