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Issue Archive for the Week of Jun 18-24, 2008

News & Opinion

News & Opinion, Feature Jun 18, 2008
Sleeping Around Craigslist

Two middle-aged women discover that casual sex is anything but casual.
- By Anna Reed and Lily Penza
- Tags: Feature, Best of the East Bay Express, Longreads

News & Opinion, Full Disclosure Jun 18, 2008
Profiting from Redevelopment

An East Oakland land deal could cost the city millions, while reaping huge profits for two well-connected property owners.
- By Robert Gammon

News & Opinion, Seven Days Jun 18, 2008
Schools Tax in Alameda Wins After All

Absentees nudge measure to victory, plus BANG reporters unionize, Juneteenth festival is dead, and Oakland's budget is not far behind.
- By Chris Thompson
- Tags: Seven Days, Alameda schools, Bay Area Newspaper Group, Barbara Lee, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, South Berkeley Juneteenth Festival, Ron Dellums, Oakland city council, U-Haul, Westaff, BART

News & Opinion, Apprehension Jun 18, 2008
A Gun on a Train

A platinum-selling rapper is accused of rape, Silence the Violence Day arrives, and crime keeps people driving.
- By Anneli Star Josselin Rufus
- Tags: Apprehension, BART, Numskull, Garrick Demond Husbands, Numworld Entertainment

News & Opinion, Ideopolis Jun 18, 2008
Rethinking the Corner Store

A neighborhood market says no to alcohol and yes to fresh produce.
- By Susan Kuchinskas

News & Opinion, Guest Essays Jun 18, 2008
Take Back the Filter

An Oaklander starts a campaign to urge Clorox to recycle used Brita water filters.
- By Beth Terry
- Tags: Guest Essays, Clorox, Brita, water filters, Take Back the Filter

News & Opinion, Your Image Here Jun 18, 2008
Alley in Florence

By Kathleen Richards

News & Opinion, Letters Jun 18, 2008
Letters for June 18

Readers sound off on the Alameda Theater, Mario Juarez, John Yoo, global hunger, Oakland police, Pete Stark, and the mass dissemination of dumbness.

Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture, Culture Spy Jun 18, 2008
A Musical Balancing Act

Former "Balanceman" Jeremy Goody shifts gears to keep pace with a changing industry.
- By Rachel Swan
- Tags: Culture Spy, Jeremy Goody, Megasonic, Balanceman, Sal Goody, recording engineer, electronic music

Arts & Culture, Events Jun 18, 2008
C Is for Contemporary

Company C Ballet brings an ecumenical sensibility to its fifth annual Oakland Dance Festival.
- By Rachel Swan

Arts & Culture, Books Jun 18, 2008
Family Values

Money can't buy happiness in Janelle Brown's new Silicon Valley satire.
- By Anneli Star Josselin Rufus

Arts & Culture, Visual Art Jun 18, 2008
Myths and Dreams

Calixto Robles and Alexandra Blum make fantasy real.
- By DeWitt Cheng

Arts & Culture, Theater Jun 18, 2008
Late-Night Double Features

Cult classic flicks invade the stage.
- By Sam Hurwitt
- Tags: Theater, Evil Dead: The Musical, Point Break Live!, Attack of the Killer B-Movies

Arts & Culture, Aquarium Age Jun 18, 2008
Aquarium Age

For the week of June 18-24, 2008.
- By Ralfee Finn

Arts & Culture, Savage Love Jun 18, 2008
Although Truth Hurts, Cheating Hurts More

Advice for a guy whose wife has lost her interest in sex.
- By Dan Savage

Movies

Movies, Movie Review Jun 18, 2008
What's New, Pusinky?

Women in prison, zombies, teenage hanky-panky, and Taiwanese accordion players. Frameline32 has it all.
- By Kelly Vance
- Tags: Movie Review, Frameline 32, LGBT, Otto; or Up with Dead People, Japan Japan, Affinity, Dolls, Drifting Flowers, XXY, Were the World Mine, Ciao, Ready? OK!, The World Unseen, Tru Loved

Movies, One-Night Stands Jun 18, 2008
One-Night Stands

Repertory film listings for June 19 through June 25, 2008.
- By Nate Seltenrich

Food & Drink

Food & Drink, Restaurant Review Jun 18, 2008
Island Living in San Leandro

The tantalizing flavors of Jamaica can be found at Sweet Fingers.
- By Matthew Stafford
- Tags: Restaurant Review, Sweet Fingers, Jamaica

