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Role Reversals in the Oakland Mayor's Race 10
In the Oakland mayor's race, the normally staid Libby Schaaf has come out swinging, while one of her top challengers, the usually brash Cat Brooks, is acting more like a Fortune 500 CEO.
by Steven Tavares | Oct 17, 2018
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Richmond at a Crossroads 3
The city is on the verge of an economic boom: Will Mayor Tom Butt, a longtime city official, lead it to prosperity, or will the Richmond Progressive Alliance take full control of City Hall?
by John Geluardi | Oct 17, 2018
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Island Gone Wild 3
This has been a crazy year in Alameda politics, and it's about to get crazier.
by Steven Tavares | Oct 17, 2018
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The Express' November 2018 Endorsement Guide 5
We endorse Schaaf, Ezzy Ashcraft, and Butt; along with Fortunato Bas, Thao, Middleton, and Whitaker for Oakland council and Knox White and Oddie for Alameda council.
by The Editorial Board | Oct 17, 2018
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Wednesday’s Briefing: Prop. 6 Gas Tax Repeal Surges in Polls; Kidney Dialysis Industry to Spend at Least $99 Million on Prop. 8
by Express Staff | Oct 17, 2018
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New Documentary 'The Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin' Celebrates Iconoclast Writer
Arwen Curry's study of the Berkeley sci-fi legend has been 10 years in the making.
by Janis Hashe | Oct 17, 2018
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Blockchain-Powered Our Music Festival Comes to Berkeley
by Madeline Wells | Oct 17, 2018
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Taking Sides in Oakland Council District 2
Councilmember Abel Guillen has mediated development conflicts and budget battles, but his opponent Nikki Fortunato Bas believes the councilmember should be more of an advocate.
by Darwin BondGraham | Oct 17, 2018
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The Acharis' Dark Inward Journey 1
Oakland's Shaun Wagner and Mila Punccini take control of their artistic destiny, together.
by Kyle Roe | Oct 17, 2018
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Oakland Council District 4 Is a Wide-Open Contest 1
With the incumbent quitting, the race features seven candidates, including three who are running as a slate.
by Darwin BondGraham | Oct 17, 2018
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No Punches Thrown in Oakland Council District 6 2
Opponents of Desley Brooks have yet to go on the offensive despite the incumbent's problems.
by Steven Tavares | Oct 17, 2018
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A Guide to Oakland's Ballot Measures
Six measures on the November ballot include new taxes, tax breaks, changes to existing taxes, worker and tenant protections, and education funding.
by Darwin BondGraham | Oct 17, 2018
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