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Ad man looks at history, future of the business | Interview with Jamie Barrett

Jamie Barrett has had a hand in many influential advertising campaigns -- but his favorite involves an NBA star.

Moss's upcoming novel Shrug, explores the life of Martha, a high school student amidst the tumult of 1960's Berkeley.

A Chihuahua and Dachsund mix, Brownie's mother was abandoned and pregnant in a parking lot in Stockton.

Napoleon, aka "Napo," was adopted by his owners from the Penny Saver -- straight out of Compton.

Exedra intern Colby Francis weighs in on her top five restaurants in the Piedmont-Oakland area. Bottom line: Yum.

Willow was a stray who was found pregnant wandering the streets of Berkeley, earning the temporary moniker "Berkeley Mom."

Rivera has worked with the Rec Dept for 25 years and has shown an unwavering commitment to youth, staff, and programming.

Multimillion-dollar upgrades and forced relocations have transformed the popular waterfront and gathering place.

Exedra's arts and culture reviewers grade books, movies, TV, and answer the burning question: Is it worth my time?

McGrath talks to Exedra Intern Colby Francis about the impact of the SF Chronicle story on the couple, Piedmont, and his own family