Meet the Oakland Designer Who Styled Kamala Harris’ Great-Nieces
The story behind the leopard coats that Meena Harris’ daughters wore to the inauguration...
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Introducing the East Bay’s Best New Restaurant of 2020: Lion Dance Cafe
Launched from a Kickstarter, this eatery offers mind-blowingly flavorful Singaporean-Chinese vegan fare...
The Best Bodega in the East Bay: Magnolia Mini Mart
The shop opened in West Oakland at the start of the pandemic as a lifeline for small local brands...
The Most Crave-Worthy Takeout in the East Bay: Cholita Linda
The Oakland staple is 2020’s top to-go order in the East Bay...
Voting Is Closed for The Bold Italic’s 2020 Awards!
Voting is now closed for The Bold Italic’s 2020 Awards! We will announce winners on Thursday at 9 a....
12 Days of Classic Bay Area Beers
Amid the haze, let’s appreciate the brews that got us here...
Oakland Parents Put Pressure on School District to Plan for Reopening
The group argues the district should ‘follow the science’...
Seeking Nominations for The Bold Italic’s 2020 Awards: Celebrating the Bay Area’s Hustle and Creativity
Help us recognize the people and small businesses that have made our community better during this dumpster fire of a year...
What Would Actually Happen If You Swam in Lake Merritt?
You probably don’t want to find out firsthand...
How Big Banks Are Crushing East Oakland’s Poorest Neighborhoods
Predatory loans, lawsuits, and foreclosed homes show blatant racism within Oakland’s housing system...
The Bay Area Takes to the Streets to Celebrate Biden-Harris Win 🎉
Oakland in the White House...
Oakland’s Grand Lake Theatre Displays Same Message on Marquee as 20 Years Ago
Every vote must be counted...