What’s on your dinner plate tonight? It’s likely that it’s been influenced by a book published by one woman 50 years ago: mega-bestseller “Diet for a Small Planet” by Frances Moore Lappé. The book revolutionized how tens of millions of people approach food, literally “changing the way we eat” (said The New York Times). With […]
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Bay Area Book Festival returns to Berkeley
Held May 7-8, in-person and livestream programs promise to lift spirits and bring hope and fun with top authors, timely conversations, kids’ events and more.
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How to boost your home’s internet performance
Comcast offers 8 easy tricks to maximize your home internet connection and boost speeds for the whole family.
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Ten days of dining celebrate The Town
Oakland Restaurant Week is back, March 18-27, celebrating the unique flavors and cuisines from local classics and Michelin-starred eateries alike.
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The Oakland Marathon is back with first in-person race since 2019
The 13th annual running festival March 20 features a new course, full and half marathon and 5k, 10k and kids running events.
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‘Get the shot,’ pleads Oakland minister and COVID survivor
As Omicron has surged and disinformation persists, service groups and churches are urging the Black community to get vaccinated.
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Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley is home to a second generation of young students
Alumni sign up their children for school that caters to both French-speaking children and those starting to learn the language.
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Comcast helping small, women-owned businesses
Shoppers at local Comcast-supported businesses can win sweepstakes prizes by posting to social media.
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San Francisco is closer than ever before, via new routes on SF Bay Ferry
The boats are back on the bay, with more departures, lower fares, and new non-stop service, along with fresh air and great views.
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Where to go when you don’t do snow?
Head to Sonoma Valley for a winery tasting, a hike in the green hills, and dinner at one of the area’s many dazzling restaurants.
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Middle schoolers get a running start on bilingualism in French and English
Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley has opened an International Track for non-French speaking 6th-graders to achieve fluency by the end of 8th grade.
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Live music and Santa brighten shopping in the Laurel
Support local merchants and enjoy holiday shopping out-of-the-box along a festive MacArthur Boulevard.
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Escuela Bilingüe Internacional offers a multilingual program for middle school
The private school offers a track for bilingual Spanish-English speakers, as well as one for English speakers to learn Spanish.
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Mobilizing people, mobilizing funding
MobilizeHer seeks to increase charitable donations to nonprofits serving women and gender-expansive people with its 2021 GiveWomen guide.
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Great investors don’t predict
Research shows that the financial market and economies cannot be forecast — so investors would do well to ignore predictions.
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B Corps earn an A on social and environmental performance
Opticos Design and its bank, Beneficial State, are both certified B Corps, dedicated to helping communities and protecting the planet. (sponsored)
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The Laurel District celebrates Halloween
Live music, crafts and a costume contest are among the treats along MacArthur Avenue on Oct. 30 — the tricks include karaoke and silent disco yoga.
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O’Dowd students rise up on campus and beyond
Programs at the college prep. school encourage students to take on leadership roles.
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Rob Schwartz enjoys the fight for worker rights
Partner with Oakland law firm helps whistleblowers and employees facing harassment and discrimination.
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Small businesses: Apply now for $10,000 Comcast grants
Grants of $10,000 are available to Oakland small businesses owned by people of color.