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The East Bay's Tow Hustle

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The East Bay's Tow Hustle

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

By Josh Slowiczek

Food & Drink

Food Connections

Food Connections

By Momo Chang

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Towing for Dollars in Alameda

Towing for Dollars in Alameda

By Rasheed Shabazz

Food & Drink

Meet Kolobok, a Russian Food Truck and Mobile Restaurant

Meet Kolobok, a Russian Food Truck and Mobile Restaurant

By Katherine Hamilton

News & Opinion

Eco Watch

The Problems With Bioplastics

The Problems With Bioplastics

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

By Nisha Balaram

Seven Days

Pro-Tenant and Pro-Housing

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?'

'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

Letters

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

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

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

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

New BAMPFA Exhibit Spotlights the Rise of Tibetan Contemporary Art

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

By Momo Chang

Oakland Turkey Trot

Oakland Turkey Trot

Oakland Public Library, Lakeview Branch

Does a Dog Have Buddha Nature?

Does a Dog Have Buddha Nature?

Kroeber Hall

Everything Is Illuminated

Everything is Illuminated

Aurora Theatre

Savage Love

Savage Love: Bound and Gagging

Savage Love: Bound and Gagging

How to find safe bondage partners.

By Dan Savage

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On the Brightside

On the Brightside

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

By Express Narratives

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Food & Drink

Restaurant Review

Maejoo Is Small But Mighty

Maejoo Is Small But Mighty

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

By Katherine Hamilton

Restaurant Review

Yummy Grill Brings Afghan Cuisine to Fruitvale

Yummy Grill Brings Afghan Cuisine to Fruitvale

Featuring kabobs, bolani, mantu, and more.

By Katherine Hamilton

Dungeness Crab Holiday Feast

Dungeness Crab Holiday Feast

Hopscotch

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Movies

Movie Review

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

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

‘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

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

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

Rosamund Pike stars as a determined Marie Colvin.

By Kelly Vance

Beautiful Boy

Sarkar

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

Blindspotting

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Music

Music

The Oakland Symphony Debuts a Classical Tribute to Ghost Ship

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

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

Father

Father

The New Parish

Municipal Waste

Municipal Waste

The UC Theatre

The Art Of Storytellin’ OutKast Tribute Party

The Art Of Storytellin’ OutKast Tribute Party

Starline Social Club

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Recent Blog Posts

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Food Connections

Food & Drink - November 20, 11:02 AM

Meet Kolobok, a Russian Food Truck and Mobile Restaurant

News - November 20, 10:06 AM

Tuesday’s Briefing: Flash Floods Now Threaten Paradise; GOP on the Verge of Losing Another Calif. House Seat

News - November 19, 10:09 AM

Monday’s Briefing: Camp Fire, 77 Dead, 993 Missing; Smoke to Clear Tuesday Night Due to Rain and Wind

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Oakland Turkey Trot @ Oakland Public Library, Lakeview Branch

More than just a healthy start to the holiday, the Oakland Turkey...

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Towing for Dollars in Alameda

Since 2013, more than 1,400 vehicles have been towed from one West End apartment complex by one company: PPI Towing.
The East Bay's Tow Hustle

Towing companies are taking cars illegally, and it's costing people. One of the worst offenders is PPI Towing of Oakland.
Updated: Tony Thurmond Wins State Schools Chief Contest

Thurmond declared victory and Marshall Tuck conceded.
The Problems With Bioplastics

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

Technology that connects restaurants with workers operate like dating apps.

Our November 2018 Election Endorsement Cheat Sheet

A handy election guide.
Updated: Tony Thurmond Wins State Schools Chief Contest

Thurmond declared victory and Marshall Tuck conceded.
The East Bay's Tow Hustle

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

People mistakenly try to recycle them, thereby contaminating the waste stream. Plus, they're not really compostable.
Federal Judge Blocks Oakland from Removing Homeless Camp

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

Opinion: Why I’m Voting for Cat Brooks for Mayor of Oakland

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.
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Updated: Tony Thurmond Wins State Schools Chief Contest

Thurmond declared victory and Marshall Tuck conceded.
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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.
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Opinion: Why We, As Black Oaklanders, Are Voting for Libby Schaaf
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Updated: Buffy Wicks Defeats Jovanka Beckles in AD 15
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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.
Oakland Police Release Video of Officers Fatally Shooting a Homeless Man

OPD released multiple videos of the shooting from police body cameras that recorded the killing of Joshua Pawlik.
‘A Private War’ Shows How a War Correspondent Did Things Her Way

Rosamund Pike stars as a determined Marie Colvin.

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Re: Pro-Tenant and Pro-Housing
- There was a lot of posturing and polemic in the Wicks-Beckles race (it was, after…
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