A (Road) Diet for the Future
East Bay activists are pushing to replace more traffic lanes with bike lanes. But not everybody is happy about it.
Monday’s Briefing: Massive Fires Ravage North Bay; Feinstein to Seek Reelection
Plus, Oakland fire chief candidate turns down job because of low pay.
Simple and Chic From Stubborn Dog Pottery
Kristen Gentilucci pays homage to the outdoors through her rustic pottery.
Pandora’s Remix
Once a pioneer in the music-streaming industry, the company has lagged behind hipper rivals like Spotify. But it’s determined to get its mojo back.
Friday’s Briefing: California to Become a Sanctuary State; Auditor Rips Gov. Brown’s Water Tunnels Plan
Plus, Trump administration rolls back birth control protections.
Find Serenity in Aptos
Aptos and Rio Del Mare are the least Santa Cruz-y points along the Monterey Bay coastline.
Easy Pleasures
Mockingbird brings simple, elegant, destination dining to downtown Oakland.
Thursday’s Briefing: New BART Cars Delayed Again; GOP Leaders May Be Open to Banning Gun Bump Stocks
Plus, the Trump administration rolls back protections for transgender people.
Magnolia Editions Enables Artistic Expression in Huge Formats
Since 1981, Don and Era Farnsworth have nurtured artists in their West Oakland studio to help them bring super big art on virtually anything.
Releases for Mind and Soul
Animals & Giraffes’ July, My Little Hum’s Remembering Houses, and Edward Guthmann’s Wild Seed will get you thinking.
