A new federal assistance program will provide over $16 billion in grants to entertainment venues that lost revenue during the pandemic.
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Oakland has a new worker-owned supermarket
The DEEP Grocery Co-op was started to bring fresh and healthy food to deep East Oakland, a designated “food desert.” But their new online grocery service is open to all.
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Oakland’s fitness centers can reopen, but is operating indoors worth it?
Resuming in-person business is a must for some gyms, while others have flourished online. We spoke with the owners of a boxing club, yoga studio, and dance center about the loosening COVID restrictions.
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When Women Lose, We All Lose
Supporting mission-aligned banks can help create economic opportunity for women in Oakland (sponsored)
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New rules for vending, music, parking, and more at Lake Merritt
The City Council approved regulations to balance neighbors’ concerns with visitors and vendors’ needs. Enforcement starts April 2.
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Orange tier isn’t enough to convince these East Bay bars to reopen
Alameda County expects to enter the less restrictive reopening tier this week, but some publicans say the inhibition-dropping effects of alcohol are giving them pause to reopen.
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After six decades, Gary Gwilliam is still seeking justice for plaintiffs
There may never be another trial lawyer quite like the founder of the Oakland-based firm Gwilliam, Ivary, Chiosso, Cavalli and Brewer.
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Oakland’s new worker-led restaurant; Berkeley Public Library now lends kitchen tools
Plus: An update on Peony, Third Culture Bakery’s fourth-anniversary specials, teachers eat free on Tuesdays at Curry Up Now, PennDel’s Bakehouse lands in El Cerrito.
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Oakland closer to adopting regulations for vending and crowds at Lake Merritt
If adopted by the City Council, the new rules will allow vending to continue while addressing resident concerns about traffic and noise.
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Oakland’s KONO businesses banded together to make it through COVID
The loss of First Fridays has been rough on Telegraph Avenue’s bars, restaurants, salons, and markets.