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The Forces Driving Gentrification in Oakland

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The Forces Driving Gentrification in Oakland

The East Bay has seen a widening gap between rich and poor and the displacement of people who are low-income and of color. But it doesn't have to be this way.

By Kathleen Richards

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Seven Longtime Oakland Residents Share Their Thoughts on Gentrification

Seven Longtime Oakland Residents Share Their Thoughts on Gentrification

By Azucena Rasilla

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Is the Only Way to Make Housing Affordable By De-Commodifying It?

Is the Only Way to Make Housing Affordable By De-Commodifying It?

By Darwin BondGraham

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Gentrification Changed the Names of Oakland Neighborhoods

Gentrification Changed the Names of Oakland Neighborhoods

By Darwin BondGraham

News & Opinion

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Can Transit Improvements Lead to Gentrification?

Can Transit Improvements Lead to Gentrification?

Transit-oriented development has become a key tactic to combat the region's housing crisis, but the challenge is to make sure it helps the people who need it most.

By Scott Morris

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Can a New Oakland A's Ballpark Help Fight Gentrification?

Can a New Oakland A's Ballpark Help Fight Gentrification?

As Oakland's soon-to-be last pro sports team, the A's are trying to land on the right side of the city's housing battles, as they aim to build a new ballpark.

By Chris De Benedetti

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In Oakland, Artists Try to Build Intentional Community

In Oakland, Artists Try to Build Intentional Community

While artists have been blamed for triggering gentrification, the Black Arts Movement and Business District wants to preserve the city's traditional neighborhoods and residents.

By Beatrice Kilat

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

East Bay Filmmakers Fight for Latinx Representation

East Bay Filmmakers Fight for Latinx Representation

More diversity in roles, staff, and stories are all needed, say local filmmakers.

By Maria Leon

Arts Feature

Ahead of Global Climate Action Summit, East Bay Artists Rise to Fight Climate Change

Ahead of Global Climate Action Summit, East Bay Artists Rise to Fight Climate Change

Murals, choirs, and puppets add a creative voice to the San Francisco Rise for Climate, Jobs & Justice march.

By Janis Hashe

Art Pick

First Friday Guide - September Edition

First Friday Guide - September Edition

A guide to Art Murmur and related events.

By Express Staff

Redacted: Art for Human Rights

Redacted: Art for Human Rights

Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive

Chey Bell

Coming or Going? A Live Comedy Taping

The Uptown Nightclub

Monster of Zayante Creek

Monster of Zayante Creek

Totally Rad Gallery

Savage Love

Savage Love: Fresh Starts

Savage Love: Fresh Starts

The sex is amazing, so why no orgasm?

By Dan Savage

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Food & Drink

Restaurant Review

Los Carnalitos Brings a Taste of Mexico City to Hayward

Los Carnalitos Brings a Taste of Mexico City to Hayward

The family-run restaurant features made-to-order items crafted from fresh masa, and each dish is clearly a labor of love.

By Katherine Hamilton

Restaurant Review

Feeling at Home at Xinia's Bakery

Feeling at Home at Xinia's Bakery

Tucked in an unassuming strip mall, the El Salvadoran restaurant serves some of the most delicious pupusas in the East Bay.

By Elly Schmidt-Hopper

Wine Walk on the Waterfront

Wine Walk on the Waterfront

Jack London Square

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Movies

Movie Review

'Lizzie' Is Emotionally Bloodless

'Lizzie' Is Emotionally Bloodless

Somehow, the thrills are dampened in this portrayal of a famous double axe murder.

By Kelly Vance

Movie Review

The Never-Ending Fascination of 'Kusama – Infinity'

The Never-Ending Fascination of 'Kusama – Infinity'

The documentary reveals how Yayoi Kusama became the best-selling living female artist in the world.

By Kelly Vance

Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation

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Mission: Impossible -- Fallout

Glengarry Glen Ross

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Music

Music

Freight & Salvage Is Changing with the Times Ahead of Its 50th Anniversary

Freight & Salvage Is Changing with the Times Ahead of Its 50th Anniversary

The Berkeley music venue is working to diversify its staff and sound.

