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What Happened to the Chron's Paywall?

NEWS

What Happened to the Chron's Paywall?

The newspaper has quietly stopped charging for stories on its website.

This Week

THIS MODERN WORLD

Return to the Rightwingoverse

FULL DISCLOSURE

Jerry Brown Targets the 99 Percent

The governor ballot measure would impact low- and middle-income families. No wonder wealthy interests are bankrolling it. Plus, the Jean Quan recall campaign is already in debt.

NEWS

The 18th Assembly District: This Year's Most Competitive Race

The contest to replace Swanson features four candidates — Rob Bonta, Abel Guillen, Joel Young, and Kathy Neal — who each have a legitimate shot at winning.

LEGALIZATION NATION

Use Cannabis? There's an App for That

There's been an explosive growth in smartphone app usage, despite federal finger-wagging over marijuana.

SEVEN DAYS

Prop 8 Ruled Unconstitutional

However, the Ninth Circuit's decision on gay marriage only applies to California.

ECO WATCH

Climate Change Will Impact the Poor

A new study finds that global warming likely will affect poor, urban, and minority residents the most. Plus, going green pays off for companies.

LETTERS

Letters for the Week of February 8

Readers sound off on The Prizefighter, Occupy Oakland, and the new school lunch guidelines.

CORRECTIONS

Corrections for the Week of February 8

Elizabeth August's position and The Prizefighter's drinks.

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How I Got Arrested at Occupy Oakland

Our own John C. Osborn offers a first-person account of being taken into custody by police during the latest Occupy Oakland protest.

FEATURE

State of Hunger

The number of people who struggle to put food on the table rose dramatically during the Great Recession, but not everyone who needs help is getting it.

SEVEN DAYS

It's Time for the Black Bloc to Go Away

Repeated violent confrontations with police are failing to move Occupy Oakland forward.

NEWS

The Blair Park Election?

Next Tuesday's election in Piedmont could be a referendum on the city council's approval of a controversial sports field.

EDITORIAL CARTOON

Occupy Disarray

THIS MODERN WORLD

State of the Primary

RAISING THE BAR

Big Business Wants to Hide Political Contributions

CalPERS is right to stand up to the One Percent.

LEGALIZATION NATION

Finding Your Own Shambhala

"Flights" of Kush and potent Dutch Treat C02 hash are hiding in plain sight in the Mission.

LETTERS

Letters for the Week of February 1, 2012

Readers sound off on the Jean Quan recall, Plum and Make Westing's prices, and 924 Gilman.

FULL DISCLOSURE

Private Cops on the Public Dime

Oakland taxpayers' money is being funneled to an anti-union company that employs private cops to patrol the downtown and uptown areas and influences OPD policies.

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Occupy

Continuing coverage of the local and national Occupy movement.

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Stories on education and careers in Oakland, Berkeley, and the greater East Bay.

 

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