Robert locked eyes on Lynn during a business trip to Taiwan. He was an African of Chinese descent, living in San Francisco. She was a successful screenwriter with no plans to move to America. Somehow, against many odds and miles between them, they fell... »
Free Comic Book Day is a single day – the first Saturday in May each year (May 5 in 2012)- when participating comic book shops give away comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their stores. Some of the places to get FREE Comics: Comic ... »
As long as you’re a registered user of Gogobot (a free travel planning website like tripit), you can RSVP to party with tthe team tonight at Raven Bar in SoMa with free drinks, free bites, DJs and tasty treats. Guests will enjoy: - Complimentary drinks... »
10 Connect :: group art show - April 13-May 25. Exhibition of the remarkable work of ten artists who helped pave the way for a distinctive, flourishing arts community in Jingletown. (free)Celebrate Oakland's 160th Birthday - Friday, April 27 - Friday, ... »
Not to be confused with the defunct Criolla Kitchen. Fans of Puerto Rican food should be glad to hear that a new pop-up is brewing in the East Bay by the name of Cocina Criolla — a name no one should have any confusions about given that the more New Or... »
Lately I’ve been walking on the part of Oakland underlain by the large Pleistocene alluvial fan (see the city geologic map). As I go, I mentally map it into separate entities, and one of them is Haddon Hill, bounded by the lake, 580 and Park Boulevard.... »
When it comes to road trips, my favorite way out is to the west. The first part of the drive isn't much fun, but it all melts away when the Blue Ridge Mountains come into sight. And once you get... »
All the windows at the Piedmont Apartments are covered up and the residents are worried. »
