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December 1, 2025
Hometown treasures abound in the East Bay
They arrive in my mailbox every few days—little seasonal dispatches from the wider consumer world. A department store’s curated wish list for the holidays....
October 31, 2025
We celebrate style, in every sense
When we think of style, fashion often comes first to mind. And as of this writing in mid-October, it’s hard not to think of...
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October 31, 2025
The art of home that’s built to last
Long before they founded SOBU, the design-forward furniture and home décor store on College Avenue in Oakland’s Rockridge district, Laleh (née Zahedi) and Alessandro...
September 29, 2025
October brings change and connection
“October,” wrote author Bonaro W. Overstreet, “is a symphony of permanence and change.” She might just as well have been speaking of aging—or what...
September 1, 2025
Best of the East Bay 2025 celebrates a rooted renaissance
In an era defined by disconnection and distraction, we find ourselves drawn more than ever to what grounds us: truth, art, food, love and...
June 27, 2025
Sharing sound, stage and story
We journey near and far this issue, with a focus on travel and entertainment. Summer brings greater possibility of both, so we aim to...
April 29, 2025
Permission granted to savor all senses
The first time I entered the dark and vibey realm of Uptown’s Bar Shiru, I was transported. The whole space is a shrine to...
March 3, 2025
Moving forward in celebration of Women’s History Month
The daffodils are usually the first to arrive in my backyard. After a very cold and rainy winter, I’m delighted by the sudden appearance...
