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Why are container ships clogged up in SoCal but so few at Oakland port?
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Oakland will be receiving more goods again soon and is ready for a busy holiday season.Arts & Entertainment
Lawrence Hall of Science reopens with spooky fun
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The popular science museum closed for 19 months because of the pandemic.Arts & Entertainment
How mass-marketing over the centuries transformed the Day of the Dead
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The Day of the Dead appears to have been commercialized since its earliest incarnation.Books
Local Lit | November’s top literary happenings
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Opportunities for young readers and writers; cookbooks from Bay Area chefs; Natashia Deón, Rebecca Solnit, and others in conversation.Arts & Entertainment
Oakland’s ‘Driveway Follies’ Halloween puppet show is back
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The elaborate puppetry of the vaudeville-style show returns to the Glenview neighborhood after a pandemic hiatus.Arts & Entertainment
Pass the Remote: New Decibels Film Festival spans synth music, vinyl, and more
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The new festival runs through Nov. 7 and will showcase 25 films.Arts & Entertainment
Outside Lands returns to Golden Gate Park with new health measures in place
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Lizzo, Vampire Weekend, J Balvin, and Glass Animals are among the marquee performers at the three-day festival.Arts & Entertainment
Best Bets: Cuba-born musician brothers reunite, a new ‘War of the Worlds’ and more
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The Bay Area is a hub of artistic expression, attracting artists, writers and musicians from around the globe to live, work and create. We highlight some of the offerings here.California
