The East Bay's Tow Hustle Feature

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

Feature Towing for Dollars in Alameda

Towing for Dollars in Alameda

By Rasheed Shabazz

News Democrat Rebecca Bauer-Kahan Wins the East Bay Assembly District 16 Race

Democrat Rebecca Bauer-Kahan Wins the East Bay Assembly District 16 Race

By Robert Gammon

News Updated: Tony Thurmond Wins State Schools Chief Contest

Updated: Tony Thurmond Wins State Schools Chief Contest

By Robert Gammon

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

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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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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

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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

Staff Picks
Does a Dog Have Buddha Nature?

Does a Dog Have Buddha Nature?

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Everything Is Illuminated

Everything is Illuminated

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Her Room / Her World

Her Room / Her World

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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

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

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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

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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

Movie Review
‘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

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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

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

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

Updated: Tony Thurmond Wins State Schools Chief Contest

News - November 16, 5:56 PM

Updated: Tony Thurmond Wins State Schools Chief Contest

Further Evidence Emerges that the Oakland Police Under-Reported Use of Force Incidents

News - November 16, 5:37 PM

Further Evidence Emerges that the Oakland Police Under-Reported Use of Force Incidents

Jim Oddie Reelected to Alameda City Council

News - November 16, 5:01 PM

Jim Oddie Reelected to Alameda City Council

Democrat Rebecca Bauer-Kahan Wins the East Bay Assembly District 16 Race

News - November 16, 4:54 PM

Democrat Rebecca Bauer-Kahan Wins the East Bay Assembly District 16 Race

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