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Should Oakland Schools Finally Try to Integrate?

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Should Oakland Schools Finally Try to Integrate?

OUSD, like the city itself, is highly segregated. But unlike Berkeley, Oakland has never attempted to desegregate its public schools.

By Nuria Marquez Martinez

News

Another Reason to Turn Off the Lights

Another Reason to Turn Off the Lights

By Sarah Belle Lin

News

Alameda Sheriff Accused of Violating State Sanctuary Law

Alameda Sheriff Accused of Violating State Sanctuary Law

By Darwin BondGraham

Feature

Fruitvale: The Town's Gem

Fruitvale: The Town's Gem

By Azucena Rasilla

News & Opinion

Legalization Nation

Can the State Help Oakland's Equity Program?

Can the State Help Oakland's Equity Program?

Oakland's cannabis program has come under fire for not providing enough funding to equity participants. But a new $10 million state fund could help solve some of the city's problems.

By Nisha Balaram

News

Ignoring Signs of Danger, CHP Allowed Man to Die in Jail

Ignoring Signs of Danger, CHP Allowed Man to Die in Jail

Johnny Cornejo swallowed a lethal dose of drugs after a traffic stop

By Daniel Lempres

News

JUUL Takes a Page from Big Tobacco

JUUL Takes a Page from Big Tobacco

The e-cig giant has been paying for research, contracting with labs that critics say favor the tobacco industry, and boosting its image through "school curriculum."

By Molly Forster

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

Arthur Jafa's New Work Continues to Examine the Dynamics of Race

Arthur Jafa's New Work Continues to Examine the Dynamics of Race

The award-winning cinematographer's new video installation premiers at the Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive.

By Brandon Yu

Art Pick

First Friday Guide - A Guide to Art Murmur

First Friday Guide - A Guide to Art Murmur

By Express staff and contributors

Arts Feature

Rina Ayuyang's 'Blame This on the Boogie' Reflects Her Love of Song and Dance

Rina Ayuyang's 'Blame This on the Boogie' Reflects Her Love of Song and Dance

The Oakland cartoonist explores the power of musicals and reality TV in her new graphic memoir.

By Brandon Yu

Gifty 2018

GIFTY 2018: Annual Craft Show & Open House

The Crucible

Her Room / Her World

Her Room / Her World

Bedford Gallery

Monday Night PlayGround

Monday Night PlayGround

Berkeley Repertory Theatre

Savage Love

Savage Love: Slight Christmas

Savage Love: Slight Christmas

Bringing Tumblr porn and an older boyfriend home for the holidays.

By Dan Savage

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Sports Medicine for Everyone

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Options for Women Seeking V-Birth After a C-Section

Options for Women Seeking V-Birth After a C-Section

With the recent addition of a midwife to its staff, East Bay Women’s Health expands on its commitment of providing a variety of birthing options, including alternatives to invasive, surgical birth.

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Food & Drink

Restaurant Review

Allie Daddy's BBQ Satisfies Late-Night Cravings

Allie Daddy's BBQ Satisfies Late-Night Cravings

There are few things better than catching up with friends over beer, bubble tea, and grilled meat.

By Katherine Hamilton

Restaurant Review

Spinning Dough Tosses Thin-Crust Pizza Without Labels

Spinning Dough Tosses Thin-Crust Pizza Without Labels

Not New York, not Neapolitan — just pizza the way owner Jeff Chin likes it.

By Katherine Hamilton

Dominican Christmas Dinner Party

Dominican Christmas Dinner Party

AlaMar Kitchen & Bar

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Movies

Movie Review

'Ben Is Back' Is a Predictable Social Problem Flick

'Ben Is Back' Is a Predictable Social Problem Flick

Actor Lucas Hedges is the only thing saving the movie from itself.

By Kelly Vance

Movie Review

Saoirse Ronan, Margot Robbie Tangle in ‘Mary Queen of Scots’

Saoirse Ronan, Margot Robbie Tangle in ‘Mary Queen of Scots’

It’s a tiring costumed saga.

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

Gremlins

Roma

The Favourite

Blade Runner + Brazil

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Music

Music

Gina Arnold's 'Half a Million Strong' Unpacks Music Festivals, Race, and Power

Gina Arnold's 'Half a Million Strong' Unpacks Music Festivals, Race, and Power

The new book documents decades of music festivals and their inherent conflicts.

By Madeline Wells

Music

Bardo Lounge & Supper Club Makes Music a Key Part of Its Vibe

Bardo Lounge & Supper Club Makes Music a Key Part of Its Vibe

Find a steady stream of live music and DJ nights at Lakeshore Avenue's new lounge.Find a steady stream of live music and DJ nights at Lakeshore Avenue's new lounge.

By Silas Valentino

SoInternational Day Party

SoInternational Day Party

Parliament

A Legendary Christmas Tour

A Legendary Christmas Tour

Fox Theater

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Should Oakland Schools Finally Try to Integrate?

OUSD, like the city itself, is highly segregated. But unlike Berkeley, Oakland has never attempted to desegregate its public schools.
Oakland's First Equity Dispensary Opens

Blunts + Moore in East Oakland is the first pot shop to open its doors via the city's cannabis equity program.
Fruitvale: The Town's Gem

With its thriving businesses and large immigrant population, Fruitvale is uniquely Oakland: diverse, welcoming, family-oriented, community-minded — and too-often overlooked.
Can the State Help Oakland's Equity Program?

Oakland's cannabis program has come under fire for not providing enough funding to equity participants. But a new $10 million state fund could help solve some of the city's problems.
Gina Arnold's 'Half a Million Strong' Unpacks Music Festivals, Race, and Power

The new book documents decades of music festivals and their inherent conflicts.

The Corrupt Oakland Official Who Wanted to be a Cannabis Kingpin

Thomas Espinosa is accused of taking bribes and extorting property owners in his job as a city building inspector. In his spare time, he was assembling a cannabis real estate empire.
Wojia Hunan Cuisine Wows and Impresses

The menu boasts lists of "Five Wows" and "Impressive Dishes" — and the dishes live up to the claim.
Analysis: Progressives Failed in Richmond

Internal discord and disorganization resulted in serious setbacks for the Richmond Progressive Alliance in the November election.
Marshawn Lynch’s Restaurant, Rob Ben’s, Expects to Open Friday

Plus, a farewell to Ici in Berkeley, and Pinky & Red’s secures its place at Cal’s MLK Student Union.
The Changing Sound of the Chapel of the Chimes

The Oakland mausoleum is leaving its annual jazz series behind in pursuit of more musical variety.

Analysis: Progressives Failed in Richmond

Internal discord and disorganization resulted in serious setbacks for the Richmond Progressive Alliance in the November election.
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Oakland Police Commissioner Resigns Calling the Oversight Board's First Year a 'Squandered Opportunity'
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Ignoring Signs of Danger, CHP Allowed Man to Die in Jail

Johnny Cornejo swallowed a lethal dose of drugs after a traffic stop
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Fully Automatic Rifle Among Weapons Stolen from Federal ATF Agent's Vehicle Outside Oakland Federal Building

The brazen smash-and-grab heist occurred right outside of the federal building on Clay Street in downtown.
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Oakland to Pay $60,000 After Police Officer Slapped 14-Year-Old Girl

Officer Anthony Martinelli hit the girl after she disobeyed his order to get out of a car.
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Alfonso Cuarón’s Family Tale ‘Roma’ Nourishes the Soul

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