A Cautionary Tale 3

A beloved nonprofit has stirred controversy over its plan to open a medical cannabis dispensary in San Leandro.

by Steven Tavares on September 6, 2017

Warriors Have Yet to Repay Oakland for Parades 1

The city billed the team for more than $1 million and gave it an Aug. 18 deadline, but the Warriors have questioned some of Oakland’s expenses.

by Darwin BondGraham on September 6, 2017

Letters of the Week: Our Readers Chime in on the end of DACA, Soaring Home Prices, Antifa and More

by East Bay Express readers on September 6, 2017

Why the Oakland A’s Should Rethink the Laney College Site 19

A new ballpark in the Eastlake neighborhood likely would displace low-income immigrant residents and small businesses.

by Robert Gammon on September 5, 2017

A Conversation with David Bacon

by Azucena Rasilla on September 6, 2017

Labor of Love at Creative Growth Art Center

by Janelle Bitker on September 6, 2017

Dan Savage: Stranger Things

Should you tell roommates about your “slave”? Plus, what to do about a son’s bandage fetish.

by Dan Savage on September 5, 2017

Dolores Fights the Power

Stirring biopic documents labor leader Huerta’s life of struggle.

by Kelly Vance on September 6, 2017

Delta Disciples: I Am the Blues

Country blues still alive and kicking in Mississippi.

by Kelly Vance on September 5, 2017

A Taste of Morocco in Oakland 1

At Moroccan Palace Restaurant, tajines, couscous, and other traditional dishes are expertly prepared.

by Janelle Bitker on September 6, 2017

Culinaria Pig Roast at Forage Kitchen

by Amyra Soriano on September 6, 2017

The San Francisco Electronic Music Festival Spans Continents, Generations, and Styles

The eighteenth-annual San Francisco Electronic Music Festival features an impressive lineup of local and out-of-town acts.

by Sam Lefebvre on September 5, 2017

DJ QBert at The New Parish

by Deanna Boutte on August 30, 2017

Mary J. Blige at Paramount Theatre

by Azucena Rasilla on August 30, 2017

Pascuala Ilabaca and LoCura at Ashkenaz

by Azucena Rasilla on August 30, 2017

Wednesday’s Briefing: Four AlCo Sheriff’s Deputies Charged with Felonies; California AG to Sue Trump Over DACA

by Robert Gammon on September 6, 2017

An Oakland Foundation Invests $3 million in Oakland Public Schools 1

by Matt St. John on September 11, 2017

Oakland Police Chief and District Attorney Talk Public Safety at Town Hall 6

by Darwin BondGraham on September 7, 2017

Thursday’s Briefing: Alameda Council Rescinds Just Cause Law; Berkeley Requires Airbnb Hosts to Register

by Robert Gammon on September 7, 2017

Friday’s Briefing: Hurricane Irma Lays Waste to Caribbean; 8.1 Quake in Mexico Kills At Least 32 People

Plus monarch butterflies may be nearing extinction.

by Robert Gammon on September 8, 2017

Alameda County Sheriff Hosts 11th 'Urban Shield' Training for Emergency Responders and SWAT Teams

by Darwin BondGraham on September 8, 2017

Oakland Schools to Host Event on Saturday in Support of Immigrant Students 1

by Nichole Bloom on September 8, 2017

Bay Area Legislators Call for Prop 13 Tax Reform to Address Commercial Property 'Loophole' 3

by Darwin BondGraham on September 10, 2017

Monday’s Briefing: Berkeley Protests Cost Over $1.5M This Year; California May Move Primary to March

Plus, more than 1,000 protesters demonstrate in Oakland against Trump’s DACA decision.

by Robert Gammon on September 11, 2017

Peralta College Trustees Considering Contract with Arms Industry Lobbyist Known for Anti-Immigration Stance 3

Some faculty are questioning the proposal to hire American Defense International because of the firm's work with arms makers, and its links to anti-immigration groups.

by Darwin BondGraham on September 11, 2017

Tuesday’s Briefing: Brown Waters Down Sanctuary State Bill; Lawmakers OK Plan to Protect Immigrant Tenants 1

by Robert Gammon on September 12, 2017

Organizers Announce Steve Bannon Will Speak at UC Berkeley's 'Free Speech Week' 5

However, campus officials say they've received no confirmation that the speaking event will take place.

by Jessica Lynn on September 12, 2017

California Legislature Passes Bill That Could Give Former Juvenile Offenders a Fresh Start

by Jessica Lynn on September 14, 2017

Chick’n Rice Brings Americanized Thai Street Food to Downtown Berkeley 2

by Amyra Soriano on September 8, 2017

Proposition Chicken to Open a Second Location in Oakland 1

The Hayes Valley restaurant is coming to Lakeshore Avenue.

by Matt St. John on September 8, 2017

Original Pattern Brewing Nears Its Debut in the Jack London Area 1

by Janelle Bitker on September 11, 2017

Living Room Light Exchange to Premiere Its Fourth Season on Art, New Media, and Tech Culture

by Ayah Mouhktar on September 14, 2017