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The Year Homeless People Fought Back

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The Year Homeless People Fought Back

In 2018, unsheltered people increasingly pushed back against efforts by East Bay cities to disband their camps and force them off the streets.

By Darwin BondGraham

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Oakland Goes Hollywood

Oakland Goes Hollywood

By Beatrice Kilat

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Where's the Affordable Housing?

Where's the Affordable Housing?

By Robert Gammon

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A Year Of Triumph and Chaos in East Bay Sports

A Year Of Triumph and Chaos in East Bay Sports

By Chris De Benedetti

News & Opinion

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The Burn

The Burn

2018 was California's worst fire season, and the costs of fighting and preventing fires is only going to rise.

By Darwin BondGraham

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The Restaurants We Welcomed and Said Goodbye to in 2018

The Restaurants We Welcomed and Said Goodbye to in 2018

Here are some of the most significant East Bay restaurant openings and closings of the year.

By Katherine Hamilton

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The Year in Music: New Sounds. New Venues. New Festivals

The Year in Music: New Sounds. New Venues. New Festivals

The East Bay music scene saw plenty of action in 2018.

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

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With Berkeley Rep's 'Paradise Square,' a Forgotten History Is Given a New Songbook

With Berkeley Rep's 'Paradise Square,' a Forgotten History Is Given a New Songbook

Marcus Gardley, Larry Kirwan, and other impressive talents are behind the musical's world premiere.

By Nicole Gluckstern

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

Old Oakland Holiday Ice Rink

Old Oakland Holiday Ice Rink

Old Oakland Ice Rink

Arcadia

Arcadia

Shotgun Players

Building Bridges, Not Walls

Building Bridges, Not Walls

Berkeley Veterans Memorial Building

Savage Love

Savage Love: Quickies

Savage Love: Quickies

Unwittingly attracting subs, vibrator etiquette, clichés, and more.

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

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Soup is the Star at Tortas Ahogadas Mi Barrio

Soup is the Star at Tortas Ahogadas Mi Barrio

The Guadalajara-style tortas and tacos are worth a try — but don't miss the carne en su jugo served on weekends.

By Katherine Hamilton

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

Festivus for the Rest of Us at Triple Rock Brewing

Festivus for the Rest of Us at Triple Rock Brewing

Triple Rock Brewery & Alehouse

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Movies

Movie Review

Dick Cheney Biopic 'Vice' Falls Flat

Dick Cheney Biopic 'Vice' Falls Flat

Not even Christian Bale can get down to the dark essence of the former political player.

By Kelly Vance

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

‘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

At Eternity's Gate

Mortal Engines 3D

Mortal Engines

Ben Is Back

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Music

Music

Oakland Symphony Is in a State of Transition

Oakland Symphony Is in a State of Transition

People are leaving the symphony in rapid succession following the hire of a new executive director and conflicting visions.

By Jasmine Garnett

Music

Sub Society Brings Classy Dance Nights to Oakland

Sub Society Brings Classy Dance Nights to Oakland

A new East Bay house and bass music series highlights local artists and vendors in a laidback environment.

By Madeline Wells

Eric Bellinger

Eric Bellinger

The New Parish

A Legendary Christmas Tour

A Legendary Christmas Tour

Fox Theater

Sellassie's The Rap Contest

Sellassie's The Rap Contest

The Uptown Nightclub

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Where's the Affordable Housing?

In 2018, Oakland continued to build lots of market-rate housing, while construction of affordable units lagged.
Cam Huong in Oakland Chinatown to Become Cam Anh

The sandwich shop will have a similar menu with more vegetarian options and may open as early as January.
The Restaurants We Welcomed and Said Goodbye to in 2018

Here are some of the most significant East Bay restaurant openings and closings of the year.
Soup is the Star at Tortas Ahogadas Mi Barrio

The Guadalajara-style tortas and tacos are worth a try — but don't miss the carne en su jugo served on weekends.
Oakland Goes Hollywood

In 2018, Oakland showed up on big and small screens, thanks to Oakland filmmakers like Ryan Coogler and Boots Riley.

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.
Federal Judge Faults Oakland Police for Not Complying with Key Reforms

In a major setback for OPD, Judge William Orrick reactivates three tasks under the negotiated settlement agreement.

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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Police Commissioners Spar with Oakland Police Department Over Authority to Revise Search Policy
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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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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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Alfonso Cuarón’s Family Tale ‘Roma’ Nourishes the Soul

Coming to a big and small screen near you.

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Re: Oakland Goes Hollywood
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