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Bright Sparks: While the Oakland Fire Department Takes Heat, a New Generation of Firefighters Comes of Age

New recruits don’t have to wait long before Oakland gives them some hands-on experience.

By Rosa Furneaux

News & Opinion

Letters

Letters of The Week: Readers Chime in on Beloved Local Establishments Getting Displaced

Also: Turmoil at the Oakland Animal Shelter

By East Bay Express readers

News

Sheriff Debates Faith Leaders on Immigration, Urban Shield

Some want Gregory Ahern to limit Alameda County’s cooperation with ICE and scale back the contentious police-training program, but the sheriff says his critics don’t have all the facts.

By Darwin BondGraham

Opinion

How a Billionaire-Funded, Anti-Union Think Tank in Nevada Shapes Bay Area News Media Coverage of Public Employee Pay

Transparent California describes its mission as increasing 'public understanding of government and [helping] decision makers.' But critics say its goal is to increase privatization, and that its work scapegoats — and endangers — workers.

By Annika Merrilees

Letters

Letters of The Week: Our Readers Chime in on Lieutenant Governor Hopeful Gayle McLaughlin

Also: Lots of Support for the Owners of Henry's Gallery Cafe

By East Bay Express readers

Letters

Letters of The Week: Our Readers Chime in on Lieutenant Governor Hopeful Gayle McLaughlin

Also: Lots of Support for the Owners of Henry's Gallery Cafe

By East Bay Express readers

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Arts & Culture

Savage Love

Dan Savage: Quickies

Rapid-fire responses on everything from gay men in the NFL to porn addiction

By Dan Savage

Visual Art

Alone Together with Ugo Rondinone

The Swiss artist’s first Bay Area solo show, the world just makes me laugh, examines solitude using clowns as a metaphor.

By Nastia Voynovskaya

Arts Feature

Nomadic Press Keeps it Moving

Through events and publications, the movement oriented press creates space for local authors.

By Sarah Gabrielle Adler

Savage Love

Dan Savage: Anxiously Attached

How to not Ruin Three-Way Fun with Insecurity-Driven Panic Attacks.

By Dan Savage

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Food & Drink

Restaurant Review

Late-Night Cheese at Azit

The Oakland restaurant goes far beyond Korean pub staples.

By Janelle Bitker

Food Event Pick

Grilled Cheese & Mac ’n’ Cheese & Cheesesteaks & Beer

By Janelle Bitker

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Movies

Movie Review

Good Time: Numb and Number

It ain't sociology. It's the Safdie brothers.

By Kelly Vance

Movie Review

Context Is Everything: Columbus

Impressive coming-of-age pic boasts spectacular architecture.

By Kelly Vance

Movie Review

<i>Logan Lucky</i>: Mountain Dew, Mountain Don't

Logan Lucky: Mountain Dew, Mountain Don't

Steven Soderbergh, the Duke of Hazard, is back.

By Kelly Vance

Movie Review

False Confessions Rings True

Isabelle Huppert and director Luc Bondy revive a classic French farce.

By Kelly Vance

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The Trip to Spain

Bareilly Ki Barfi

Hare Krishna! The Mantra, the Movement and the Swami Who Started It All

LIE

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Music

Azúcar Con Aché Says Adios

One of the Bay Area’s finest Latin combos dissolves to seek new horizons.

By j.poet

Show Preview

Lucia Mendez at Club Papi in Oakland

By Azucena Rasilla

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Thursday’s Briefing: Trump Admin. Overturns Plastic Water Bottle Ban; Far-Right Anti-Google Protest Postponed

Food & Drink - August 16, 3:45 PM

Paradise Park Cafe Brings All-Day Dining to Oakland

Arts & Music - August 16, 10:33 AM

Art + Soul Returns To Oakland This Weekend

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Wednesday’s Briefing: Downtown Oakland Retailers Struggling; 83% of Bay Area Renters Plan to Leave

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Kyle "Based Stickman" Chapman Charged with Possession of Leaded Stick by Alameda District Attorney
Bright Sparks: While the Oakland Fire Department Takes Heat, a New Generation of Firefighters Comes of Age

New recruits don’t have to wait long before Oakland gives them some hands-on experience.
Late-Night Cheese at Azit

The Oakland restaurant goes far beyond Korean pub staples.
White Nationalists Plan Yet Another Brawl in Berkeley
Dan Savage: Quickies

