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Otherwheres Finds Artificial Inspiration for Fifth Edition

Arts & Music

Otherwheres Finds Artificial Inspiration for Fifth Edition

The fifth edition of the literary and art magazine gets released Friday.

By Janelle Bitker

Feature

David West, a Warrior for Justice

David West, a Warrior for Justice

By Chris De Benedetti

Music

After Several Tumultuous Years, Fredo Algebra Is Primed for a Renaissance

After Several Tumultuous Years, Fredo Algebra Is Primed for a Renaissance

By Jordan Ranft

Movie Review

'Westwood: Punk, Icon, Activist' Feels Like an Infomercial

'Westwood: Punk, Icon, Activist' Feels Like an Infomercial

By Kelly Vance

News & Opinion

News

Did Race Play a Role in a Willard School Incident?

Did Race Play a Role in a Willard School Incident?

A March incident at Willard Middle School involving a white man attacking a Black student — and the Berkeley police's handling of the incident — has concerned faculty and staff as well as witnesses of the incident.

By Scott Morris

News

Local Radio Station KGPC Threatened with Closure Due to Budget Cuts

Local Radio Station KGPC Threatened with Closure Due to Budget Cuts

Supporters of the Peralta Community College District's low-power community radio station are hoping to save it from closure.

By Darwin BondGraham

Legalization Nation

Church Integrates Faith with Education About Medical Cannabis

Church Integrates Faith with Education About Medical Cannabis

San Leandro's All Saints Episcopal Church holds a roundtable discussion with its congregants to change the narrative around cannabis.

By Kaisha-Dyan McMillan

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

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

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Arts & Culture

Arts Feature

Tommy Orange's 'There There' Presents a Shift in Native Representation

Tommy Orange's 'There There' Presents a Shift in Native Representation

The debut novel explores the weight of Native American existence in a changing Oakland.

By Brandon Yu

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

The Mushroom Cure

The Mushroom Cure

The Marsh Berkeley

Dry Land

Dry Land

Ashby Stage

Savage Love

Savage Love: Blown Away

Savage Love: Blown Away

A gay guy sucks off his straight friend in what might be a lopsided sexual arrangement.

By Dan Savage

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Food & Drink

Restaurant Review

Henry's Soars to New Heights Thanks to the Kronnerburger Team

Henry's Soars to New Heights Thanks to the Kronnerburger Team

The Berkeley hotel restaurant gets a second life — and the food tastes better than ever.

By Janelle Bitker

Restaurant Review

Comal Next Door Offers Solid Taqueria Fare in Downtown Berkeley

Comal Next Door Offers Solid Taqueria Fare in Downtown Berkeley

The casual offshoot of Comal is low-key, reasonably priced, and simpler than you might expect.

By Janelle Bitker

Third Culture Bakery Brunch

Third Culture Bakery Brunch

Third Culture Bakery

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Movies

Movie Review

Timely Remake 'SuperFly' Is Better Than It Needs to Be

Timely Remake 'SuperFly' Is Better Than It Needs to Be

The dialogue could arguably be called smart and the characterization complex.

By Kelly Vance

Movie Review

Retrospective of Italian Filmmaker Michelangelo Antonioni Comes to BAMPFA

Retrospective of Italian Filmmaker Michelangelo Antonioni Comes to BAMPFA

See why he's the restless modernist.

By Kelly Vance

Solo: A Star Wars Story

Incredibles 2

Avengers: Infinity War

Mountain

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Music

Music

Garden of Memory: Can't-Miss Acts at Oakland's Annual Solstice Concert

Garden of Memory: Can't-Miss Acts at Oakland's Annual Solstice Concert

The summer staple features dozens of experimental musicians performing simultaneously in a unique setting on the longest day of the year.

By Sam Lefebvre

Music

How Oakland's Shifting Live Music Landscape Moved Feels to Richmond

How Oakland's Shifting Live Music Landscape Moved Feels to Richmond

After a two-year hiatus, the homegrown hip-hop festival by Wine & Bowties returns in a new setting.

