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Thirty Years Under the Influencenew

Celebrating the distiller with the liquid courage to change the way we drink.
East Bay Express |
Azeen Ghorayshi |
11-29-2012 |
Food+Drink
The Next Peet's?new

Blue Bottle Coffee was recently purchased by a trio of venture capitalists known for growing small start-ups and then selling them to big companies.
East Bay Express |
Darwin BondGraham |
11-28-2012 |
Business & Labor
Tags: Tony Conrad
Seeking Biketopianew

The East Bay Bicycle Coalition throws a party to honor the past and envision the future.
East Bay Express |
Azeen Ghorayshi |
11-15-2012 |
Transportation
How to Report Problems on Election Daynew

If you experience any problems on November 6 — voter-intimidation, malfunctioning voting equipment, or just plain incompetence — there's a website you can go to post your concerns and complaints and rate your polling experience: MyFairElection.com.
East Bay Express |
Robert Gammon |
11-06-2012 |
Elections
Tags: Archon Fung, MyFairElection.com
Oakland Police Union Could Take Hitnew

Judge Thelton Henderson, who is overseeing the police department, may take away arbitration from the union if he puts OPD in receivership.
East Bay Express |
Ali Winston |
11-01-2012 |
Policy Issues
Tags: Oakland Police Union
Contamination Destinationnew

Officials contend that Treasure Island is safe, but residents say health problems abound.
East Bay Express |
Ashley Bates |
10-31-2012 |
Environment
Early Graves Gets Back in the Vannew

After losing its lead singer in a van accident on tour, the San Francisco metal returns with a new album and more attention than it knows what to do with.
East Bay Express |
Whitney Phaneuf |
10-24-2012 |
Music
Tags: metalcore
Remembering Matthew Africanew

The legendary East Bay DJ was known for his encyclopedia knowledge of breakbeats.
East Bay Express |
Eric K. Arnold |
10-16-2012 |
Profiles & Interviews
Disturbing New Evidence About the Oakland Police Departmentnew

Court documents reveal that some Oakland police commanders believe cops could avoid shooting suspects if they were allowed to "rough" people up.
East Bay Express |
Ali Winston |
10-10-2012 |
Crime & Justice
GDP and Seven Stars, Rebornnew

Richmond's GDP Collective is barren of décor but packs the best strains in the region, while Seven Stars hides in plain sight in a small mall.
East Bay Express |
David Downs |
09-29-2012 |
Drugs
The Gluten-Free Rushnew

In the hurry to accommodate the gluten-free, restaurants may be unknowingly endangering them.
East Bay Express |
Kathleen Richards |
09-26-2012 |
Food+Drink
Wine Country, in the Citynew

The number of East Bay urban wineries is growing, as both vintners and consumers realize the economic and environmental benefits.
East Bay Express |
Ellen Cushing |
09-26-2012 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Two Mile Wines
Cold-Smoked Days and Salt-Cured Nightsnew

Three Oakland restaurants find the time and space to make their own charcuterie.
East Bay Express |
Luke Tsai |
09-26-2012 |
Food+Drink
Tags: charcuterie, Chop Bar
Eat Your Beernew

East Bay chefs are experimenting more and more with using beer as an ingredient — and what they're coming up with might surprise you.
East Bay Express |
Ellen Cushing |
09-26-2012 |
Food+Drink