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Issue Archive for the Week of Nov 20-26, 2013

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News & Opinion

News & Opinion, News Nov 20, 2013
Richmond Refuses to Bow to Wall Street

Despite lawsuits, threats, and political attacks, the city is forging ahead with plans to create a consortium of cities that would adopt its anti-foreclosure plan.
- By Joaquin Palomino
- Tags: News

News & Opinion, Feature Nov 20, 2013
Transphobia

Violence and discrimination against transgender people are rampant — even in the liberal East Bay.
- By Sam Levin
- Tags: Feature, transgender, TransVision, Brandy Martell, Kayla Moore, Transgender Day of Remembrance, Victoria Kolakowski, Sasha Fleischman

News & Opinion, Seven Days Nov 20, 2013
BART's General Manager Should Resign

The unraveling of the transit agency's contract deal with its unions is yet another example of why Grace Crunican is not qualified for her job.
- By Robert Gammon
- Tags: Seven Days, BART, Grace Crunican, Thomas Hock, BART strike, Veolia Transportation

News & Opinion, Full Disclosure Nov 20, 2013
Oakland Mayor's Race Heats Up

Councilmember Libby Schaaf likely will run against Jean Quan at a time when the mayor is enjoying some successes. But will progressive voters care?
- By Robert Gammon
- Tags: Full Disclosure, Jean Quan, Libby Schaaf, Joe Tuman, Rebecca Kaplan, Oakland mayor's race

News & Opinion, Letters Nov 20, 2013
Letters for the Week of November 20

Readers sound off on racial tension at UC Berkeley, problems with Obamacare, and illegal dumping in Oakland.

News & Opinion, Corrections Nov 20, 2013
Corrections for the Week of November 20

Name of UC Berkeley campus survey.

Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture, Culture Spy Nov 20, 2013
A League of Their Own

Oakland's Belles and Chimes is the first women's-only pinball league.
- By Susan Cohen
- Tags: Culture Spy, Belles and Chimes, Echa Schneider, pinball, Hi-Life Oakland

Arts & Culture, Events Nov 20, 2013
Creating a Queer Craft Scene

Bay Area artists Jen Lorang and Lex Non Scripta organize a craft fair to celebrate the work of queer artisans.
- By Zaineb Mohammed
- Tags: Events, Jen Lorang, Lex Non Scripta, Queer Art & Craft Fair, crafting, Temescal Art Center

Arts & Culture, Books Nov 20, 2013
The Magical Thinking of Thirteen-Year-Olds

Joyce Maynard's new novel, loosely based on the case of the "Trailside Killer," is ultimately about youthful optimism.
- By Ivy Kim
- Tags: Books, Joyce Maynard, After Her, Oakland Public Library, Montclair Branch

Arts & Culture, Theater Nov 20, 2013
Review: Aurora Theatre's 'A Bright New Boise'

Despite best intentions, it doesn't lead us to the promised land.
- By Anna Pulley
- Tags: Theater, A Bright New Boise, Samuel D. Hunter, Aurora, Tom Ross, Aurora Theatre

Arts & Culture, Savage Love Nov 20, 2013
Basics, Bitches

On sexual compatibility and potentially dangerous fantasies.
- By Dan Savage
- Tags: Savage Love, cuckolding

Movies

Movies, Movie Review Nov 20, 2013
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

The have-nots are coming.
- By Kelly Vance
- Tags: Movie Review, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Katniss Everdeen

Movies, Movie Review Nov 20, 2013
The Book Thief

The honorable schoolgirl.
- By Kelly Vance
- Tags: Movie Review, The Book Thief

Movies, One-Night Stands Nov 20, 2013
One-Night Stands

Repertory film listings for November 21-27

Food & Drink

Food & Drink, Restaurant Review Nov 20, 2013
Mockingbird's Affordable Romance

The Uptown restaurant serves rustic, globally inspired California cuisine that doesn't cost a fortune.
- By Luke Tsai
- Tags: Restaurant Review, Mockingbird, Melissa Axelrod, William Johnson, Zuni Café

Food & Drink, What the Fork Nov 20, 2013
Where to Eat Dungeness Crab in the East Bay

Plus, a salsa maker opens a taco stand inside Olde Depot Public House.
- By Luke Tsai
- Tags: What the Fork, Dungeness crab, Olde Depot Public House, Santipapas, Mark Sorensen, China Village, Southie, Homestead, Ramen Shop, Hang Ten Boiler, Old Depot Public House

Music

Music, Nov 20, 2013
Doing It Pussy Monster Style

A new Oakland-based entertainment company aims to promote LGBT musicians who aren't afraid of being out, proud, and in your face.
- By Sam Levin
- Tags: Music, Pussy Monster, LGBT, Phresh, Perla Nolasco

Music, CD Reviews Nov 20, 2013
Valerie Troutt

The Sound of Peace
- By Lee Hildebrand
- Tags: CD Reviews, Valerie Troutt, The Sound of Peace, Yoshi's Oakland

Music, CD Reviews Nov 20, 2013
Cut Copy

Free Your Mind
- By Madeleine Key
- Tags: CD Reviews, Cut Copy

Music, CD Reviews Nov 20, 2013
Roswell Rudd

Trombone for Lovers
- By Mark Keresman
- Tags: CD Reviews, Roswell Rudd

Blogs

Blogs, Food & Drink Nov 26, 2013
At Pathos, Greek Goes Organic
- By Luke Tsai
- Tags: Pathos Restaurant and Bar, Nick Eftimiou, organic, Dio Deka, Kokkari Estiatorio, Troy Greek Cuisine, loukoumades