By Sam Lefebvre

Violent Femmes

Violent Femmes

The UC Theatre

Red Baraat

Red Baraat

New Parish

Snail Mail

Snail Mail

Starline Social Club

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Recent Blog Posts

News - June 22, 10:20 AM

Friday’s Briefing: State Audit Finds UC Inconsistently Handles Sexual Harassment Complaints; Oakland City Council Candidate Alleges He Was Threatened at City Event

Arts & Music - June 21, 2:20 PM

Otherwheres Finds Artificial Inspiration for Fifth Edition

News - June 21, 10:26 AM

Thursday’s Briefing: Local Leaders Continue to Denounce ‘Zero-Tolerance’ Immigration Policy; Effort Launches to Recall Alameda Council Member

News - June 20, 4:42 PM

Oakland Officials Wrestle for Control Over New Police Commission Staff Positions

News - June 20, 4:25 PM

Group Launches Effort to Recall Alameda Councilmember Malia Vella

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

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Henry's Soars to New Heights Thanks to the Kronnerburger Team

The Berkeley hotel restaurant gets a second life — and the food tastes better than ever.
David West, a Warrior for Justice

West may not get as much attention as Steph Curry or Kevin Durant, but the veteran player is one of the most socially conscious athletes and a role model both on and off the court.
Did Race Play a Role in a Willard School Incident?

A March incident at Willard Middle School involving a white man attacking a Black student — and the Berkeley police's handling of the incident — has concerned faculty and staff as well as witnesses of the incident.
After Eleven Years, Beloved Print Retailer ISSUES Relocates and Downsizes

The magazine and bookshop will reopen in a smaller storefront with a condensed selection at MacArthur Annex.
'Westwood: Punk, Icon, Activist' Feels Like an Infomercial

A look at fashion designer Dame Vivienne Westwood, who dressed Johnny Rotten.

Living on Ohlone Land

A historic effort to repatriate East Bay land to Ohlone descendants marks a turning point for indigenous cultural renewal and prompts the question: What does it mean to live on indigenous land?
Oakland's Best Tacos Aren't Where You Think

We tracked down amazing, lesser-known trucks in East and West Oakland for your summer eating.
The Best Dog-Friendly Restaurant Patios in the East Bay

Enjoy the summer with good food and drinks outside — with your best furry friend.
Marufuku: New Oakland Ramen Royalty

The Temescal shop serves some of the most compelling, balanced bowls in the East Bay — and yes, you'll probably have to wait in line.
Point Reyes Ranchers Create Lobbying Group to Weaken Protections for Public Lands

Critics worry that Resilient Agriculture Group, whose lobbyist is former Republican Congressman John Doolittle, wants to privatize the seashore.

Election Results in Alameda County District Attorney's Race Reveal a Stark Divide

Communities of color most impacted by crime and mass incarceration chose reform candidate Pamela Price, while more affluent suburban neighborhoods picked Nancy O'Malley.
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Rehearsal Studios' Booming Business Sends Mixed Message About Local Music

At Oakland Music Complex, the Bay Area's largest practice space, the waiting list boasts more than 150 names. But hip-hop might be out of bounds.
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OUSD Backs Down After Charter School Threatens Lawsuit

Several OUSD directors want the district to formally oppose the city's sale of public land for a new charter school, but Aspire says the district is illegally interfering.
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Oakland Council Member Rebecca Kaplan Endorses Cat Brooks

Brooks is viewed as the top contender against Mayor Libby Schaaf.
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City of Oakland to Pay $12 Million to Motorcyclist Hit by Police Car

A dispute between Oakland and its insurance carrier nearly caused the city to be on the hook for $10 million of the total.
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'Westwood: Punk, Icon, Activist' Feels Like an Infomercial

A look at fashion designer Dame Vivienne Westwood, who dressed Johnny Rotten.
'Solo: A Star Wars Story' Tarnishes Legacy of Rogue Hero

It looks like garbage and is no fun at all.
'Filmworker' a Trove of Stanley Kubrick Lore

The new documentary tells the unsung story of Kubrick's right-hand man, Leon Vitali.
Pllush Ascends From a Scene in Flux

Long a standout among the Bay Area indie set, Pllush is poised for popular ascent with the release of its debut album, Stranger to the Pain.
Willem Dafoe Narrates Vague Eco-Spiritualism in ‘Mountain’

It’s hard to overcome the film’s hypocrisy.

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