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News & Opinion, Feature Sep 24, 2014
The Dark Side of Amazon

At Jeff Bezos' online retail colossus, "cheap" comes at a very hefty price.
- By Jim Hightower
- Tags: Feature, Amazon, business, Jeff Bezos

News & Opinion, Election 2014 Sep 23, 2014
The Express’ 2014 Endorsements So Far
- Tags: Election 2014

News & Opinion, News Sep 24, 2014
The Problem with Paid Petitioners

In Oakland and across California, petition gatherers working for ballot measures — who are paid per signature — have resorted to shady and possibly illegal tactics.
- By Sam Levin
- Tags: News, Waste Management, Oakland, garbage contract

News & Opinion, Election 2014 Sep 24, 2014
Taking the Fight to Desley Brooks

The East Oakland councilmember's three challengers have not been shy in criticizing her behavior or her record.
- By Steven Tavares
- Tags: Election 2014, Elections, 2014 elections

News & Opinion, Election 2014 Sep 24, 2014
Vote Yes on Measure BB and Prop 47

We’re also endorsing Torlakson, Honda, and Sbranti.
- Tags: Election 2014, Elections, Elections 2014, endorsements

News & Opinion, Election 2014 Sep 24, 2014
The Battle for Richmond's Soul

This year's mayoral election features two major candidates — Nat Bates and Tom Butt — who have polar-opposite visions for the city's future.
- By John Geluardi
- Tags: Election 2014, Elections, Elections 2014, Richmond

News & Opinion, Election 2014 Sep 24, 2014
The Poison Pill of Proposition 46?

The ballot measure would help fight prescription drug abuse and assist low-income victims of medical malpractice, but it also would force all doctors to undergo random drug testing.
- By Sam Levin
- Tags: Election 2014, Prop 46, California law, 2014 Elections

News & Opinion, Election 2014 Sep 24, 2014
Stark Contrasts in EBMUD Race

Environmentalist Marguerite Young is taking on moderate incumbent Kay Foulkes in a fight over water-wasting and the protection of the East Bay's primary water source.
- By Robert Gammon
- Tags: Election 2014, Elections, 2014 elections, EBMUD

News & Opinion, Legalization Nation Sep 24, 2014
Harvest Season Impacted By Drought, Raids

An increasing number of people are growing pot these days, but the lack of water and stepped up enforcement by police have made it a tough year.
- By David Downs
- Tags: Legalization Nation, marijuana legalization, legalization nation, drought

News & Opinion, Letters Sep 24, 2014
Letters for the Week of September 24, 2014

Writers sound off on Kaiser, liberal policing, and fracking's effect on the wine industry.
- Tags: Letters

News & Opinion, Corrections Sep 24, 2014
Corrections for the Week of September 24, 2014

Withheld evidence in a police arbitration case.
- Tags: Corrections

Arts & Culture, Culture Spy Sep 24, 2014
Making Waves

In her new book, Oakland podcaster Nia King documents the trials and triumphs of queer and trans artists of color.
- By Sam Levin
- Tags: Culture Spy, LGBT, Show & Tell Concept Shop

Arts & Culture, Events Sep 24, 2014
Art Beats: A new, Affordable Art Fair Comes to the Bay Area

The innovative event offers an accessible blend of art and performance from both sides of the bay.
- By Sarah Burke
- Tags: Events, art, San Francisco, Art Beats

Arts & Culture, Savage Love Sep 24, 2014
Making a Move

On the explorations of a newbie bi guy, renegotiating an open relationship, and a piss-poor plan.
- By Dan Savage

Arts & Culture, Free Will Astrology Sep 24, 2014
Video
Free Will Astrology

Horoscopes for the week of September 25-October 1.
- By Rob Brezsny
- Tags: Free Will Astrology, astrology, Video

Movies, Movie Review Sep 24, 2014
Video
Review: Last Days in Vietnam

Rory Kennedy's excellent documentary Last Days in Vietnam arrives in theaters at an opportune time.
- By Kelly Vance
- Tags: Movie Review, Rory Kennedy, Vietnam, documentary, Video

Movies, One-Night Stands Sep 24, 2014
One Night Stands

Repertory film listings for September 25 - October 1

Food & Drink, Restaurant Review Sep 24, 2014
Review: Abura-ya, a Punk-Rock Fried Chicken Pop-Up

Come for the fried chicken, stay for the side dishes, including the best avocado salad in town.
- By Luke Tsai
- Tags: Restaurant Review, Japanese food, restaurant review, fried chicken, Abura-Ya

