Around Town
Crime & Safety
Oakland police chief says caravans of armed thieves targeting businesses
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Going after pharmacies, grow operations, and cars, thieves seem to be active when police are tied up with other things, such as demonstrations.Elections
Commentary | 2020 presidential election results an embarrassing failure for pollsters
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The poll-driven expectation that Joe Biden would lead Democrats in a sweeping “blue wave” went unfulfilled. He may still win the presidency, but it will not be in a landslide.COVID-19
Cal football game against Washington canceled due to positive COVID-19 test
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From June-Oct, Cal has reported 20 positive COVID results out of 3,547 tests of student athletes.City
COVID claims another tradition as Holiday Tree Lighting goes virtual
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In Wednesday's meeting, the Park Commission also recognized and thanked departing Director of Public Works, Chester Nakahara.Arts & Entertainment
Pass the Remote: Animated fable from Netflix; Oakland’s Cheryl Dunye; Sophia Loren; and Sean Connery
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Check out these gems and other films with Bay Area ties.Arts & Entertainment
Best Bets: Levi Strauss jeans, outdoor ballet, and bold musical performances
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Don't miss piano wunderkind Matthew Whitaker via Cal Performances, virtual performances of Prokofiev and Beethoven, and moreArts & Entertainment
Split Selves: Body Double frontwoman Candace Lazarou explains the Oakland band’s debut album, ‘Milk Fed’
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Post-punk lyricism that explores the idea of selfhood and the illusion of fixed identity.City
Cavenaugh, McCarthy win big in council race
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Jen Cavenaugh is the incumbent; Conna McCarthy is seeking a first term.Bay Area
