Oakland’s Nikki Fortunato Bas and Emeryville’s John Bauters shared their visions on housing, healthcare and public safety.

Nia House, a Montessori preschool, has served low-income families since 1974 and now spends $700,000 per year on tuition subsidies. Catch up on this and other Berkeley retail and small business news.

Other East Bay restaurant closures in September 2024 include Mo's Wine Bar, Up & Under 2nd Pitch and Thai Delight.

Divided into three separate programs, the festival runs from Thursday through Oct. 19 at Rialto Cinemas Cerrito.