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Rollicking Louisiana crawfish boils have landed in the East Bay. Here’s where to find one before the year ends
When Marin County native Aaron Salit first visited New Orleans 12 years ago, he was deep in the hustle and grind of the fine-dining restaurant world. As someone who has always enjoyed live music and food, the city’s crawfish boil culture instantly drew him in. Before he knew it, he was returning year after year to attend boils, eventually making crawfish boils a birthday tradition of his own, bringing friends and family together for the same communal experience he had come to love in Louisiana.
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129th Big Game Kickoff Time Announced
The 129th rendition of the Big Game between California football and Stanford will kick off at 4:30 p.m. PT at Databricks Field at California Memorial Stadium on November 21. The rivalry matchup will be aired live on the ACC Network. The Golden Bears will return home to Berkeley after a...
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New collection of works from elusive artist Banksy makes world premiere at this Bay Area venue
OAKLAND, Calif. - A newly curated exhibition featuring works by the elusive and internationally acclaimed anonymous street artist Banksy is making its world debut in Oakland this week. Up to 50% Off the Gift of Online ProtectionWebroot |. The Banksy Art Exhibit will open in a newly activated space at...
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Empty Berkeley Bookstore Reborn as Artist Studios, Rent Runs About $550
Zero Empty Spaces has turned the former Half Price Books storefront on Shattuck Avenue into a mix of artist workspaces and a retail marketplace. After the store sat empty for months, the organization divided the space into small studios where artists pay around $550 a month to make and sell their work. Its opening event included a ribbon-cutting, a pop-up exhibition and a musical performance; the group calls the Berkeley site its 35th location nationwide.
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Coast Guard wraps Great Lakes Saildrone trial, plans spring return
The Coast Guard is pulling six Saildrone Voyager unmanned surface vessels from the Great Lakes ahead of winter icing after a seven-month evaluation, with another test period planned for spring 2027. The 33' Voyagers, supplied by Saildrone, Alameda, Calif., were deployed between April and November across the Great Lakes, providing...
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$11.4 million in NVIDIA hardware vanishes during shipment from California to Texas
Six pallets of NVIDIA computer hardware worth a reported $11.4 million disappeared during a shipment from California to Texas. A truck collected the merchandise in Oakland on Aug. 29 for delivery to Fort Worth. Investigators reportedly tracked the vehicle through several extended stops before losing its trail in Southern California. The Oakland Police Department confirmed an ongoing grand theft investigation following a complaint filed Sept. 13, 2026. The disappearance comes amid reports of nearly $111 million in stolen data center freight involving other high-value technology shipments.
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Pinole to rehabilitate West Soccer Field with youth league funding
Megan Tamayo has played on the West Soccer Field at Pinole Valley Park for about two years, long enough to know what happens after a storm. “When it rains, it gets really muddy and there’s puddles,” the 10th grader said during a visit to the field earlier this month.
Alameda Post
Vella Declares Victory in Alameda Mayor’s Race
Malia Vella will be Alameda’s next mayor, according to November 2026 general election results from the Alameda County Registrar of Voters. Though the results of the election are not yet certified, Vella’s lead is decisive. She has nearly lapped the two other candidates in terms of voter support: Vella has garnered about 47% of the vote, with Tracy Jensen taking about 28%, and Tony Daysog trailing with about 25%.