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How To Save The Movie Theater
Theaters are dying all over America even as moviegoers return. Some can be preserved if local governments get proactive about it.
 • Darrell Owens
The American Beauty of the East Bay
Americanism is facing its biggest challenge from extremism. The people of the Bay Area show why its worth fighting for.
 • Darrell Owens
The Fire Department vs. Traffic Safety Advocates
Street safety advocates are butting heads with fire officials. Swift fire response does not have to come at the cost of lives on the roadway. They can…
 • Darrell Owens
The Challenge of Commercial Upzoning
An analysis of commercial corridor upzoning for apartments in Berkeley, Calif. and the issues must be tackled to harmonize density with local business…
 • Darrell Owens
Darrell Owens on East Bay Yesterday Podcast
Promotional plug for a popular Bay Area podcast.
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Your Moral Duty to Vote in California
Detailing why we have to vote for Proposition 50 in California, regardless of whether you're a Democrat or Republican.
 • Darrell Owens
California Passes Mass Transit Upzoning
Senate Bill 79 is the third version of a transit-oriented upzoning law. After eight years of failed attempts, the proposal will soon be signed by Gavin…
 • Darrell Owens
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