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City officials said they've heard the message from voters and are cracking down on criminal activity while trying to improve street conditions and help the unhoused.
A gay former aide to recalled Oakland mayor Sheng Thao has settled his restraining order against an Oakland man who was accused of harassing him.
Trump signs order banning trans women, girls from female sports teams
NATIONAL | Feb 5, 2025 | Cynthia Laird
Castro LGBTQ Cultural District looks ahead after approval of key report
NEWS | Feb 5, 2025 | John Ferrannini
Arts & Culture
Currently touring with her comedy show, and a recent 'Celebrity Jeopardy' winner, beloved actress and activist Margaret Cho is also releasing her third music album, "Lucky Gift."
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Love is in the air, and we don't mean chocolate and roses. Although, you're certainly welcome to find new friends and old, or perhaps an amour at arts events or at your local bar, all for you, Valentine readers, in Going Out.
She Survived! Lifetime celebrates the life of disco diva Gloria Gaynor
MOVIES | Feb 4, 2025 | David-Elijah Nahmod
Boldly inventive 'Froggy' premieres at Center Rep
THEATER | Feb 3, 2025 | Jim Gladstone
'Accessing Parenthood' - new anthology shines a light on parents with disabilities
BOOKS | Feb 3, 2025 | David-Elijah Nahmod
Samson Tsoy's 'Inmost Heart' - masterful takes on Bach, Brahms & more
MUSIC | Feb 2, 2025 | Tim Pfaff
Going Out, Jan. 30-Feb. 7, 2025 arts & nightlife events
DANCE | Jan 29, 2025 | Jim Provenzano
These eyes: Mosaic artist Michael Kruzich auctions portraits for a cause
ART | Jan 28, 2025 | David-Elijah Nahmod
'Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion' Documentary recalls the talented dress designer's fashion revolution
MOVIES | Jan 28, 2025 | Adam Sandel
Queer crime stories: Two solo shows debut next week at Rhino & NCTC
CULTURE | Jan 27, 2025 | Jim Gladstone
Reynaldo Hahn rethought: Moving his music from salon to concert hall
MUSIC | Jan 27, 2025 | Tim Pfaff
Drag Me to the Cinema: queer film fest screens in Emeryville
MOVIES | Jan 26, 2025 | David-Elijah Nahmod
Words: Elizabeth Costello's novel, 'The Good War'
BOOKS | Jan 25, 2025 | Michele Karlsberg
Going Out, Jan. 23-31, 2025 arts & nightlife events
BARS | Jan 22, 2025 | Jim Provenzano
Might've missed music: New albums by Father John Misty, Jessica Pratt, Mindy Smith & Sheila E.
LIVE MUSIC | Jan 20, 2025 | Gregg Shapiro
Going Out, Jan. 16-24, 2025 arts & nightlife events
BARS | Jan 15, 2025 | Jim Provenzano
Online Roulette 101: Everything You Need to Know Before You Spin
DAYTIME | Jan 14, 2025 | Advertising Department -- Sponsored content
Chicago punk music, then and now
LIVE MUSIC | Jan 12, 2025 | Gregg Shapiro
Longtime White Horse bartender Catherine 'Captain' Ficcardi dies
BARS | Jan 8, 2025 | Cynthia Laird
Going Out, Jan. 9-17, 2025 arts & nightlife events
LIVE MUSIC | Jan 8, 2025 | Jim Provenzano
Guest Opinion: Oakland bar patios quit smoking/vaping — SF should follow
BARS | Jan 8, 2025 | Brian Davis
Gambling Education and Awareness
DAYTIME | Jan 8, 2025 | Advertising Department -- Sponsored content
Kathy Griffin's 'Life on the PTSD List' legendary comic finds humor in her misfortunes
NIGHTLIFE | Jan 7, 2025 | David-Elijah Nahmod
One Night Only with 'Some Like it Hot' - cabaret concert to benefit REAF
CABARET | Jan 7, 2025 | David-Elijah Nahmod