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How To Save The Movie Theater
Theaters are dying all over America even as moviegoers return. Some can be preserved if local governments get proactive about it.
Dec 31, 2025
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The American Beauty of the East Bay
Americanism is facing its biggest challenge from extremism. The people of the Bay Area show why its worth fighting for.
Dec 25, 2025
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The Fire Department vs. Traffic Safety Advocates
Street safety advocates are butting heads with fire officials. Swift fire response does not have to come at the cost of lives on the roadway. They can…
Nov 30, 2025
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Darrell Owens on East Bay Yesterday Podcast
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Oct 15, 2025
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Your Moral Duty to Vote in California
Detailing why we have to vote for Proposition 50 in California, regardless of whether you're a Democrat or Republican.
Oct 12, 2025
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California Passes Mass Transit Upzoning
Senate Bill 79 is the third version of a transit-oriented upzoning law. After eight years of failed attempts, the proposal will soon be signed by Gavin…
Sep 16, 2025
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Why New Apartments Look Ugly
And a solution to that problem.
Sep 9, 2025
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California Housing Is Killing Democracy
The Gerrymandering War took a bad electoral situation for the Democratic Party in 2030 and made it much, much worse. All thanks to California's housing…
Aug 25, 2025
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