Food

Metro Eats $10 Meals

Le Paradis Vietnamese Restaurant and French Bakery located on the corner of D Street and Mission is easy to miss, but if you know Vietnamese food, the red sign that spells out “PHO,” is sure to catch your eye. The family owned eatery has been satisfying taste buds for more than a decade.  Alice Nguyen, the owner, was a...

The Popularity of Organic Food Grows in the Bay Area

Several restaurants across the San Francisco Bay Area are moving toward becoming organic and are part of an ever expanding health and environmentally conscious group, according to local chefs. They are driven by a common desire to offer patrons organic food–fruits and vegetables free of chemical pesticides, meat and dairy that are hormone-free, and fish caught in the wild...

Julian’s BBQ Aims to Combine Food, Music and Community

Keith Burks, owner and manager of downtown Hayward’s newest restaurant, Julian’s BBQ Beer and Wine, hopes he and his restaurant can play a major role in the local community. Julian’s, which officially opened in June 2012, tested the first trial of live music after the ban lifted around that time, and has recently started a new community program that...

African Inspired Restaurant Shows Potential, Faces Struggles

“I just want this place to be filled up,” said Richmond Apande, who has taken up residence at 943 B St. with his new business venture, Kupe Studio Restaurant and Lounge, an African and Caribbean inspired bar and grill in the heart of downtown Hayward. Apande, 45, of Antioch, and his family, originally from the village of Nyasoso in Cameroon,...

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Fish market in Manila, Philippines PHOTO / Crescencio Boysie Liasos, The Pioneer

El restaurante Los Compadres cumplió 46 años en Hayward

El restaurante Los Compadres ubicado en le calle C, frente al municipio original de la ciudad de Hayward, cumplió  46 años des servicio este pasado 8 de febrero. Conocido como uno de los pocos restaurantes originales mexicanos en la ciudad, por el tiempo y la reputación del restaurante se debe a la genialidad de Ignacio y Teresa Ramírez, quienes...

Pioneer Holiday Recipe: “Gingersnapped” Pumpkin Cheesecake Puts New Twist on Holiday Classic

The holiday season is upon us, which means that families take time out of their hectic schedules to come together around the dinner table. Many families find comfort in this tradition of sharing delicious food and recipes that have been in the family for generations. Now is the time to put on your aprons and get those ovens baking...

Locals Come Together at Farmers Market

The parking lot of the NewPark Mall is home every Sunday to the Co-Op Farmers Market, which supports nearby and local businesses. Every week there are multiple booths lined up and crowds of people walking through the parking lot browsing and purchasing a variety of products. From fresh organic fruits and vegetables to homemade baked goods, vendors are able...

San Leandro Proposes Village Market Place

San Leandro residents gathered at City Hall on Sept. 27 to learn the plans for the City of San Leandro’s newly proposed Village Marketplace that seeks to bring new activity to the city’s downtown area. Nearly 40 residents were introduced to the preliminary design concepts of the project and were invited to communicate their personal visions for the site...

Fine Dining in Hayward? Definitely.

Somewhat concealed by overhanging trees just across the street from the B Street BART parking lot, the restaurant Neumanali offers a fine dining experience without leaving Hayward. While Hayward is not often associated with fine dining restaurants and lavish wine selections, Neumanali breaks those barriers with a romantic setting, good food and great service. Located across from the B...






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Warren Hall Demolition Allows Rare Opportunity to Map Hayward Fault

The USGS will measure the velocity of the waves released by the demolition to better understand th impact of future earthquakes.
In a landmark study of the Hayward Fault, the United States Geological Survey plans to record seismic waves released by the demolition of Warren Hall in mid-August to study...

Aramark Workers Gain Campus Support

As Aramark workers on the CSU East Bay campus continue their struggle to become unionized, other groups located on campus are finding ways to band together and support the cause. CSUEB’s Associated Students Inc. drafted their resolution in support of the student workers of Aramark last week, but due to lack of research and insight on the matter, the resolution has been postponed until further findings can be made. “We’re really going to make sure we do our part to make sure students get a

San Leandro Looks to Restore Creek

Local activist groups seek to raise creek levels and reintroduce natural wildlife.
Two things became clear Monday night as Councilmember Michael Gregory furnished the stage for speakers to present their plans to the council: the city wants to do something with...

Concerns About Meiklejohn’s Broken Elevator

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George Jenkins, a custodian at CSU East Bay for the past five years came to work at the crack of dawn, not aware of what would come next. Jenkins,...

Oakland Plans to Improve Bicyclist Safety

A cyclist rides his bike around Oakland’s Lake Merrit.
Oakland ranks the 13th safest city to ride a bicycle, according to the Alliance for Walking and Biking. The city is working to make the streets of Oakland pedestrian-friendly....

Price of A College Education Takes a Financial Toll

Student debt in the United States has tripled between 2004 and 2012 reaching an alarming 1.1 trillion dollars; and on July 1st student loan rates are expected to double. According to the New York Federal Reserve Bank, student loans have exceeded other consumer debts, surpassing auto loans and credit cards to become the second largest source of debt in the nation. “There’s too much student debt, it’s a real burden on people’s future, lives and career choices so we need to try and make major

Earthquake Preparedness at CSUEB

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The ground is shaking; classmates look at each other. A second jolt is rumbling, shaking hard.  Loose items, like projectiles, fly off the desktops. The instructor calls: drop, cover...

Former President Norma Rees Remembered at CSU East Bay

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Norma Rees, former president of CSU East Bay from 1990 to 2006, died in her Hayward home last week leaving behind a legacy of new curriculums, new campus buildings...

CSU East Bay Professor is a Role Model for Women Referees

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CSU East Bay Kinesiology professor, Leticia Malavasi, uses her passion for health and fitness to serve as a role model female soccer referee and to personally train clients to...

Argenal Works to Prepare Men’s Basketball Team

Gus Argenal takes on men’s head basketball coaching position.
CSU East Bay’s recently hired head men’s basketball coach, Gus Argenal, hopes to create a culture of quality student athletes next season, who both excel academically and on the...

August Date Likely for Warren Hall Demolition

The only remnants of Warren Hall’s main floor is the elevator and campus vault.
The iconic 13-story building staring down at thousands of East Bay residents is going out with a bang. Warren Hall, located on CSU East Bay’s Hayward campus, is set...

Coaching Corps Brings Boys and Girls Club to CSUEB

The children enjoyed playing football with the student volunteers.
On Friday, a group of first through fifth graders from the Boys and Girls Club of Hesperian Elementary were provided an opportunity to come to CSU East Bay to...