Fruitvale: The Town's Gem Feature

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.

By Azucena Rasilla

News Alameda Sheriff Accused of Violating State Sanctuary Law

Alameda Sheriff Accused of Violating State Sanctuary Law

By Darwin BondGraham

News The Town Strikes Back

The Town Strikes Back

By Chris De Benedetti

Food & Drink Where to Eat Dungeness Crab

Where to Eat Dungeness Crab

By Katherine Hamilton

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

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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

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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

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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

Staff Picks
Man Haters Third Anniversary Show

Man Haters: Women, Queers, Comedy 3 Year Anniversary Show

White Horse Bar
Protest and Possibility: Curating Connection and Social Change

Protest and Possibility: Curating Connection and Social Change

Jewish Studio Project
Gifty 2018

GIFTY 2018: Annual Craft Show & Open House

The Crucible
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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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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

Staff Picks
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 Alfonso Cuarón’s Family Tale ‘Roma’ Nourishes the Soul

Alfonso Cuarón’s Family Tale ‘Roma’ Nourishes the Soul

Coming to a big and small screen near you.

By Kelly Vance

Movie Review
‘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

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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

Staff Picks
Kurt Vile and the Violators

Kurt Vile and the Violators

Fox Theater
Merzbow

Merzbow and Prurient

Oakland Metro Operahouse
The Sublime Foundation Presents: Home Grown Heroes

The Sublime Foundation Presents: Home Grown Heroes

The Uptown Nightclub
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Recent Blog Posts

Police Commissioners Spar with Oakland Police Department Over Authority to Revise Search Policy

News - December 12, 1:22 PM

Police Commissioners Spar with Oakland Police Department Over Authority to Revise Search Policy

Wednesday’s Briefing: Ambitious Regional Housing Plan Moves Forward; Alameda OKs New Hotel

News - December 12, 10:14 AM

Wednesday’s Briefing: Ambitious Regional Housing Plan Moves Forward; Alameda OKs New Hotel

The Town Strikes Back

News - December 11, 2:54 PM

The Town Strikes Back

Where to Eat Dungeness Crab

Food & Drink - December 11, 11:59 AM

Where to Eat Dungeness Crab

Marshawn Lynch’s Restaurant, Rob Ben’s, Expects to Open Friday

Food & Drink - December 11, 11:52 AM

Marshawn Lynch’s Restaurant, Rob Ben’s, Expects to Open Friday

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