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A New Berkeley Council?

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A New Berkeley Council?

With two longtime councilmembers retiring and two vulnerable newcomers defending their seats, half of the city council could be gone next year.

By Scott Morris

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The Fight Over Rent Control

The Fight Over Rent Control

By Darwin BondGraham

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A Guide to Oakland's Ballot Measures

A Guide to Oakland's Ballot Measures

By Darwin BondGraham

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The Express' November 2018 Endorsement Guide

The Express' November 2018 Endorsement Guide

By The Editorial Board

News & Opinion

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Role Reversals in the Oakland Mayor's Race

Role Reversals in the Oakland Mayor's Race

In the Oakland mayor's race, the normally staid Libby Schaaf has come out swinging, while one of her top challengers, the usually brash Cat Brooks, is acting more like a Fortune 500 CEO.

By Steven Tavares

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Richmond at a Crossroads

Richmond at a Crossroads

The city is on the verge of an economic boom: Will Mayor Tom Butt, a longtime city official, lead it to prosperity, or will the Richmond Progressive Alliance take full control of City Hall?

By John Geluardi

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Island Gone Wild

Island Gone Wild

This has been a crazy year in Alameda politics, and it's about to get crazier.

By Steven Tavares

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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Letters of the Week: Our Readers Chime in on our Gentrification issue

Letters of the Week: Our Readers Chime in on our Gentrification issue

By East Bay Express readers

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Arts & Culture

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New Documentary 'The Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin' Celebrates Iconoclast Writer

New Documentary 'The Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin' Celebrates Iconoclast Writer

Arwen Curry's study of the Berkeley sci-fi legend has been 10 years in the making.

By Janis Hashe

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What's Missing in Oakland's First Cultural Plan in 30 Years?

What's Missing in Oakland's First Cultural Plan in 30 Years?

There aren't too many plans in this plan.

By Rick Paulas

Redacted: Art for Human Rights

Redacted: Art for Human Rights

Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive

AfroComicCon

AfroComicCon

SAE Expression College

A Doll’s House, Part 2

A Doll’s House, Part 2

Berkeley Repertory Theatre

Savage Love

Savage Love: Jacks

Savage Love: Jacks

Navigating professional relationships at sex parties.

By Dan Savage

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On the Brightside

On the Brightside

Drake’s Brewing Co. employed its spirit of innovation when inventing its new champagne-like Extra Brut IPA.

By Express Narratives

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Food & Drink

Restaurant Review

East Ocean Seafood Restaurant Serves Dim Sum by Day, Smoked Black Cod By Night

East Ocean Seafood Restaurant Serves Dim Sum by Day, Smoked Black Cod By Night

The long-running Alameda restaurant offers a variety of Hong Kong- and Cantonese-style dishes to please every palate.

By Katherine Hamilton

Restaurant Review

Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine Brings Memories of Thailand to Jack London Square

Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine Brings Memories of Thailand to Jack London Square

Panang short ribs, seriously spicy curries, and handcrafted cocktails create a modern and fun culinary experience.

By Katherine Hamilton

What’s Brewin in the Parks at Black Diamond Mines

What’s Brewin in the Parks at Black Diamond Mines

Black Diamond Mines Regional Park

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Movies

Movie Review

'The Oath' Shows How to Wreck a Thanksgiving Dinner

'The Oath' Shows How to Wreck a Thanksgiving Dinner

Is it a comedy or a horror flick?

By Kelly Vance

Movie Review

Rupert Everett Celebrates Oscar Wilde with ‘The Happy Prince’

Rupert Everett Celebrates Oscar Wilde with ‘The Happy Prince’

It’s full-on Oscar bait.

By Kelly Vance

The Oath

A Star Is Born

Night School

SF Shorts 2018: Film Mix 5

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Music

Music

Blockchain-Powered Our Music Festival Comes to Berkeley

Blockchain-Powered Our Music Festival Comes to Berkeley

The first festival has big plans and its own cryptocurrency.

By Madeline Wells

Music

The Acharis' Dark Inward Journey

The Acharis' Dark Inward Journey

Oakland's Shaun Wagner and Mila Puccini take control of their artistic destiny, together.

By Kyle Roe

Brownies & Lemonade

Brownies & Lemonade

Frank H. Ogawa Plaza

Jessica Lá Rel

Jessica Lá Rel

Zoo Labs

Mad Noise Record Release Party

Mad Noise Record Release Party

Starline Social Club

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The Express' November 2018 Endorsement Guide

We endorse Schaaf, Ezzy Ashcraft, and Butt; along with Fortunato Bas, Thao, Middleton, and Whitaker for Oakland council and Knox White and Oddie for Alameda council.
A Guide to Oakland's Ballot Measures

Six measures on the November ballot include new taxes, tax breaks, changes to existing taxes, worker and tenant protections, and education funding.
Savage Love: Jacks

Navigating professional relationships at sex parties.
Oakland Organic Gardener Wins Battle Against Roundup

Diane Williams fought for two years to stop Oakland Unified from spraying the likely carcinogenic herbicide. And, finally, she was vindicated.
No Punches Thrown in Oakland Council District 6

Opponents of Desley Brooks have yet to go on the offensive despite the incumbent's problems.

The Express' November 2018 Endorsement Guide

We endorse Schaaf, Ezzy Ashcraft, and Butt; along with Fortunato Bas, Thao, Middleton, and Whitaker for Oakland council and Knox White and Oddie for Alameda council.
Alameda District Attorney’s Inspector Is Target of FBI Corruption Investigation

Harry Hu, a former Oakland cop, is under investigation for alleged involvement in a racketeering and extortion ring.
Charlie Michelson Abruptly Withdraws from Oakland's District 4 City Council Campaign

But Michelson's name will still be on the ballot and some have already voted.
Oakland Councilmember Desley Brooks Alleges City Attorney Failed to Competently Represent Her in the Elaine Brown Lawsuit
Luz Calvo Wants to Decolonize Your Plate

The Oakland resident and ethnic studies professor aims to preserve healing indigenous food traditions through a cookbook and art exhibit.

The Express' November 2018 Endorsement Guide

We endorse Schaaf, Ezzy Ashcraft, and Butt; along with Fortunato Bas, Thao, Middleton, and Whitaker for Oakland council and Knox White and Oddie for Alameda council.
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Role Reversals in the Oakland Mayor's Race

In the Oakland mayor's race, the normally staid Libby Schaaf has come out swinging, while one of her top challengers, the usually brash Cat Brooks, is acting more like a Fortune 500 CEO.
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Smart & Final’s Old Oakland Location Closes

The closure is one of several shut downs of longtime businesses following the purchase of much of Old Oakland by 11 West Partners.
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Oakland and Berkeley Homeless Sweeps May be Unconstitutional

Homeless advocates say the recent federal appellate court ruling in Martin v. Boise could stop East Bay cities from imposing camping bans and other anti-homeless laws.
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Landlords Take Aim Against Three Oakland Ballot Measures

The California Association of Realtors and National Association of Realtors have already raised $97,500 to oppose Oakland's vacant property tax and eviction protection ballot measures.
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Blockchain-Powered Our Music Festival Comes to Berkeley

The first festival has big plans and its own cryptocurrency.
Keira Knightley's 'Colette' Is Too Tame

The true story of the 19th century writer deserves more edge.

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