Food & Drink, What the Fork Sep 24, 2014
Five Restaurants to Help You Escape Your East Bay Brunch Rut

Introducing What's Eating You, answering your pressing food questions. Plus, Captain & Corset closes.
- By Luke Tsai
- Tags: What the Fork

Music, Sep 24, 2014
The Best New Titles from Local Rock Acts

In this accelerated musical ecosystem, sometimes worthy titles pass by without notice. The best of what you may have missed.
- By Sam Lefebvre
- Tags: Music, hardcore, East Bay music, punk, new releases

Music, Sep 24, 2014
Apple Virus U2.0

U2 and Apple repurpose free online distribution to market products that undermine collecting music.
- By Sam Lefebvre
- Tags: Music, U2, Apple, music

Blogs, News Sep 25, 2014
Thursday Must Reads: State Objects to Refinery Oil-By-Rail Plan; PUC Replaces PG&E’s Favored Judge
- By Robert Gammon

Blogs, News Sep 24, 2014
Wednesday Must Reads: Big Soda Pumps $800,000 Into Berkeley Campaign; Judge Says Wrongly Convicted Man Can Sue Oakland
- By Robert Gammon

Blogs, Arts & Music Sep 24, 2014
If You Love Oakland, Watch This Video

Artist Lea Bruno's love letter to The Town featuring graffiti artist Jurne.
- By Anna Pulley
- Tags: graffiti, jurne, lea bruno, artists, oakland love, the town, video

Blogs, Cannabis Sep 24, 2014
So It Begins: The California Legalization 2016 Primer
- By David Downs

Blogs, Arts & Music Sep 24, 2014
The Express Just Got Express-er: Introducing Pedal-Powered News Delivery

Pedal Express, a local, worker-owned bike courier service delivers the Express throughout downtown Oakland.
- By Anna Pulley

Blogs, News Sep 24, 2014
Berkeley City Parking Contractor Found Guilty of Worker Retaliation
- By Sam Levin

Blogs, Cannabis Sep 25, 2014
Fresno’s Controversial Medical Marijuana Ban Possibly Illegal, Headed to Trial
- By David Downs

Blogs, Arts & Music Sep 25, 2014
Is New Social Media Site Ello Prompting a Queer Facebook Exodus?
- By Anna Pulley
- Tags: ello, facebook, queer, lgbt, social network, drag queens

Blogs, News Sep 25, 2014
Dan Kalb Proposes Tenant Protection Ordinance to Curb Landlord Harassment
- By Sam Levin

Blogs, Arts & Music Sep 25, 2014
Watch: Willie Joe 'I'm From the Bay Bruh's' Feat and E-40's Lyrical Curlicues at Grand Lake Theater
- By Sam Lefebvre
- Tags: willie joe, e-40, vallejo, taco truck

Blogs, Food & Drink Sep 25, 2014
Mid-Week Menu: A Richmond Restaurant Sticks It to Yelp, Muracci’s Berkeley Location Opens, and Cat Town Cafe Announces Its Opening Date
- By Luke Tsai
- Tags: News, Botto Bistro, Yelp, Muracci's, Cat Town Cafe

Blogs, Arts & Music Sep 26, 2014
Weekender: This Weekend's Top Five Events

Sept. 26, 27 & 28
- By Sarah Burke

Blogs, Arts & Music Sep 26, 2014
The News in Haiku

Because the work day is long, but your attention span is short.
- By Anna Pulley
- Tags: east bay news, bisexuality, apple, u2, 2016, pot, art beats, abura-ya

Blogs, News Sep 26, 2014
Friday Must Reads: Californians Overwhelmingly Support Affirmative Action; Governor Brown Signs Oil-By-Rail Bill
- By Robert Gammon

Blogs, News Sep 26, 2014
Oakland Gets $3.2 Million Grant For Bike Bridge Connecting Lake Merritt to Bay Trail
- By Sam Levin

Blogs, News Sep 29, 2014
Monday Must Reads: Governor Vetoes $100 Million in Funding for UC and CSU; Brown Also Turns Down Drone-Restrictions Bill
- By Robert Gammon

Blogs, Food & Drink Sep 29, 2014
A Barcelona-Style Dinner Pops Up in Berkeley
- By Luke Tsai
- Tags: Camila Loew, Sobremesa, Spanish food, pop-up, Far Leaves Tea, paella

