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Ariel Craft to Make a Splash with 'Dry Land' at Shotgun Players

Arts Feature

Ariel Craft to Make a Splash with 'Dry Land' at Shotgun Players

With a predominantly female cast, the rising star director will explore the complex world of teenage womanhood.

By Nicole Gluckstern

Music

Ashkenaz Adjusts to a Changing East Bay with More Experimentation, Wider Representation

Ashkenaz Adjusts to a Changing East Bay with More Experimentation, Wider Representation

By D. Scot Miller

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The Express' 2018 June Endorsements

The Express' 2018 June Endorsements

By The Editorial Board

Legalization Nation

Amoeba Records Opens Its New Berkeley Pot Shop, Hi Fidelity

Amoeba Records Opens Its New Berkeley Pot Shop, Hi Fidelity

By David Downs

News & Opinion

Feature

In the 15th Assembly District, Six Candidates Appear to Have a Shot at the Top Two Spots

In the 15th Assembly District, Six Candidates Appear to Have a Shot at the Top Two Spots

It looks like the race will come down to a contest among Judy Appel, Ben Bartlett, Jovanka Beckles, Dan Kalb, Rochelle Pardue-Okimoto, and Buffy Wicks.

By Darwin BondGraham

Feature

A Bare-Knuckle Fight for Top Cop

A Bare-Knuckle Fight for Top Cop

District Attorney Nancy O'Malley is in a heated battle against progressive civil rights firebrand Pamela Price.

By Steven Tavares

Feature

Key Measures Are on June Ballot

Key Measures Are on June Ballot

Voters get to decide on a county childcare sales tax, a parcel tax for Oakland libraries, Emeryville's affordable housing bond, a regional bridge toll hike, and a $4 billion statewide parks bond.

By Darwin BondGraham

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

Artists to Paint the Town During Weeklong Oakland Mural Festival

Artists to Paint the Town During Weeklong Oakland Mural Festival

The Jack London district will see nine new murals created from start to finish.

By Hannah Strumwasser

Face-to-Face: Looking at Objects That Look at You

Face to Face: Looking at Objects that Look at You

Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology

Eureka Day

Eureka Day

Aurora Theatre

Topdog/Underdog

Topdog/Underdog

Waterfront Playhouse and Conservatory

Savage Love

Savage Love: Quick Hits

Savage Love: Quick Hits

Book recommendations, poop realities, and Mike Pence.

By Dan Savage

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Food & Drink

Restaurant Review

In San Leandro, Fusion Delight Specializes in Edible Cuteness

In San Leandro, Fusion Delight Specializes in Edible Cuteness

The restaurant draws big crowds for its upscale, Hong Kong-style dim sum.

By Janelle Bitker

Restaurant Review

Smoke Meat, Poutine, and Latkes at Augie's Montreal Deli

Smoke Meat, Poutine, and Latkes at Augie's Montreal Deli

At the new Jewish deli, modern meets traditional and Montreal meets Berkeley.

By Janelle Bitker

Third Culture Bakery Brunch

Third Culture Bakery Brunch

Third Culture Bakery

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Movies

Movie Review

'Boom for Real: The Late Teenage Years of Jean-Michel Basquiat' Fails to Deliver Satisfying Portrait

'Boom for Real: The Late Teenage Years of Jean-Michel Basquiat' Fails to Deliver Satisfying Portrait

The famous New York artist is barely present in the new documentary.

By Daniel Barnes

Movie Review

'Lu Over the Wall': A Shrill Mermaid Musical

'Lu Over the Wall': A Shrill Mermaid Musical

The latest release from GKIDS lacks the charm and beauty of other beloved animated films from Japan.

By Daniel Barnes

Disobedience

Deadpool 2

Beirut

Life of the Party

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Music

Backbeat

Local Records, Reviewed: Wax Idols, Allblack, Drama

Local Records, Reviewed: Wax Idols, Allblack, Drama

Afterlife reveries, dubs dispatches, and gale-force punk.

