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Eco Watch

The Problems With Bioplastics

People mistakenly try to recycle them, thereby contaminating the waste stream. Plus, they're not really compostable.

By Nisha Balaram

Feature

The East Bay's Tow Hustle

By Josh Slowiczek

Restaurant Review

Maejoo Is Small But Mighty

By Katherine Hamilton

Feature

Towing for Dollars in Alameda

By Rasheed Shabazz

News & Opinion

Seven Days

Pro-Tenant and Pro-Housing

East Bay voters made it clear that they favor candidates who advocate not only for more renter protections and more homeless services, but also, more housing.

By Robert Gammon

Feature

'What Does the Apocalypse Smell Like?'

As we move into an uncertain, potentially dystopian future, Lindsay Tunkl uses performance art to explore death and the end of the world.

By Janelle Bitker

News

OPD Cop Caught Making Apparent False Statements After Injury Crash

An Oakland police officer claimed he 'stopped fully' before smashing into a motorcyclist and even lectured the person he hurt. But a nearby surveillance camera contradicts his account.

By Darwin BondGraham

Letters

Letters of the Week: Our Readers Chime in on Last Week's Issue

By East Bay Express readers

Letters

Letters of the Week: Our Readers Chime in on Last Week's Issue

By East Bay Express readers

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Arts & Culture

Arts Feature

Local Filmmakers Capture the Immigrant Experience Through Young People's Eyes

This week brings screenings of 'ANNOUNCEMENT,' 'The Perfect Immigrant,' 'Futbolistas 4 Life.'

By Janis Hashe

Arts Feature

New BAMPFA Exhibit Spotlights the Rise of Tibetan Contemporary Art

'Boundless' brings the work of the diaspora to Berkeley.

By Momo Chang

Staff Picks

What is Border Art? A Califas Panel Discussion

Califas: Art of the US-Mexico Borderlands

Richmond Art Center

Latin Standards

The Marsh Berkeley

Redemption of a Dogg

Paramount Theatre

Savage Love

Savage Love: Bound and Gagging

How to find safe bondage partners.

By Dan Savage

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Yummy Grill Brings Afghan Cuisine to Fruitvale

Featuring kabobs, bolani, mantu, and more.

By Katherine Hamilton

Staff Picks

Decolonized Dinne

A PLACE For Sustainable Living

More Food Stories >> Food & Drink Listings >> Dining Guide >>

Movies

Movie Review

South Korea's 'Burning' Floats on a Cloud of Doom

The love triangle melodrama is one of the most intriguing films of the season.

By Kelly Vance

Movie Review

‘The Ballad of Buster Scruggs’ Is an Eerie, Slapstick Tune Indeed

Odd Ducks in the Old West, courtesy of the Coen brothers.

By Kelly Vance

Movie Review

‘A Private War’ Shows How a War Correspondent Did Things Her Way

Rosamund Pike stars as a determined Marie Colvin.

By Kelly Vance

Now Playing

Suspiria

Wildlife

Museo

Dr. Seuss' The Grinch 3D

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Music

The Oakland Symphony Debuts a Classical Tribute to Ghost Ship

Composer Richard Marriott found inspiration in the fire and its victims for his new concerto.

By Jasmine Garnett

Music

Trey Coastal Carves Out Unique Sound in Bay Area Rap Scene

Meet the guys behind the couch-in-Lake Merritt music video.

By Azucena Rasilla

Staff Picks

Barrio Manouche

The New Parish

The Soft White Sixties

Starline Social Club

Mom Jeans

Cornerstone Craft Beer & Live Music

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Recent Blog Posts

News - November 16, 10:09 AM

Friday’s Briefing: NorCal Has Worst Air in the World; Hundreds Still Missing as Death Toll Climbs

Arts & Music - November 15, 5:02 PM

Alphabet Rockers Spotlight Dreamers, Immigration Issues with 'Walls' Music Video

News - November 15, 10:13 AM

Thursday’s Briefing: Camp Fire Smoke Closes Bay Area Colleges; Fire Survivors Living in Tents at Walmart Parking Lot

News - November 14, 3:26 PM

East Bay Activists Distribute Face Masks to Homeless Residents to Protect from Smoke

News - November 14, 10:35 AM

Close Election Contests That We're Still Watching

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People mistakenly try to recycle them, thereby contaminating the waste stream. Plus, they're not really compostable.

East Bay voters made it clear that they favor candidates who advocate not only for more renter protections and more homeless services, but also, more housing.

As we move into an uncertain, potentially dystopian future, Lindsay Tunkl uses performance art to explore death and the end of the world.

An Oakland police officer claimed he 'stopped fully' before smashing into a motorcyclist and even lectured the person he hurt. But a nearby surveillance camera contradicts his account.

This week brings screenings of 'ANNOUNCEMENT,' 'The Perfect Immigrant,' 'Futbolistas 4 Life.'

'Boundless' brings the work of the diaspora to Berkeley.

Richmond Art Center

The Marsh Berkeley

Paramount Theatre

How to find safe bondage partners.

Drake’s Brewing Co. employed its spirit of innovation when inventing its new champagne-like Extra Brut IPA.

Featuring kabobs, bolani, mantu, and more.

A PLACE For Sustainable Living

The love triangle melodrama is one of the most intriguing films of the season.

Odd Ducks in the Old West, courtesy of the Coen brothers.

Rosamund Pike stars as a determined Marie Colvin.

Composer Richard Marriott found inspiration in the fire and its victims for his new concerto.

Meet the guys behind the couch-in-Lake Merritt music video.

The New Parish

Starline Social Club

Cornerstone Craft Beer & Live Music

What is Border Art? A Califas Panel Discussion @ Richmond Art Center

An exhibit exploring representations of the US-Mexico "borderlands" with a special emphasis...

Barrio Manouche @ The New Parish

Mission Delirium, Calafia Armada...

Decolonized Dinner @ A PLACE For Sustainable Living

Most Popular Stories

People mistakenly try to recycle them, thereby contaminating the waste stream. Plus, they're not really compostable.

Towing companies are taking cars illegally, and it's costing people. One of the worst offenders is PPI Towing of Oakland.

Since 2013, more than 1,400 vehicles have been towed from one West End apartment complex by one company: PPI Towing.

The modern yet petite San Leandro Korean restaurant offers limited seating and menu options, but delivers on quality and taste.

Health officials and activists team up to distribute respirator masks to the unhoused as smoky air shrouds the East Bay.

A handy election guide.

Towing companies are taking cars illegally, and it's costing people. One of the worst offenders is PPI Towing of Oakland.

Homeless residents are testing the scope of the recent Martin v. Boise decision in a bid to stop camp closures.

At the new Oakland Chinatown restaurant, enjoy traditional Shanxi-style knife-shaved noodles made by a third-generation noodle-maker.

Alameda's interim city manager and city attorney say emails among top officials discussing Mayor Trish Herrera Spencer's refusal to pay back $100 must be kept secret.

She is a longtime community activist and organizer, has run organizations as an executive director, and is deeply committed to serving the people of Oakland.

An Oakland police officer claimed he 'stopped fully' before smashing into a motorcyclist and even lectured the person he hurt. But a nearby surveillance camera contradicts his account.

A handy election guide.

An Oakland police officer claimed he 'stopped fully' before smashing into a motorcyclist and even lectured the person he hurt. But a nearby surveillance camera contradicts his account.

Rosamund Pike stars as a determined Marie Colvin.

OPD released multiple videos of the shooting from police body cameras that recorded the killing of Joshua Pawlik.

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