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Copper Spoon and Paulista Brazilian Kitchen Now Open in Oakland

Food & Drink

Copper Spoon and Paulista Brazilian Kitchen Now Open in Oakland

After months of buzzing and waiting, two high-profile restaurants finally opened in Oakland this weekend.

By Janelle Bitker

News

Berkeley's Pacific Steel Casting Is Closing

Berkeley's Pacific Steel Casting Is Closing

By Darwin BondGraham

Feature

The Mother and the Officer

The Mother and the Officer

By Darwin BondGraham

Arts Feature

At Manarchy, Male Strippers and Social Subversion Get Weird with Each Other

At Manarchy, Male Strippers and Social Subversion Get Weird with Each Other

By Jordan Ranft

News & Opinion

News

Activists Hasten Oakland's Slow-Moving Plans to Permit Homeless Encampments

Activists Hasten Oakland's Slow-Moving Plans to Permit Homeless Encampments

City officials took 22 months to propose three sites for sanctioned homeless encampments, and they recently offered one to some of their biggest critics — activists from The Village.

By Sam Lefebvre

Legalization Nation

Warehouse Weed Farming in Richmond's Wild West

Warehouse Weed Farming in Richmond's Wild West

The city's complicated and sticky process for licensing cannabis grows has prompted many cultivators to remain in the shadows.

By John Geluardi

Feature

Watching the Watchdog

Watching the Watchdog

Since Brenda Roberts became Oakland city auditor in 2015, productivity has plummeted, and ex-employees say the office has been wracked by a culture of abuse.

By Gabrielle Canon

Letters

Letters of the Week: A Response to our Cover Story

Letters of the Week: A Response to our Cover Story

Letters

Letters of the Week: Our Readers Chime in on Our Cover Story

Letters of the Week: Our Readers Chime in on Our Cover Story

We received a 'Thank You' Postcard in the mail

By East Bay Express readers

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Arts & Culture

Arts Feature

OMCA's Days of the Dead Exhibit Mourns Loved Ones, Ghost Ship, and the Election

OMCA's Days of the Dead Exhibit Mourns Loved Ones, Ghost Ship, and the Election

The exhibit provides space to celebrate and grieve.

By Azucena Rasilla

Art Pick

Oakland Print Fair at FLAX Art & Design

Oakland Print Fair at FLAX Art & Design

By Amyra Soriano

Books Pick

Stewart Harvey and Larry Harvey Talk About Burning Man

Stewart Harvey and Larry Harvey Talk About Burning Man

By Janelle Bitker

Blasted

Shotgun Players

Autumn Lights Festival

6th Annual Autumn Lights Festival

The Gardens at Lake Merritt

TURFinc. Dance Battle Festival III

TURFinc. Dance Battle Festival III

Jack London Square

Savage Love

Dan Savage:When Parents and Children Discover Kinks

Dan Savage:When Parents and Children Discover Kinks

It's Not The End of The World.

By Dan Savage

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Food & Drink

Restaurant Review

Maker's Common Is a Restaurant Truly for the People

Maker's Common Is a Restaurant Truly for the People

The new Berkeley market and eatery serves feel-good, cheese-focused meals.

By Janelle Bitker

Food Event Pick

El Cerrito Restaurant Week

El Cerrito Restaurant Week

By Janelle Bitker

Pacific Coast Brewery last Soiree

Pacific Coast Brewery’s 29th Anniversary Celebration

Pacific Coast Brewing Co.

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Movies

Movie Review

<i>Human Flow</i>: Gimme Shelter

Human Flow: Gimme Shelter

We’re living in a world of refugees.

By Kelly Vance

Movie Review

<i>Blade Runner 2049</i>: Making America Dismal Again

Blade Runner 2049: Making America Dismal Again

If you thought the 1982 version was depressing...