By Sam Lefebvre

Music

Spurred by Threatening Legislation, Musicians Rally Behind Sex Workers

Spurred by Threatening Legislation, Musicians Rally Behind Sex Workers

Underground artists— many sex workers themselves — are raising awareness of a congressional bill package that undermines sex workers' safety.

By Sam Lefebvre

Muevelo Muevelo

Muevelo Muevelo

The Legionnaire Saloon

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Face-to-Face: Looking at Objects That Look at You @ Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology

The Hearst staff and 14 UC Berkeley first-year students have co-curated a...

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PAC Money Invades 15th District Assembly Race

A network of pro-charter school donors is spending big on behalf of Buffy Wicks, while the California Nurses Association is touting Rochelle Pardue-Okimoto.
The Express' 2018 June Endorsements

We endorse Gavin Newsom, Kevin de Leon, Tony Thurmond, Measure A, RM3, and most of the local and state ballot initiatives.
In San Leandro, Fusion Delight Specializes in Edible Cuteness

The restaurant draws big crowds for its upscale, Hong Kong-style dim sum.
Karen Katz Says Her Challenge of Judge Tara Flanagan Should Surprise No One

Katz says Flanagan disrespects low-income defendants and has violated ethics laws. But Flanagan and her supporters think she's being targeted because she's a lesbian.
Amoeba Records Opens Its New Berkeley Pot Shop, Hi Fidelity

The new cannabis dispensary focuses on supporting local, independent businesses.

Smoke Meat, Poutine, and Latkes at Augie's Montreal Deli

At the new Jewish deli, modern meets traditional and Montreal meets Berkeley.
Alameda City Manager Jill Keimach Should Resign

She crossed the line when she surreptitiously recorded councilmembers. Also, Alameda should think seriously about amending its city charter.
Billionaire George Soros Pours Money Into Alameda County District Attorney's Race

Meanwhile, police unions back incumbent District Attorney Nancy O'Malley.
Tay Ho Is a Vietnamese Treasure in Oakland Chinatown

With cocktails, a fresh aesthetic, and a focus on unusual regional dishes, the family-run restaurant stands out from the pack.
Oakland's Exclusive Deal to Sell City-Owned Land to Charter School Draws Opposition

Criticized for 'backroom dealing,' the city council continues to pursue exclusive, no-bid deals to offload public property.

Oakland's Exclusive Deal to Sell City-Owned Land to Charter School Draws Opposition

Criticized for 'backroom dealing,' the city council continues to pursue exclusive, no-bid deals to offload public property.
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Billionaire George Soros Pours Money Into Alameda County District Attorney's Race

Meanwhile, police unions back incumbent District Attorney Nancy O'Malley.
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In the 15th Assembly District, Six Candidates Appear to Have a Shot at the Top Two Spots

It looks like the race will come down to a contest among Judy Appel, Ben Bartlett, Jovanka Beckles, Dan Kalb, Rochelle Pardue-Okimoto, and Buffy Wicks.
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Judge Rules in Favor of Oakland Coal Project

The ruling paves the way for developer Phil Tagami to move ahead with a fossil fuel export hub that could ship millions of tons of coal per year to overseas markets.
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Newsom and Who Else?

The former San Francisco mayor appears to be a shoo-in to make the top two in the governor's race. Who will join him? Plus, a roundup of other key statewide races.
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'Boom for Real: The Late Teenage Years of Jean-Michel Basquiat' Fails to Deliver Satisfying Portrait

The famous New York artist is barely present in the new documentary.
Jane Handcock Embarks on Transformation from Industry Songwriter to Solo Artist

The East Bay R&B singer has been called a 'musical medium.'
The Supreme Irony of Ruth Bader Ginsburg Biodoc 'RBG'

A look at the brightest justice on the U.S. Supreme Court, who had to fight twice as hard to get there because she's a woman.
From the Makers of 'Juno,' 'Tully' Is a Serendipitous Treasure

Charlize Theron and Mackenzie Davis make the most of this diary of a mad housewife.
How Gracie and Rachel's Berkeley Roots Influence Their Violin-and-Piano Pop

The rising duo talks Berkeley High School, robot culture, and moving to New York.

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