Rare opportunity to apply for Section 8 housing waitlist in Oakland

Published   Jan 03, 2025 11:00PM
Rare opportunity to apply for Section 8 housing waitlist in Oakland

For the first time in 14 years, the Oakland Housing Authority will accept applications for the affordable housing voucher waitlist.
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The East Bay’s best bar has stand-out cocktails and vibes

The East Bay’s best bar has stand-out cocktails and vibes to match

The 2024 Nosh Award winner for best bar overall opened in 2019 and weathered the pandemic to come out on top.
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It’s a landslide victory for the best new bar in the East

It’s a landslide victory for the best new bar in the East Bay

The 2024 Nosh Award winner for best new bar has quickly become Oakland's gathering place.
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Saffron Kitchen takes diners on a Silk Road-inspired culinar

Saffron Kitchen takes diners on a Silk Road-inspired culinary tour

The owners offer the Afghan cuisine of their home country, along with dishes from many neighbors in the region.
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Nosh readers’ favorite restaurant of the year is an ‘inspiration’

Published   Dec 27, 2024 08:00PM
Nosh readers’ favorite restaurant of the year is an ‘inspiration’

The 2024 Nosh Award winner for best restaurant overall has set its own course with creative Mexican dishes featuring California produce and products.
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Oakland City Council exit interview: Nikki Fortunato Bas

Oakland City Council exit interview: Nikki Fortunato Bas

From budget woes to housing wins, Bas reflects on six years with the Oakland City Council before she takes a seat on the Alameda County Board of Supervisors.
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Oakland City Council exit interview: Dan Kalb

Oakland City Council exit interview: Dan Kalb

A prolific legislator and policy wonk, Kalb championed tenant protections, the environment, police oversight and public safety. We asked him to reflect on his 12 years representing District 1 ... Read more

New California laws in effect for 2025

New California laws in effect for 2025

From cannabis cafes to tenant protections, here are some of the most noteworthy 2025 laws that went into effect on Jan. 1.
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