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Neighbor Sues Owner of Demolished Arts Space, Alleging Toxic Runoff

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Neighbor Sues Owner of Demolished Arts Space, Alleging Toxic Runoff

Developer Danny Haber's project to rebuild a red-tagged live-work warehouse has been stalled by environmental review and could be delayed further.

By Scott Morris

Eco Watch

Cemetery and Enviros Reach Deal on Oaks

Cemetery and Enviros Reach Deal on Oaks

By Darwin BondGraham

Feature

Growing Pains Part 2: Back to the Underground

Growing Pains Part 2: Back to the Underground

By Darwin BondGraham

Restaurant Review

Next Generation Thai Food at Funky Elephant

Next Generation Thai Food at Funky Elephant

By Janelle Bitker

News & Opinion

News

Alameda Council Asks DA to Probe Secret Recording

Alameda Council Asks DA to Probe Secret Recording

Two other Alamedans, including Assemblymember Rob Bonta, say they believe embattled City Manager Jill Keimach secretly taped them, too.

By Steven Tavares

Feature

Growing Pains Part 1: Nipped in the Bud

Growing Pains Part 1: Nipped in the Bud

Small farmers had hoped to usher in California's new legal cannabis market, but the state's high taxes and fees and a loophole in its regulatory scheme are allowing Big Weed to take over.

By John Geluardi

News

StudioToBe Is Everything but a Traditional Media Company

StudioToBe Is Everything but a Traditional Media Company

The new Oakland company will incorporate a co-working space, bar, and restaurant in the name of engagement.

By Janelle Bitker

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

A New Esports Arena Brings the World of Competitive Video Games to Oakland

A New Esports Arena Brings the World of Competitive Video Games to Oakland

At this "game gym," you can watch the best players battle each other live.

By Alex Handy

Arts Feature

Alvin Ailey Dance Theater Remains a Revelation

Alvin Ailey Dance Theater Remains a Revelation

The celebrated dance company marks the 50th anniversary of its relationship with Cal Performances with a slate of performances and public events.

By Lou Fancher

Bruce Campbell’s Last Fan Standing

Bruce Campbell's Last Fan Standing

The UC Theatre

A Number

A Number

Aurora Theatre

Theresa Hak Kyung Cha: Avant Dictee

Theresa Hak Kyung Cha: Avant Dictee

Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive

Savage Love

Dan Savage: Fisting and Constipation

Dan Savage: Fisting and Constipation

Clearing up misconceptions and convincing partners of the joys of oral sex.

By Dan Savage

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Food & Drink

Restaurant Review

Nomad Tibetan Introduces Diners to the Wonders of Tibetan Cuisine

Nomad Tibetan Introduces Diners to the Wonders of Tibetan Cuisine

The family-run, North Berkeley restaurant serves excellent dumplings, hand-pulled noodles, and blood sausage.

By Janelle Bitker

Juicy Brews WestFest

Juicy Brews WestFest

Hella Vegan Eats

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Movies

Movie Review

<i>Little Pink House</i>: Catherine Keener Leads an Anti-Eviction Rebellion

Little Pink House: Catherine Keener Leads an Anti-Eviction Rebellion

Compelling true-story drama recounts an eminent domain nightmare.

By Kelly Vance

Movie Review

Cheap Horror Flick 'Truth or Dare' Plays Whack-a-Millennial with Spring Breakers

Cheap Horror Flick 'Truth or Dare' Plays Whack-a-Millennial with Spring Breakers

It could have been worse.

By Kelly Vance

Beirut

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

Bharat Ane Nenu

Little Pink House

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Music

Music

Oakland Artist Bindiram Wants to Put Guyana on the Map

Oakland Artist Bindiram Wants to Put Guyana on the Map

The rapper and producer discusses healing, hyphy, and the communities that made him.

By Siya Bahal

Music

California Jazz Conservatory Offers a New Stage for Jazz

California Jazz Conservatory Offers a New Stage for Jazz

Rendon Hall showcases jazz as an art form in the heart of Berkeley.

By Madeline Wells

Moonchild

Moonchild

The New Parish

Los Lonely Boys

Los Lonely Boys

Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse

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Growing Pains Part 2: Back to the Underground

Instead of welcoming the cannabis industry into the light, Oakland's new rules are putting many out of business, while others are disappearing into the illicit market.
Oakland Artist Bindiram Wants to Put Guyana on the Map

The rapper and producer discusses healing, hyphy, and the communities that made him.
Cemetery and Enviros Reach Deal on Oaks

A settlement between Mountain View Cemetery and the California Native Plant Society protects hundreds of native oak trees.
A New Esports Arena Brings the World of Competitive Video Games to Oakland

At this "game gym," you can watch the best players battle each other live.
Neighbor Sues Owner of Demolished Arts Space, Alleging Toxic Runoff

Developer Danny Haber's project to rebuild a red-tagged live-work warehouse has been stalled by environmental review and could be delayed further.

Growing Pains Part 1: Nipped in the Bud

Small farmers had hoped to usher in California's new legal cannabis market, but the state's high taxes and fees and a loophole in its regulatory scheme are allowing Big Weed to take over.
Mapping History with Long Lost Oakland

An imaginative map from the creator of the East Bay Yesterday podcast illustrates Oakland's natural and industrial history.
The Italian Homemade Company Excels with Fresh Pasta and Regional Sandwiches

The Elmwood's new fast-casual restaurant is a welcomed evolution of the red sauce joint.
Redfield Cider Bar & Bottle Shop to Bring Orchard-Based Ciders to Oakland
Oakland Tenants Take Direct Action to Fight Large Rent Hikes

Activists are also garnering support for a statewide ballot initiative to repeal Costa Hawkins.

Vote Kalb or Wicks for Assembly District 15

We endorse Oakland Councilmember Dan Kalb and former Obama White House aide Buffy Wicks in the June 5 primary.
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When Police Take Kids' Bikes

A group of East Oakland youth in the Scraper Bike Team say San Leandro police keeping confiscating their bicycles — sometimes at gunpoint.
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Opinion: Why Building Housing Near Mass Transit Promotes Collectivism

It will break us from the chains of capitalistic individualism and the destructive car-centric lifestyle.
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Oakland’s Flatlands Residents Grill Mayor and City Council Over Illegal Dumping

Hundreds of people gathered last night to demand that the city hire additional public works crews to clean up garbage and focus on the most impacted neighborhoods.
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Oakland Should Sue the NFL and Mark Davis

After years of criticism over the Raiders deal, East Bay officials now can try to wipe the slate clean and recoup hundreds of millions of dollars from the NFL and Mark Davis.
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A Bag of Marbles, and Two Kids on the Run

True Shoah story takes a disconcertingly sweet point of view.
Yaeji Makes Life a Banger

The Korean-American artist specializes in dance-worthy club beats that feel quiet and cozy.
Beirut's Appropriate Deviousness

Jon Hamm's new movie makes a hash of Lebanon, but it's high-class hash.

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