By Kelly Vance

The Secret Scripture

Smile

Adirindhi

Kingsman: The Golden Circle

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Music

Music

Second Line Vinyl to Bring Record Manufacturing to West Oakland

Second Line Vinyl to Bring Record Manufacturing to West Oakland

The first major record manufacturer in Oakland since the mid-'30s plans to offer other various music-industry resources under the name Bump Town, including a venue.

By Sam Lefebvre

Music

Boofrmda4 Talks About How Music Helped Her Deal with Tragedy

Boofrmda4 Talks About How Music Helped Her Deal with Tragedy

The Oakland singer makes club bangers out of personal struggle.

By Matt St. John

Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile

Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile (and the Sea Lice)

Fox Theater

Solange at the Greek Theatre

Solange (w/ special guests Earl Sweatshirt, Flying Lotus, and Chassol)

Greek Theatre

Caleon Fox

Caleon Fox & Friends

Complex Oakland

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Wednesday's Briefing: Unions Still Oppose Oakland Oak Knoll Project; Brown Open to Reducing Size of Tunnels Plan

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Berkeley's Pacific Steel Casting Is Closing

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Upcoming Restaurant Zys_Oakland to Give Ex-Cons a Second Chance

News - October 17, 10:06 AM

Tuesday’s Briefing: Crews Comb Fire Wreckage for Victims; Five Firefighters Injured in Santa Cruz Mountains Blaze

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Ambitious Cafe, Restaurant, and Bar Oeste to Reflect Oakland in Its Food and Staff

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Blasted @ Shotgun Players

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Activists Hasten Oakland's Slow-Moving Plans to Permit Homeless Encampments

City officials took 22 months to propose three sites for sanctioned homeless encampments, and they recently offered one to some of their biggest critics — activists from The Village.
In Dissing Oakland, Dubs Owners Are Making a Big Mistake

A letter to Joe Lacob and Peter Guber as the 2017-18 season gets underway.
Warehouse Weed Farming in Richmond's Wild West

The city's complicated and sticky process for licensing cannabis grows has prompted many cultivators to remain in the shadows.
The Mother and the Officer

Years after a fatal police shooting, one of the cops responsible is helping the victim's mom seek answers.
Ambitious Cafe, Restaurant, and Bar Oeste to Reflect Oakland in Its Food and Staff

Watching the Watchdog

Since Brenda Roberts became Oakland city auditor in 2015, productivity has plummeted, and ex-employees say the office has been wracked by a culture of abuse.
Say Goodbye to Pacific Coast Brewing, One of Oakland's Oldest Breweries
Will Oakland Adopt a Mansion Tax?

Councilmember Dan Kalb is developing a tiered property transfer tax that could raise rates on expensive homes and generate millions in new revenue.
Oakland Approves 'Safe Havens' for Homeless Camps and Services
Pozole, Birria, and More Homey Cooking at La Casita

Despite a new owner and name, the Fruitvale restaurant stays true to its Taqueria Campos days.

Urban Shield Task Force Appointee and Gun Dealer Calls Police Critics 'Terrorists'

The actions by Mike Grant, owner of the Gun Repair Unlimited in Dublin, prompted an apology from a county supervisor.
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Laney Students and Staff Express Concerns About the A’s Ballpark Plans

“This will flush out more of us.”
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Watching the Watchdog

Since Brenda Roberts became Oakland city auditor in 2015, productivity has plummeted, and ex-employees say the office has been wracked by a culture of abuse.
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Oakland Approves 'Safe Havens' for Homeless Camps and Services
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Attorneys Tell Federal Judge OPD Commanders Should Still be Disciplined for Mishandling Sex Crimes Case
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Blade Runner 2049: Making America Dismal Again

If you thought the 1982 version was depressing...
Mexican Alternative Band KINKY at Cornerstone
The Story Behind Marshawn Lynch's "Everybody vs. Trump" T-shirt

Mistah F.A.B. designed the shirt, which has since inspired knockoffs.
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