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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 | Sep 6, 2017

Photo By Nicholas Wong

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 | Sep 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 | Sep 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 | Sep 5, 2017

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A Conversation with David Bacon

by Azucena Rasilla | Sep 6, 2017

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Labor of Love at Creative Growth Art Center

by Janelle Bitker | Sep 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 | Sep 5, 2017

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Dolores Fights the Power 1

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

by Kelly Vance | Sep 6, 2017

Photo By Gene Tomko

Delta Disciples: I Am the Blues

Country blues still alive and kicking in Mississippi.

by Kelly Vance | Sep 5, 2017

Photo By Andria Lo

A Taste of Morocco in Oakland 2

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

by Janelle Bitker | Sep 6, 2017

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Culinaria Pig Roast at Forage Kitchen

by Amyra Soriano | Sep 6, 2017

Photo By Karel Chladek

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 | Sep 5, 2017

DJ QBert at The New Parish

by Deanna Boutte | Aug 30, 2017

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Mary J. Blige at Paramount Theatre

by Azucena Rasilla | Aug 30, 2017

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Pascuala Ilabaca and LoCura at Ashkenaz

by Azucena Rasilla | Aug 30, 2017

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

by Robert Gammon | Sep 6, 2017

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

by Matt St. John | Sep 11, 2017

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

by Darwin BondGraham | Sep 7, 2017

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

by Robert Gammon | Sep 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 | Sep 8, 2017

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

by Darwin BondGraham | Sep 8, 2017

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

by Nichole Bloom | Sep 8, 2017

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

by Darwin BondGraham | Sep 10, 2017

Photo By Jessica Lynn

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 | Sep 11, 2017

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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 | Sep 11, 2017

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

by Robert Gammon | Sep 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 | Sep 12, 2017

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

by Jessica Lynn | Sep 14, 2017

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

by Amyra Soriano | Sep 8, 2017

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Proposition Chicken to Open a Second Location in Oakland 1

The Hayes Valley restaurant is coming to Lakeshore Avenue.

by Matt St. John | Sep 8, 2017

Janelle Bitker

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

by Janelle Bitker | Sep 11, 2017

Catered To You's Fish Sandwich Focus of New Short Film 3

by Janelle Bitker | Sep 12, 2017

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

by Ayah Mouhktar | Sep 14, 2017