Music

Music, Jun 18, 2008
Last Call

C2tE's greatest hits: a farewell compilation of favorite columns.
- By Eric K. Arnold
- Tags: Music, Close 2 tha Edge

Music, Jun 18, 2008
The Skinheads Are Still Bowling

Camper Van Beethoven rings in its silver anniversary at the Fillmore.
- By Dave Gil de Rubio
- Tags: Music, Camper Van Beethoven, David Lowery

Music, Local Licks Jun 18, 2008
Local Licks

This week, we review Ricky Lee Robinson, Miggs, VIR, and Dylan Champagne.
- By Nate Seltenrich
- Tags: Local Licks, Local Licks, Miggs, VIR, Dylan Champagne, Ricky Lee Robinson

Music, CD Reviews Jun 18, 2008
Al Green

Lay It Down
- By Gene Armstrong
- Tags: CD Reviews, Al Green, Lay It Down

Music, CD Reviews Jun 18, 2008
Atmosphere

When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Shit Gold
- By Brian Moss
- Tags: CD Reviews, Atmosphere, When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Shit Gold

Music, CD Reviews Jun 18, 2008
Karen Dalton

Green Rocky Road
- By Mark Keresman
- Tags: CD Reviews, Karen Dalton, Green Rocky Road

Blogs

Blogs, News Jun 27, 2008
The East Bay Today: June 27, 2008

Blogs, News Jun 26, 2008
The East Bay Today: June 26, 2008

Blogs, Arts & Music Jun 25, 2008
Your Daily Lick: The Stairwell Sisters

Get Off Your Money (Yodel-Ay-Hee Records)
- By Nate Seltenrich
- Tags: Bay Area Bands

Blogs, News Jun 25, 2008
EdgerlyGate: Who's to Blame?
- By Chris Thompson
- Tags: Politics

Blogs, News Jun 25, 2008
The East Bay Today: June 25, 2008

Blogs, News Jun 24, 2008
Deborah Edgerly Out by July 31
- By Chris Thompson
- Tags: Politics

Blogs, Arts & Music Jun 24, 2008
Your Daily Lick: Ryan Auffenberg

Marigolds (Evangeline Records)
- By Nate Seltenrich
- Tags: Bay Area Bands

Blogs, News Jun 24, 2008
The East Bay Today: June 24, 2008

Blogs, News Jun 24, 2008
Tom Bates Worried About Hungry Tree-Sitters
- By Chris Thompson
- Tags: Politics

Blogs, News Jun 24, 2008
Dan Walters: Perata Recall Drive Remains a Mystery
- By Chris Thompson
- Tags: Politics

Blogs, News Jun 24, 2008
Fremont Activist Arrested in Singapore
- By Chris Thompson
- Tags: Politics

Blogs, News Jun 24, 2008
Deborah Edgerly Roundup
- By Chris Thompson
- Tags: Politics

Blogs, Arts & Music Jun 23, 2008
Your Daily Lick: Ultralash

Foamy Lather (Fictitious Records)
- By Nate Seltenrich
- Tags: Bay Area Bands

Blogs, News Jun 23, 2008
The East Bay Today: June 23, 2008

Blogs, News Jun 23, 2008
Slap Hitter: A's win! Let's get donuts!
- Tags: Sports

Blogs, News Jun 23, 2008
More Rallies Outside Berkeley Marine Recruiting Station
- By Chris Thompson
- Tags: Politics

Blogs, News Jun 23, 2008
D-Day for Deborah Edgerly
- By Chris Thompson
- Tags: Politics

Blogs, News Jun 23, 2008
Claremont Neighbors Snort at Proposed New Safeway
- By Chris Thompson
- Tags: Business

Blogs, News Jun 23, 2008
Bedbug Plagues Strike College Dorms
- By Chris Thompson
- Tags: Education, Health & Medicine

Blogs, News Jun 23, 2008
BART Ridership At Record Levels
- By Chris Thompson
- Tags: Transportation

Blogs, News Jun 20, 2008
Cody's Books Closes Permanently

Blogs, News Jun 20, 2008
Buy Curious — Hot Sales! Hot Events! Hot! Hot!
- Tags: Fashion

Blogs, Arts & Music Jun 20, 2008
Your Daily Lick: Humanzee

After the Aftermath (self-released)
- By Nate Seltenrich
- Tags: Bay Area Bands

Blogs, News Jun 20, 2008
Keep BART Nice and Dry, Lynette Sweet!
- By Chris Thompson
- Tags: Transportation

Blogs, News Jun 20, 2008
Don't Call It a Recession: Fremont Tech Firm Bleeds Cash
- By Chris Thompson
- Tags: Business, Science & Technology

