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Free public WiFi coming to large sections of Oakland
Oakland is closing the digital divide with a $7.7 million CARES Act grant that will provide free public WiFi to as much as 85% of the city. Read More
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Oakland location of Shake Shack plans December opening
Popular New York-based burger chain Shake Shack, which just opened its first San Francisco location earlier this year, is readying its Uptown Oakland outpost for a mid-December opening. Read More
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The BlaQ ArTed Short Film Fest set to debut in Oakland this weekend
The inaugural BlaQ ArTed Shortfilm Festival kicks off this Sunday with an opening night drive-in event at Oakland’s Chabot Space & Science Center. Hosted by The East Bay Queer Healing Arts Center, the festival highlights the work of nine emerging youth filmmakers from the East Bay. Read More
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Donut Savant opens new location in East Oakland — with long lines and salted maple cronuts in tow
After shuttering its downtown Oakland location last October, Donut Savant debuted its new East Oakland store today to large, socially distant crowds. Read More
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Magnolia Street Wine Lounge and Kitchen opens Friday in West Oakland with Asian comfort foods and affordable prices
During a time of endless restaurant closures, East Bay Chef Leilani Baugh has managed to ascend the odds and will hold the grand opening of her new West Oakland restaurant, Magnolia Street Wine Lounge and Kitchen, this Friday, featuring well-priced “Casian-Creole” cuisine. Read More
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New Burma Superstar spin-off opens on Telegraph Ave., with DoorDash as an investor
The delivery-and-take-out only Burma Bites opened today, delivery app DoorDash is a surprise investor. Read More
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Oakland artist brings giant Trump head to Lake Merritt for people to roll around, get dirty
A giant papier-mache head of Donald Trump landed on the shore of Lake Merritt on Saturday. The interactive art piece, titled "Let’s Roll Trump Out of Office," is the work of Oakland artist Larry McSpadden who says it has been three years in the making. Read More
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Horn Barbecue finally opens in West Oakland after multiple delays
Respected local pitmaster Matthew Horn is finally opening the doors of Horn Barbecue (2534 Mandela Parkway) this weekend in the former Brown Sugar Kitchen space near the West Oakland/Emeryville border. Read More
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East Bay's new shoreline park opens more than 50 years after conception
East Bay Regional Parks’ newest park opened this week, spanning 45 acres of Oakland’s historic shoreline and reusing some of the old Bay Bridge’s foundation for public space. Read More
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50s-inspired diner opens in downtown Oakland with avocado poppers and housemade ice cream in tow
The upscale-casual Daughter's Diner had hoped to open in downtown Oakland earlier this year — but then the pandemic derailed those plans. Read More
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Seabreeze on the Dock debuts in Oakland in former Il Pescatore space
A new seafood spot offering Maine lobster, Dungeness crab, crawfish, and raw oysters on the half-shell has just opened in Oakland's Jack London Square with a limited menu. Read More
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Oakland Coliseum to become temporary voting center for 2020 election
Starting on Halloween, October 31, voters in Alameda County will be able to drop off ballots or vote in person at the Oakland Coliseum, up until Election Day on November 3. Read More
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5 options for stay-at-home fun in SF & Oakland: Thursday, September 24
Learn about the return of sea otters to the San Francisco bay, learn to draw flowers from life, or join a bicycle safety class. Read More
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5 options for stay-at-home fun in SF & Oakland: Wednesday, September 23
Explore a San Francisco artist's unique children's hat collection, get prepared to vote, or join a discussion with an acclaimed novelist. Read More
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5 options for stay-at-home fun in SF & Oakland: Saturday, September 19 & Sunday, September 20
Join a calming meditation, tune in to listen to a drag performance or get a backstage pass to explore how operas come alive. Read More
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Oakland Eats: 5-alarm Chinatown fire damages 4 restaurants; S+M Vegan debuts Lion Dance Cafe; more
Popular nightclub The Uptown is also set to close. Read More
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5 options for stay-at-home fun in SF & Oakland: Thursday, September 17
Learn about the relationship between humans and nature, tune in to a session about a historic student strike in 1968, or hear from community members about the Valencia Street closure. Read More
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Oakland Eats: Horn Barbecue to open soon; Japanese barbecue chain Gyu-Kaku on the way; more
Plus, Adams Point has a new zero-waste cafe offering coffee, ice cream and bubble tea. Read More
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5 options for stay-at-home fun in SF & Oakland: Friday, September 11
Join a ballet class, tune in to a jazz session or be part of trivia night. Read More
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Oakland Eats: La Boulangerie closes Oakland location; East Oakland gets Caribbean restaurant, more
Plus, there's a new doughnut shop downtown. Read More
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5 options for stay-at-home fun in SF & Oakland: Wednesday, September 2
Join a free kids' yoga class, get feedback on your quarantine sewing project or tune in to a virtual comedy night. Read More
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How to support California wildfire victims
While San Francisco and Oakland are primarily experiencing the fires via unhealthy air quality, residents across the region are in dire need of support. Read More
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Oakland Eats: Wise Sons to open first Oakland location; Mama to close; more
Plus, Grand Lake now has a specialty beverage shop focused on beer, wine and liquor made by women and people of color. Read More
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PianoFight expands to Oakland, taking over The Flight Deck theater
PianoFight is expanding to Oakland despite continued uncertainty over when live audiences will be back in either of its locations. Read More
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5 options for stay-at-home fun in SF & Oakland: Wednesday, August 19
Learn about outer space, get moving during a yoga class or hear about resources for transgender people in San Francisco. Read More