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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

News

Updated: Tony Thurmond Wins State Schools Chief Contest

Updated: Tony Thurmond Wins State Schools Chief Contest

By Robert Gammon

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

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Towing for Dollars in Alameda

Towing for Dollars in Alameda

By Rasheed Shabazz

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

Redemption of a Dogg

Redemption of a Dogg

Paramount Theatre

Bakanal de Afrique

Afrobeats Dance Workshop

Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts

Peter Hujar: Speed of Life

Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive

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

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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

Tea With the Dames

Amar Akbar Anthony

A Private War

Burning

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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

Mom Jeans

Mom Jeans

Cornerstone Craft Beer & Live Music

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

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Jim Oddie Reelected to Alameda City Council

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

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Demnlus Johnson and Eduardo Martinez Win Richmond Council Seats

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Updated: Tony Thurmond Wins State Schools Chief Contest

Thurmond declared victory and Marshall Tuck conceded.
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 Problems With Bioplastics

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

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.
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.
Huangcheng Noodle House and the $30,000 Chili Sauce

At the new Oakland Chinatown restaurant, enjoy traditional Shanxi-style knife-shaved noodles made by a third-generation noodle-maker.

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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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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Updated: Tony Thurmond Wins State Schools Chief Contest

Thurmond declared victory and Marshall Tuck conceded.
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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.
‘A Private War’ Shows How a War Correspondent Did Things Her Way

Rosamund Pike stars as a determined Marie Colvin.
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.

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