Blogs, News Jun 20, 2008
Cal Tree-Sitters Lose Another Soldier
- By Chris Thompson
- Tags: Education, Environment

Blogs, News Jun 20, 2008
No Sex Hormones for Us, Sadly
- By Chris Thompson
- Tags: Environment, Health & Medicine

Blogs, News Jun 20, 2008
Oakland City Administrator to Resign in Disgrace?
- By Chris Thompson
- Tags: Politics

Blogs, News Jun 20, 2008
Another Man Is Slain in Berkeley
- Tags: Law Enforcement & Crime

Blogs, News Jun 19, 2008
Council Replies to Ron Dellums' Budget Proposal
- By Chris Thompson
- Tags: Politics

Blogs, News Jun 19, 2008
Chevron Lawyer William Haynes Ducks Senate's Torture Questions
- By Chris Thompson
- Tags: Politics

Blogs, News Jun 19, 2008
Video Shows Bey IV Laughing After Chauncey Bailey's Murder
- By Chris Thompson
- Tags: Law Enforcement & Crime, Politics

Blogs, News Jun 19, 2008
Don't Call It a Recession: Home Prices Slide Again
- By Chris Thompson
- Tags: Business

Blogs, News Jun 19, 2008
Judge: UC Training Center Must Stop
- By Chris Thompson
- Tags: Education, Environment, Sports

Blogs, Arts & Music Jun 18, 2008
Bilal Promises Mass Ejaculation ... or, at the Very Least, a Powerful Sex Vibe

Singer protracts all the sexy parts at a recent DNA Lounge performance.
- By Rachel Swan
- Tags: Local Show Reviews, Bilal, Robert Glasper, B'Nai Rebelfront

Blogs, Arts & Music Jun 18, 2008
Richmond's IWORI at the Rockit Room Tonight
- Tags: Bay Area Bands, Just-Announced Shows

Blogs, News Jun 18, 2008
Sex Fetishists Disappoint East Bay, Cost Jobs
- By Chris Thompson
- Tags: Business

Blogs, News Jun 18, 2008
Strange Fight Over UC Tobacco Research
- By Chris Thompson
- Tags: Education

Blogs, News Jun 18, 2008
Black Muslims Close to Deal With Creditors
- By Chris Thompson
- Tags: Law Enforcement & Crime, Politics

Blogs, News Jun 18, 2008
Rain of Urine and Excrement at Cal Tree-Sit
- By Chris Thompson
- Tags: Environment, Sports

Blogs, News Jun 18, 2008
John Yoo Opens His Mouth Again
- By Chris Thompson
- Tags: Politics

Blogs, News Jun 17, 2008
Slap Hitter: Tiger Woods and the Incovenient Truth
- Tags: Sports

Most Popular Stories

The Forces Driving Gentrification in Oakland

The East Bay has seen a widening gap between rich and poor and the displacement of people who are low-income and of color. But it doesn't have to be this way.
Gentrification Changed the Names of Oakland Neighborhoods

"NOBE," "Reservoir Hills," and "Baja Dimond" are efforts to put a genteel stamp on Oakland.
Freight & Salvage Is Changing with the Times Ahead of Its 50th Anniversary

The Berkeley music venue is working to diversify its staff and sound.
Is the Only Way to Make Housing Affordable By De-Commodifying It?

Land trusts, and similar housing models, take homes out of the for-profit market in order to preserve affordability for the long haul.
Los Carnalitos Brings a Taste of Mexico City to Hayward

The family-run restaurant features made-to-order items crafted from fresh masa, and each dish is clearly a labor of love.

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.
Gentrification Changed the Names of Oakland Neighborhoods

"NOBE," "Reservoir Hills," and "Baja Dimond" are efforts to put a genteel stamp on Oakland.
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.
Judge Recommends $8,625 Penalty Against Oakland Councilmember Lynette Gibson McElhaney for Ethics Violations

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
- Comments (14)
Gentrification Changed the Names of Oakland Neighborhoods

"NOBE," "Reservoir Hills," and "Baja Dimond" are efforts to put a genteel stamp on Oakland.
- Comments (14)
The Forces Driving Gentrification in Oakland

The East Bay has seen a widening gap between rich and poor and the displacement of people who are low-income and of color. But it doesn't have to be this way.
- Comments (13)
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.
- Comments (12)

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.
Hiero Day Maintains Commitment to Community

The Hieroglyphics crew's hip-hop festival returns for its seventh year.
Poor Writing Makes 'The Little Stranger' a Dud

It's a lame, gothic snipe hunt.

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