Rapid-fire responses on everything from gay men in the NFL to porn addiction

White Nationalists Plan Yet Another Brawl in Berkeley
Bare Knuckle Pizza in Oakland is a New Destination for Vegan Pizza

Brooklyn style and fake bacon in Chinatown.
Ethics Commission: Oakland Councilmember McElhaney Violated Conflict-of-Interest Rules, Accepted Illegal Gifts
How a Billionaire-Funded, Anti-Union Think Tank in Nevada Shapes Bay Area News Media Coverage of Public Employee Pay

Transparent California describes its mission as increasing 'public understanding of government and [helping] decision makers.' But critics say its goal is to increase privatization, and that its work scapegoats — and endangers — workers.
After 28 Years, Colonial Donuts Faces Closure as Uptown Oakland Rents Continue to Rise

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.
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After 28 Years, Colonial Donuts Faces Closure as Uptown Oakland Rents Continue to Rise
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How a Billionaire-Funded, Anti-Union Think Tank in Nevada Shapes Bay Area News Media Coverage of Public Employee Pay

Transparent California describes its mission as increasing 'public understanding of government and [helping] decision makers.' But critics say its goal is to increase privatization, and that its work scapegoats — and endangers — workers.
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Lieutenant Governor Hopeful Gayle McLaughlin Wants to Take the East Bay’s Progressive Revolution to Sacramento

The former city of Richmond mayor and council member hopes that the idealistic brand of politics she championed in the Bay will attract statewide voters.
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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.
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Doing Numbers: Behind the Scenes with SOB x RBE, the Bay Area's Ascendant – and Very Young – Rap Phenoms

The crew from Vallejo is on the rise, and without help from a major label.
Survival of the Softest Means Curtains for The Classical

Plus: Roscoe Mitchell’s Bells for the South Side is alternately austere and ecstatic, swarming and spare to the point of disappearance.

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New recruits don’t have to wait long before Oakland gives them some hands-on experience.

Also: Turmoil at the Oakland Animal Shelter

Some want Gregory Ahern to limit Alameda County’s cooperation with ICE and scale back the contentious police-training program, but the sheriff says his critics don’t have all the facts.

Transparent California describes its mission as increasing 'public understanding of government and [helping] decision makers.' But critics say its goal is to increase privatization, and that its work scapegoats — and endangers — workers.

Also: Lots of Support for the Owners of Henry's Gallery Cafe

Also: Lots of Support for the Owners of Henry's Gallery Cafe

Rapid-fire responses on everything from gay men in the NFL to porn addiction

The Swiss artist’s first Bay Area solo show, the world just makes me laugh, examines solitude using clowns as a metaphor.

Through events and publications, the movement oriented press creates space for local authors.

How to not Ruin Three-Way Fun with Insecurity-Driven Panic Attacks.

The Oakland restaurant goes far beyond Korean pub staples.

It ain't sociology. It's the Safdie brothers.

Impressive coming-of-age pic boasts spectacular architecture.

Steven Soderbergh, the Duke of Hazard, is back.

Isabelle Huppert and director Luc Bondy revive a classic French farce.

One of the Bay Area’s finest Latin combos dissolves to seek new horizons.

CAMP EDMO Nature Program @ CAMP EDMO

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

Ralph Lazar: Mr. @ Roll Up Project

Ralph Lazar's work reflects on current events and contemporary life. Roll Up...

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

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

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New recruits don’t have to wait long before Oakland gives them some hands-on experience.

The Oakland restaurant goes far beyond Korean pub staples.

Rapid-fire responses on everything from gay men in the NFL to porn addiction

Brooklyn style and fake bacon in Chinatown.

Transparent California describes its mission as increasing 'public understanding of government and [helping] decision makers.' But critics say its goal is to increase privatization, and that its work scapegoats — and endangers — workers.

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.

Transparent California describes its mission as increasing 'public understanding of government and [helping] decision makers.' But critics say its goal is to increase privatization, and that its work scapegoats — and endangers — workers.

The former city of Richmond mayor and council member hopes that the idealistic brand of politics she championed in the Bay will attract statewide voters.

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

The crew from Vallejo is on the rise, and without help from a major label.

Plus: Roscoe Mitchell’s Bells for the South Side is alternately austere and ecstatic, swarming and spare to the point of disappearance.

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Re: After 28 Years, Colonial Donuts Faces Closure as Uptown Oakland Rents Continue to Rise

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