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 January-February 2011

January-February 2011

 

January-February 2011, Volume 8, Number 1

January-February Features

An All New You

by Linda Childers

For many of us, the beginning of a new year involves making resolutions that revolve around getting fit, feeling better and living longer.

Sending Out an SOS

by Jeff Mitchell

Forlorn and largely vacant since its closing in 1997, the Alameda Naval Air Station stands watch on the edge of San Francisco Bay waiting for ships and sailors that will never be coming home again.

January-February Departments

Oakland After Hours

by Marcus Thompson II

Every Monday night, at The New Parish club in downtown Oakland, a vision for a better Oakland comes to life.

Fitness

by JoAnne Tobias

On the morning that I couldn’t zip up my favorite jeans, I realized it was time to stop blaming the dryer and get back into shape.

Traditions

by Marcus Thompson II

Monday, Jan. 14, 2002, four women got together and took in a Golden State Warriors game. At the time, the first Lord of the Rings was No. 1 at the box office. The top song on Billboard was “U Got...

Taste of the Town

by Derk Richardson

In April 2010, East Bay foodies finally got the word they’d been waiting for — that Daniel Patterson, who has earned two Michelin stars at his San Francisco restaurant, Coi, was actually, for...

Out on the Town

by Linda Leonard

Events Calendar

Gallery Spotlight: Here’s looking at RPSC

by Karen T. Hartline

Media Shelf: New Releases from the Bay Area

by Judith M. Gallman

Secret Eats: Dean Dupuis of Picán

by Kimberly Chun

Take a Hike: Add Yoga for Better Results

by Linda Childers

Rooting for the New Neldham’s

by Candace Murphy

Neldam’s is back. Whoops! Make that “A Taste of Denmark,” as the bakery is now known.

Dancing With Ducks

by Ann Leslie Davis

Oakland Online From the Blog-Oak-Sphere

by Karen T. Hartline

Bike Man Dan

by Renee Macalino Rutledge

You’ve probably seen him around town, pedaling his way to the post office or grocery store or volunteering at the community bike shop. Dan Woloz, also known as “Bike Man Dan,” is a local...

Design Diva

by Marcus Thompson II

The memory is still vivid, still stirs up emotion, still motivates. Back stage, away from the Project Runway cameras, Oakland resident Amy Sarabi stared at a TV screen, tears streaming down her face.

The Six Questions

by Ginny Prior

Terry Sendgraff, 77, Oakland

Where It's At: Roach Gigz

by KImberly Chun

Green Business