Blogs, Arts & Culture Nov 25, 2013
Beastie Boys Feuds With Oakland Toy Company Over "Girls" Ad
- By Sam Levin
- Tags: Art

Blogs, Food & Drink Nov 25, 2013
Norikonoko Shut Down By Fire, Plans to Reopen Next Summer
- By Luke Tsai
- Tags: News, Norikonoko, Noriko Taniguchi, restaurant fire, home-style Japanese food

Blogs, News Nov 22, 2013
Friday Must Reads: California Kills Cheap Insurance Policies; Unions Say BART Board Vote Was Illegal
- By Robert Gammon
- Tags: Health & Medicine, Transportation, Immigration Reform

Blogs, Arts & Culture Nov 22, 2013
Weekender: This Weekend's Top Five Events
- By Zaineb Mohammed

Blogs, News Nov 21, 2013
Thursday Must Reads: US Senate Kills Filibuster for Presidential Nominations; State Projecting a $2.4 Billion Surplus
- By Robert Gammon
- Tags: Politics, Environment

Blogs, News Nov 20, 2013
Fearing Wall Street Reprisals, Oakland Council Abandons Anti-Foreclosure Plans
- By Jean Tepperman
- Tags: Politics, Business

Blogs, News Nov 20, 2013
Richmond Councilman Uses Position to Avoid Fines
- By John Geluardi
- Tags: Politics, Law Enforcement & Crime

Blogs, Food & Drink Nov 20, 2013
Video
Mid-Week Menu: Penrose Gets Ready to Open, Tribune Tavern Swaps Chefs, and Artis Coffee Pioneers ‘Live’ Roasting
- By Luke Tsai
- Tags: Video

Blogs, News Nov 20, 2013
Wednesday Must Reads: Verizon and AT&T Block Smartphone Kill Switches; Oakland Council Moves Forward on Surveillance Center
- By Robert Gammon
- Tags: Politics, Business, Law Enforcement & Crime

Blogs, Food & Drink Nov 5, 2013
Now Open in Temescal: Copan
- By Luke Tsai
- Tags: News, Copan, Micha Oh, Eddie Joo, Ohgane, Sura, Korean-Japanese fusion, Jessica Oh, Bowl'd, Spoon

Blogs, Food & Drink Oct 9, 2013
Mid-Week Menu: Korean-Japanese Fusion in Temescal, a Tipless Restaurant, and $10 Paella
- By Luke Tsai

Most Popular Stories

Oakland Police Commanders Who Buried Sex-Crime Scandal Investigation Were Later Promoted

Mayor Schaaf’s subsequent investigation of the mishandled case also fizzled and required federal court intervention.
Plans for a 'New' Oakland Are Taking Shape, but Existing Residents Are Demanding More Equitable Development

Who will have a say in downtown?
Oakland Metro Operahouse Claims Harassment by a Neighbor, Who Says the Music Venue is Breaking the Law

Coupled with increased scrutiny following the Ghost Ship fire, the Metro's owners say finances are constricted.
How Serious is the Wild Fire Threat in the Oakland Hills?

Residents concerned, frustrated after loss of funding for prevention and reports of shoddy work by inspectors.
Jay Som’s Slow-Burning Ascent

Everybody Works, the Oakland-via-Brentwood musician’s breakthrough, is a revelation that celebrates self-care, identity, and the Bay Area DIY scene on her own terms. But it took a bit of time to get there.

City of Oakland Poised to Give Public Land to Nonprofit that Improperly Received $710,000 in County Funds
A New Oakland A's Ballpark: Our Writer Looks At The Good, The Bad, And The Unknown Of Three Rumored Sites

Will the team move to Laney College or Howard Terminal, or stay at the Coliseum location?
Buck Stops Nowhere: Oakland Unified School District Suffering From Multiple Vacancies in Key Finance Positions

The district faces steep budget deficits over the next two years.
Degrees Plato Serves Beer Without Borders in Oakland's Laurel Neighborhood

Husband-wife duo serve up craft brew and Oaxacan-inspired fare at a kid-friendly spot in the Laurel.
Picán Restaurant in Uptown Oakland Closing ... For Now

Gentrification Station: Why Oakland Still Says NO to Uber
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Oakland Metro Operahouse Claims Harassment by a Neighbor, Who Says the Music Venue is Breaking the Law

Coupled with increased scrutiny following the Ghost Ship fire, the Metro's owners say finances are constricted.
- Comments (16)
Amid Calls to 'Defund' Oakland Police, City Settles $989,000 Claim of Sexually Exploited Teen 'Celeste Guap'
- Comments (11)
A New Oakland A's Ballpark: Our Writer Looks At The Good, The Bad, And The Unknown Of Three Rumored Sites

Will the team move to Laney College or Howard Terminal, or stay at the Coliseum location?
- Comments (9)
Picán Restaurant in Uptown Oakland Closing ... For Now
- Comments (9)

Jay Som’s Slow-Burning Ascent

Everybody Works, the Oakland-via-Brentwood musician’s breakthrough, is a revelation that celebrates self-care, identity, and the Bay Area DIY scene on her own terms. But it took a bit of time to get there.
City of Oakland ‘Bulldozer’ Hit A Homeless Man While He Was Sleeping In A Tent

Debris and garbage is increasingly an issue at homeless encampments. But homeless residents claim that the 'bulldozer' trashed and destroyed their personal belongings and valuables. 'It was horrible, just ridiculous.'

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