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NFL Anthem Policy Shows Owners’ Cowardice, Not Patriotism 1
Team owners capitulated to President Trump’s divisive rants and spat on individual freedom this week by banning protests during the national anthem at football games.
by Chris De Benedetti | May 24, 2018
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Oakland Police Brings Back Its Horse-Mounted Unit 7
It's more of a public relations campaign — and a costly one at that.
by Darwin BondGraham | May 23, 2018
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The Killer Inside Me 12
Five years ago, I became one of the thousands of men diagnosed every year in the U.S. with HPV-related throat cancer.
by Brent King | May 23, 2018
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Wall Street Comes to Alameda 6
The world's largest private equity firm buys the island's largest apartment complex.
by Rasheed Shabazz | May 23, 2018
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Clarifying California's Rules About Medical Marijuana Cards
Why the confusion over medical marijuana cards persists despite legalization.
by David Downs | May 23, 2018
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Letters of the Week: Our Readers Chime in on Last Week's Issue
by East Bay Express readers | May 23, 2018
News Blogs
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Friday’s Briefing: Bay Area Home Prices Hit Record High; Ghost Ship Defendant Denied Release
by Kathleen Richards | May 25, 2018
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Taj Reid Found Guilty of Rigging State Construction Contracts and Accepting Bribes 3
The son of Oakland Council President Larry Reid faces up to 20 years in prison and $750,000 in fines.
by Darwin BondGraham | May 25, 2018
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ACLU Files Lawsuit Against ICE Related to Its Use of License Plate Reader Databases
by Josh Slowiczek | May 24, 2018
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Thursday’s Briefing: Berkeley Police Waited Six Years to Test Rape Kit; Alameda Officials Worried About Soil Safety at Alameda Point
by Kathleen Richards | May 24, 2018
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Wednesday’s Briefing: Oakland Public Ethics Commission Investigating Desley Brooks; Fire Officials Urge Oakland Hills Residents to Prepare for Fire Season 2
by Kathleen Richards | May 23, 2018
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PAC Money Invades 15th District Assembly Race 7
A network of pro-charter school donors is spending big on behalf of Buffy Wicks, while the California Nurses Association is touting Rochelle Pardue-Okimoto.
by Darwin BondGraham | May 18, 2018
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In the 15th Assembly District, Six Candidates Appear to Have a Shot at the Top Two Spots 11
It looks like the race will come down to a contest among Judy Appel, Ben Bartlett, Jovanka Beckles, Dan Kalb, Rochelle Pardue-Okimoto, and Buffy Wicks.
by Darwin BondGraham | May 16, 2018
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A Bare-Knuckle Fight for Top Cop 6
District Attorney Nancy O'Malley is in a heated battle against progressive civil rights firebrand Pamela Price.
by Steven Tavares | May 16, 2018
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Key Measures Are on June Ballot
Voters get to decide on a county childcare sales tax, a parcel tax for Oakland libraries, Emeryville's affordable housing bond, a regional bridge toll hike, and a $4 billion statewide parks bond.
by Darwin BondGraham | May 16, 2018
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Newsom and Who Else? 10
The former San Francisco mayor appears to be a shoo-in to make the top two in the governor's race. Who will join him? Plus, a roundup of other key statewide races.
by Steven Tavares | May 16, 2018
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