Blogs, News Sep 30, 2014
Tuesday Must Reads: BART to Launch Late-Night Bus Service; Brown Signs Bill to Lessen Sentencing for Crack Cocaine
- By Robert Gammon

Blogs, Arts & Music Sep 30, 2014
California Bans Gay and Trans Panic Defense

A landmark move for LGBT rights.
- By Anna Pulley
- Tags: lgbt, jerry brown, gwen araujo, larry king, trans rights, violence

Blogs, Food & Drink Sep 30, 2014
A 'Beer Fountain' Opens in Uptown Oakland
- By Luke Tsai
- Tags: Woods Bar & Brewery, Jim Woods, MateVeza, brewery

Blogs, News Sep 30, 2014
New California Law Will Open Up Job Opportunities To People With Criminal Records
- By Sam Levin

Blogs, Cannabis Sep 30, 2014
California Pot Patients Report ‘Overwhelming Satisfaction’ With Plant
- By David Downs

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Issue Archive for the Week of Sep 24-30, 2014

News & Opinion

At Jeff Bezos' online retail colossus, "cheap" comes at a very hefty price.

In Oakland and across California, petition gatherers working for ballot measures — who are paid per signature — have resorted to shady and possibly illegal tactics.

The East Oakland councilmember's three challengers have not been shy in criticizing her behavior or her record.

We’re also endorsing Torlakson, Honda, and Sbranti.

This year's mayoral election features two major candidates — Nat Bates and Tom Butt — who have polar-opposite visions for the city's future.

The ballot measure would help fight prescription drug abuse and assist low-income victims of medical malpractice, but it also would force all doctors to undergo random drug testing.

Environmentalist Marguerite Young is taking on moderate incumbent Kay Foulkes in a fight over water-wasting and the protection of the East Bay's primary water source.

An increasing number of people are growing pot these days, but the lack of water and stepped up enforcement by police have made it a tough year.

Writers sound off on Kaiser, liberal policing, and fracking's effect on the wine industry.

Withheld evidence in a police arbitration case.

Arts & Culture

In her new book, Oakland podcaster Nia King documents the trials and triumphs of queer and trans artists of color.

The innovative event offers an accessible blend of art and performance from both sides of the bay.

On the explorations of a newbie bi guy, renegotiating an open relationship, and a piss-poor plan.

Horoscopes for the week of September 25-October 1.

Movies

Rory Kennedy's excellent documentary Last Days in Vietnam arrives in theaters at an opportune time.

Repertory film listings for September 25 - October 1

Food & Drink

Come for the fried chicken, stay for the side dishes, including the best avocado salad in town.

Introducing What's Eating You, answering your pressing food questions. Plus, Captain & Corset closes.

Music

In this accelerated musical ecosystem, sometimes worthy titles pass by without notice. The best of what you may have missed.

U2 and Apple repurpose free online distribution to market products that undermine collecting music.

Blogs

Artist Lea Bruno's love letter to The Town featuring graffiti artist Jurne.

Pedal Express, a local, worker-owned bike courier service delivers the Express throughout downtown Oakland.

Sept. 26, 27 & 28

Because the work day is long, but your attention span is short.

A landmark move for LGBT rights.

Most Popular Stories

"NOBE," "Reservoir Hills," and "Baja Dimond" are efforts to put a genteel stamp on 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.

Land trusts, and similar housing models, take homes out of the for-profit market in order to preserve affordability for the long haul.

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

As Oakland's soon-to-be last pro sports team, the A's are trying to land on the right side of the city's housing battles, as they aim to build a new ballpark.

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.

"NOBE," "Reservoir Hills," and "Baja Dimond" are efforts to put a genteel stamp on Oakland.

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.

A third soon-to-open Tuff Shed camp will 'resolve' homelessness around the lake, but unsheltered residents are planning a protest.

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.

"NOBE," "Reservoir Hills," and "Baja Dimond" are efforts to put a genteel stamp on Oakland.

A third soon-to-open Tuff Shed camp will 'resolve' homelessness around the lake, but unsheltered residents are planning a protest.

No one died in the blaze.

But the footage still leaves questions about what happened right before he was shot.

The documentary reveals how Yayoi Kusama became the best-selling living female artist in the world.

With her new EP, the East Bay-bred singer-songwriter doesn't completely leave her roots behind.

It's a lame, gothic snipe hunt.

MVLO MVLO and Sazon Libre are pumping nightclubs with a wide range of Latinx sounds.

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