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Review: Logistical Problems Abounded at Rolling Loud Bay Area

Arts & Music

Review: Logistical Problems Abounded at Rolling Loud Bay Area

It was hard to enjoy the great music amid chaos and XXXTentacion tributes.

By Sannidhi Shukla

Feature

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

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

By Momo Chang

News

Residents Report Being Evicted from Tuff Shed Camp

Residents Report Being Evicted from Tuff Shed Camp

By Meg Shutzer

Restaurant Review

Feeling at Home at Xinia's Bakery

Feeling at Home at Xinia's Bakery

By Elly Schmidt-Hopper

News & Opinion

News

Former Tribune Tower Owner Settles Fraud Case

Former Tribune Tower Owner Settles Fraud Case

Tom Henderson agreed to pay more than $1.4 million but could still lose his house or face criminal charges.

By Scott Morris

News

Oakland Police Consider Less Intrusive Search Policy

Oakland Police Consider Less Intrusive Search Policy

Most people on probation and parole have no Fourth Amendment rights, but the Oakland police say they want to reduce routine warrantless searches.

By Darwin BondGraham

The Oakland Zone

A’s’ ‘Bullpenning’ Might Be a Bit Much

A’s’ ‘Bullpenning’ Might Be a Bit Much

It might win some key games in the short-term, but it can also divide a clubhouse.

By Chris De Benedetti

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: Gay and Lonely

Savage Love: Gay and Lonely

This week, reporter Michael Hobbes helps dish out advice.

By Dan Savage

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Food & Drink

Restaurant Review

With Cafe Réveille, the All-Day Cafe Arrives in Berkeley

With Cafe Réveille, the All-Day Cafe Arrives in Berkeley

The newest addition to Fourth Street offers an array of bowls, salads, and sandwiches, spiked with Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavors, in a modern, hip setting.

By Flora Tsapovsky

Wine Walk on the Waterfront

Wine Walk on the Waterfront

Jack London Square

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Movies

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

Movie Review

‘The Nun’ Is the Worst Fright Flick of the Season

‘The Nun’ Is the Worst Fright Flick of the Season

There are some positives, but not many.

By Kelly Vance

The Night Is Short, Walk On Girl

Three Identical Strangers

BlacKkKlansman

Operation Finale

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Music

Music

Lyrics Born Gets Personal on 10th Record 'Quite a Life'

Lyrics Born Gets Personal on 10th Record 'Quite a Life'

The Berkeley rapper reflects on representation, #MeToo, and his past.

By Amyra Soriano

Music

World Music Maestro Aya Safiya Makes Her Pop Debut

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.

By Madeline Wells

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
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.
Residents Report Being Evicted from Tuff Shed Camp

The city’s pilot program to help address the homelessness crisis has also led to some evictions, and former residents say they are more vulnerable than ever.
State Bill Would Be a Game-Changer for California's Home Cooks
Review: Logistical Problems Abounded at Rolling Loud Bay Area

It was hard to enjoy the great music amid chaos and XXXTentacion tributes.

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.
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.
Poor Writing Makes 'The Little Stranger' a Dud

It's a lame, gothic snipe hunt.

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