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Bay Area residents share stories behind the traditional Chinese funeral practice

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As a Chinese international student who has been studying and living in the United States since high school, I consider myself an ambassador bridging the two cultures. I am always interested in exploring how some traditional Chinese cultural practices are being practiced here in the United States. During my last quarter at Stanford University, I […]

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Luc Besson’s ‘Dracula’ is more fairy tale than scary tale

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Dracula, worn as he is, continues to survive the light of day. Controversial director Luc Besson presents a run-of-the-mill take on horror’s most iconic monster — though his is less a horror film and more a fantasy romance, shadowed by predatory violence. In medieval Romania, Prince Vlad II (Caleb Landry Jones) — otherwise known as

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Book Review: In “As a Jew,” Sarah Hurwitz explores Jewish identity in diaspora

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Sarah Hurwitz has become a kind of Rorschach test for the Jewish American community. Since beginning her book tour in early September for As a Jew: Reclaiming Our Story From Those Who Try To Blame, Shame, and Erase Us, Hurwitz has found herself the target of accusations from across the ideological spectrum. She has become renowned for saying the quiet

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Alcatraz Island to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day Sunrise Gathering

Alcatraz Sunrise Ceremony Sheds Light on Indigenous People’s Day

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On Monday, Oct. 10, people from all across the United States gathered on Alcatraz Island to celebrate the annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day Sunrise Gathering. This event commemorates the 1969-1971 occupation of the island by Bay Area Native Americans and aims to celebrate the courage and resilience of Native Americans in spite of years of dislocation.

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Decorative ‘Welcome’ sign, Diwali

Community identity on full display at 2022 Bay Area Diwali Festival

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Cupertino — Scents of decadent food stall delights; enchanting tunes and riveting musical acts; beaming smiles amongst cheerful crowds, and flashes of colours from the elegant sarees, dhotis and other garments adorning so many of the hundreds of attendees who had flocked from far and wide to immerse themselves in the cultural melting pot at

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Can a software engineer’s path lead him to a professional kitchen? He has a plan to do it.

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BERKELEY, CA – Stephen New is halfway through his customary lap around the aisles of Berkeley Bowl, an organic grocery store locals obsess over. He reaches for a four dollar GT’s Synergy kombucha, like always, before arriving at his favorite destination: bulk and fresh produce. He tosses all kinds of mushrooms into the cart: maitake,

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