By Lou Fancher

Music

The Uptones: The East Bay's Seminal Ska Band

The Uptones: The East Bay's Seminal Ska Band

The Berkeley outfit inspired Rancid, but it wasn't around when ska entered the mainstream.

By Aaron Carnes

Bells Atlas

Bells Atlas EP Release

The New Parish

J Balvin at Oracle Arena

J Balvin

Oracle Arena

Arcade Fire

Arcade Fire

Greek Theatre

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Cam Huong in Oakland Chinatown Closing Today
The Forces Driving Gentrification in Oakland

The East Bay has seen a widening gap between rich and poor and the displacement of people who are low-income and of color. But it doesn't have to be this way.
Gentrification Changed the Names of Oakland Neighborhoods

"NOBE," "Reservoir Hills," and "Baja Dimond" are efforts to put a genteel stamp on Oakland.
Can a New Oakland A's Ballpark Help Fight Gentrification?

As Oakland's soon-to-be last pro sports team, the A's are trying to land on the right side of the city's housing battles, as they aim to build a new ballpark.
Seven Longtime Oakland Residents Share Their Thoughts on Gentrification

From the Dubbs to Ice City, residents respond to the rapid changes in their neighborhoods, viewing gentrification as either a mechanism for displacement — or a financial opportunity.

Sickle Cell: The Last Health-Care Frontier for Black Lives

While the genetic disease received widespread attention during the Civil Rights Movement, researchers and doctors say patients continue to suffer from a lack of adequate treatment.
Richmond Mayor and Sons Profiting from Cannabis Compliance Push

City officials have slowly worked to bring a massive illegal marijuana warehouse into compliance, and the mayor's family has a financial stake in its success.
City of Oakland Plans to Ban Homeless from Camping Around Lake Merritt

A third soon-to-open Tuff Shed camp will 'resolve' homelessness around the lake, but unsheltered residents are planning a protest.
Acquittal and Mistrial of Two Oakland Businessmen Accused of Rigging Federal Construction Contracts

Lance Turner was found not guilty, while the jury couldn't reach a unanimous verdict in Len Turner's case.
Judge Recommends $8,625 Penalty Against Oakland Councilmember Lynette Gibson McElhaney for Ethics Violations

Former Principal Alleges Oakland's BayTech School Was Source of Funding for Gülen Movement

Hayri Hatipoglu said the charter school is a moneymaker for the shadowy Turkish political force led by Fethullah Gülen.
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Richmond Mayor and Sons Profiting from Cannabis Compliance Push

City officials have slowly worked to bring a massive illegal marijuana warehouse into compliance, and the mayor's family has a financial stake in its success.
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Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf Defends Record Against Five Challengers
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City of Oakland Plans to Ban Homeless from Camping Around Lake Merritt

A third soon-to-open Tuff Shed camp will 'resolve' homelessness around the lake, but unsheltered residents are planning a protest.
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Fire at 'The Village' Homeless Camp in East Oakland Displaces 37

No one died in the blaze.
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After Three Years, Oakland Police Release Body-Camera Video of Demouria Hogg Shooting

But the footage still leaves questions about what happened right before he was shot.
The Never-Ending Fascination of 'Kusama – Infinity'

The documentary reveals how Yayoi Kusama became the best-selling living female artist in the world.
Poor Writing Makes 'The Little Stranger' a Dud

It's a lame, gothic snipe hunt.
World Music Maestro Aya Safiya Makes Her Pop Debut

With her new EP, the East Bay-bred singer-songwriter doesn't completely leave her roots behind.
What Is Smoakland?

How one Oakland cannabis brand sees opportunity in the industry's many challenges.

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Re: Los Carnalitos Brings a Taste of Mexico City to Hayward
- Ive been meaning to check this place out! Cant wait to try the huaraches!
- Posted by Virginia Marcus
- on September 18, 2018
Re: Gentrification Changed the Names of Oakland Neighborhoods
- It is particularly dumb call a part of downtown Oakland "Uptown."
  
  "So, you…
- Posted by Chuck.Morse
- on September 18, 2018
Re: Gentrification Changed the Names of Oakland Neighborhoods
- Actually, I live in "Millsmont" in a house built in 1953. The property maps from…
- Posted by Bruce Ferrell
- on September 18, 2018
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