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Best of the East Bay 2017

Best of the East Bay 2017: Entertainment & Nightlife

From secret rooftops to red-hued bars, it's our writers' favorites of the year!

By Express staff and contributors

Best of the East Bay 2017

Best of the East Bay 2017: Food & Drink Writers' Picks

By Express staff and contributors

Best of the East Bay 2017

Best of the East Bay 2017: Arts & Music

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Best of the East Bay 2017

Best of the East Bay 2017: Shopping & Services

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Best of the East Bay 2017

Best of the East Bay 2017: Readers' Poll Winners!

Congratulations!

By East Bay Express readers

Best of the East Bay 2017: Cannabis

From CBD to extracts, its our writers' favs.

By Express staff and contributors

Best of the East Bay 2017: Arts & Music

From rap tapes to Buddhist meditation, it's our writers' favs!

By Express staff and contributors

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News & Opinion

News

Court-Appointed Monitor Who Oversees Oakland Police Department Could Have Blocked Controversial Promotions — but He Didn’t.

Robert Warshaw has the power to demote high-ranking officers and even fire the police chief.

By Darwin BondGraham and Ali Winston

News

Young Professionals Only? Housemates Accuse Landlord of Rejecting Subtenant Applications in Hopes of Vacating Rent-Controlled Unit.

The landlord denies this. But tenants rights’ groups say more and more property owners are turning down these subtenant applications in an effort to increase rents.

By Sam Lefebvre

News

Telegraph Media Acquires the East Bay Express

Telegraph Media has invested in local journalism as it has grown.

By Express Editorial Staff

Letters

Letters of the Week: Our Readers Chime in on the New Bike-Share Program in Oakland

By East Bay Express readers

Letters

Letters of The Week: Our Music Section is Getting Some Love

By East Bay Express readers

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Arts & Culture

Visual Art

Going Viral To Save The Planet

Berkeley-based Hannah Rothstein fights climate change with memes.

By Rick Paulas

Theater

Bindlestiff Studio Presents <i>Tagalog 2017</i>

Bindlestiff Studio Presents Tagalog 2017

By Ruth Gebreyesus

Books Pick

Literary Pachanga with Christine Granados and Friends

By Ruth Gebreyesus

Savage Love

Dan Savage: No Orgasms

Also: Odd rituals

By Dan Savage

More Arts Stories >> Arts & Culture Staff Picks >> Arts Listings >>

Food & Drink

Food Event Pick

Yo Tambien to Bring Arepas to Cosecha Anniversary

By Janelle Bitker

Brew The Right Thing

Good Brew, Better Cause: Faction's Ales for ALS

By Nick Miller

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

Movies

Movie Review

<i>Lady Macbeth</i>: What? Another Gothic Sexual Melodrama?

Lady Macbeth: What? Another Gothic Sexual Melodrama?

But actress Florence Pugh makes this British meller memorable.

By Kelly Vance

Movie Review

<i>Harold and Lillian</i>: Real-Life Love in La-La Land

Harold and Lillian: Real-Life Love in La-La Land

Entertaining doc takes us behind the scenes with people who made the movies.

By Kelly Vance

Movie Review

What Happened at Dunkirk?

Christopher Nolan's war movie shows us, masterfully.

By Kelly Vance

Movie Review

Manifesto: I Remember Dada

Cate Blanchett showcase takes pretentious tedium to unheard-of levels.

By Kelly Vance

Now Playing

Fidaa

Meesaya Murukku

The Little Hours

Despicable Me 3 3D

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Music

Show Preview

Fourth Annual Fresh Jamz at the Lake

By Azucena Rasilla

Backbeat

This 183-Track Compilation Benefits Ghost Ship Fire Relief, Black Lives Matter, and St. James Infirmary

Ratskin Records’ herculean Rogue Pulse / Gravity Collapse strongly represents murky sectors of the local underground.

By Sam Lefebvre

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Recent Blog Posts

News - July 25, 1:49 PM

String of Homeless Encampment Fires Highlight Dangers to Residents: Firefighters Called to Sites Every Two Days Earlier This Year

News - July 25, 10:12 AM

Ethics Commission: Oakland Councilmember McElhaney Violated Conflict-of-Interest Rules, Accepted Illegal Gifts

Food & Drink - July 24, 2:50 PM

Draw Billiard Club Approaches its Downtown Berkeley Unveiling

Food & Drink - July 21, 2:46 PM

Izakaya-style Shinmai Opens Tonight in Oakland

Food & Drink - July 14, 1:29 PM

Daniel Patterson to Transform Oakland's Haven into Alta CA

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From secret rooftops to red-hued bars, it's our writers' favorites of the year!

Congratulations!

From CBD to extracts, its our writers' favs.

From rap tapes to Buddhist meditation, it's our writers' favs!

Robert Warshaw has the power to demote high-ranking officers and even fire the police chief.

The landlord denies this. But tenants rights’ groups say more and more property owners are turning down these subtenant applications in an effort to increase rents.

Telegraph Media has invested in local journalism as it has grown.

Berkeley-based Hannah Rothstein fights climate change with memes.

Also: Odd rituals

But actress Florence Pugh makes this British meller memorable.

Entertaining doc takes us behind the scenes with people who made the movies.

Christopher Nolan's war movie shows us, masterfully.

Cate Blanchett showcase takes pretentious tedium to unheard-of levels.

Ratskin Records’ herculean Rogue Pulse / Gravity Collapse strongly represents murky sectors of the local underground.

CAMP EDMO Nature Program @ CAMP EDMO

Need camp in late July and August? Towards the end of summer,...

Brown Sisters Triva Night @ Ben & Nick's Bar & Grill

Prizes: Free pitchers for both the overall winning team and the highest-scoring...

Trivia Tuesdays with Nicole @ Rosenblum Cellars

It’s as easy as Drink, Play, Win! 5 rounds of 10 Questions...

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The landlord denies this. But tenants rights’ groups say more and more property owners are turning down these subtenant applications in an effort to increase rents.

Robert Warshaw has the power to demote high-ranking officers and even fire the police chief.

Reporters and media banned from attending ceremony for first time in recent memory.

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Using public records, we've identified most of the officers and top brass referred to in the Swanson-Barron report.

From kickback schemes to political battles, Alameda County's emergency medical system has its share of issues.

City leaders aren’t saying whether they’ll hold top OPD commanders accountable for burying internal investigations of a sex crime scandal.

Bone broth reigns supreme at the Emeryville restaurant.

Reporters and media banned from attending ceremony for first time in recent memory.

After today’s court hearing, Chief Anne Kirkpatrick says court monitor ‘very pleased’ by promotions.

Using public records, we've identified most of the officers and top brass referred to in the Swanson-Barron report.

The Oakland-based internet radio show holds space for conversations around rituals, healing, and community.

Re: Court-Appointed Monitor Who Oversees Oakland Police Department Could Have Blocked Controversial Promotions — but He Didn’t.

Re: Ethics Commission: Oakland Councilmember McElhaney Violated Conflict-of-Interest Rules, Accepted Illegal Gifts

Re: Young Professionals Only? Housemates Accuse Landlord of Rejecting Subtenant Applications in Hopes of Vacating Rent-Controlled Unit.

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