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Color therapy: Whether you need a quick mood reset or a reminder that creativity wins around here, ArtEsteem Mural #1 (Oakland Super Heroes Mural Project) brings bold color and community pride as part of The Center for ArtEsteem’s Oakland Mural Project.
Skate-proud street art: Alysa Liu Mural by Bay Area collective The Illuminaries recently gave Temescal a fresh jolt of color, a 15-foot tribute featuring Liu’s iconic thizz face.
Snacky, spicy heaven: Viks Chaat is the Bay Area's original Indian street food spot, serving rotating daily thalis that change up with dishes like paneer jalfrezi and tandoori chicken, plus Viks Market loaded with spices and staples so you can recreate the flavors at home, or just stock the snack d…
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UC Berkeley has completed installing the facade at its 1,100-bed student dorm at People's Park, a controversial project that is bringing student and affordable housing to the site.
Full story at berkeleyside.org ↗
New permits have been filed for a proposed project at 2812 Eighth Street in Berkeley, allowing for the demolition of a single-family home and construction of three new buildings.
Full story at sfyimby.com ↗
A century ago, Berkeley's "latest Piggly-Wiggly store" opened at the corner of Grove (MLK Jr.
Full story at eastbaytimes.com ↗
Temple Sinai, officially known as the First Hebrew Congregation of Oakland, California, is a Reform Jewish congregation and synagogue located at 2808 Summit Street and 28th and Webster Streets in Oakland.
Full story at blogs.timesofisrael.com ↗
Grocery Outlet is set to open near Lake Merritt, California, in a former Walgreens location.
Full story at oaklandside.org ↗
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