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These Model Train Enthusiasts Have Built a Miniature, Welcoming World
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A Beloved SF Grocery Store Brings ‘Tiny Desk’-Style Concerts to the Produce Aisle
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A New San José Pop-Up Makes the Most Unique Bagels in the Bay
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One of San José’s Best Phở Restaurants Slings Flame-Torched Wagyu Past Midnight
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Ken Light’s Intimate Portrait of West Oakland in the 1970s
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At the Bolinas Museum, a Display of Local Literary Vitality
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In ‘The Cook’ at Berkeley Rep, Revolution Is in the Air — and the Kitchen
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Rebel Girls From Bay Area History
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The Indian American Essayist Who Championed Social Justice and Feminism
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The Jewish ‘Red Angel’ Who Withstood Incarceration for Workers’ Rights
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The Palestinian Therapist, Teacher and Music Lover Who Built Cultural Bridges
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Tone Capone, Producer of ‘I Got 5 On It,’ Dies at 59
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Mac Dre Will Get a Vallejo Street Named in His Honor
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20 Years Later, Traxamillion’s ‘Slapp Addict’ Remains the Royal Hyphy Standard
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SF Opera Cancels Additional Performances as Musicians Strike Continues

Amid union negotiations, some performances of ‘Simon Boccanegra’ and ‘Mary, Queen of Scots’ have been axed.
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‘Widow’s Bay’ Breaks Emmys Record With 14 Wins, ‘Pitt’ Wins Best Drama

‘Widow’s Bay’ took home three of the four acting awards in comedy, while Jean Smart won again for ‘Hacks.’
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Ken Light’s Intimate Portrait of West Oakland in the 1970s

‘Soul City: Oakland U.S.A.’ captures the spirit of a neighborhood’s Black community in the Watergate era.
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Tone Capone, Producer of ‘I Got 5 On It,’ Dies at 59

In addition to the Luniz’ global smash, Capone produced hits for Scarface, Mac Dre, E-40 and many others.
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SF Opera Opener Canceled as Musicians Strike; Opera in the Park Also Off

A performance of ‘Simon Boccanegra’ was canceled at the final hour over failure to reach agreement on a new contract.
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At the Bolinas Museum, a Display of Local Literary Vitality

‘All This Every Day,’ a show of community publishing in the ’70s, documents the creative life of the town.
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A Massive New Mural at Fort Mason Brings Otherworldly Colors to the Water’s Edge

Leah Rosenberg’s ‘The Sea Is But Another Sky’ is part of the multifaceted programming at the free Fort Mason art walk on Sept. 17.
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