Oakland

Pavement played their first show of the year on July 17 at the Mosswood Meltdown pre-party in Oakland, California. The band delivered a loose three-minute cover of Led Zeppelin's Stairway to Heaven midway through the set.

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Several new eateries have opened or soft-launched in Berkeley and Oakland, offering flavors from Ohlone traditions to Lanzhou noodles and Guam-inspired dishes. These openings highlight a growing food scene in the region. Highlights include an Ohlone cafe at Lawrence Hall of Science and a sticky rice spot near UC Berkeley.