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FEATURE
A Coach's Job Begins Off the Court
Coach Joanne Boyle has built the Cal women's basketball program by treating team members as people as well as players.
This Week
NEWS
The Epicenter of a Public Health Crisis
Even as awareness of hepatitis C grows, the scant resources devoted to its treatment are being slashed.
FULL DISCLOSURE
You Don't Know Jack
There's strong evidence that Marcel Diallo Jack, the self-styled "mayor of West Oakland," perpetrated a racist Internet fraud on a local activist.
ECO WATCH
PG&E Wants More Fossil Fuel
The utility that touts itself as being green-friendly is quietly proposing two new large natural-gas-fired power plants in the East Bay.
RAISING THE BAR
Iranian Hikers Paying Price for US Spy Policies
Now would be a good time for our government to formally renounce the use of journalists as spies.
SEVEN DAYS
The Broken Promise
It's official; California no longer offers an affordable college education. Plus, a new casino moves forward in Richmond and alleged torturer loses BART contract.
LETTERS
Letters for November 18
Readers sound off on the lost runner, our CD reviews, Don Perata, and KPFA.
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Das Mann of Steel
How a metalworker from Burning Man became the maestro of the huge American Steel artist complex.
FEATURE
Understanding North Korea
For years, East Bay activists have been trying to influence US policy toward North Korea. Finally, Washington may be listening.
FULL DISCLOSURE
Dellums Fails to Pay at Least $239,000 in Taxes
Sources say the couple's financial troubles could rule out a reelection bid as the mayor is forced to return to lobbying.
FEATURE
A Troubled Rape Case
The high-profile rape charges against Deputy District Attorney Michael Gressett are tainted by questionable facts, unorthodox prosecutorial conduct, and the unmistakable whiff of politics.
FEATURE
How Berkeley Became Berkeley
How Berkeley took to the hills, promoted the good life, pioneered modern crime fighting, went Socialist, invented regional parks, rescued the bay, and more.
FEATURE
The Case Against Google Books
How three East Bay librarians led the revolt against the company's plans to archive all earthly knowledge.
FEATURE
The Lost Runner
How a runner's obsession left him missing in the wilderness.
FULL DISCLOSURE
ACORN Foresaw the Foreclosure Crisis in 2001
The grassroots group helped Oakland pass a tough anti-predatory lending law that would have halted the housing crisis before it started. Then subprime lenders started making campaign contributions in Sacramento.
FEATURE
Back to the Microwave
How the sustainable-food movement drove one busy family to the frozen-food aisle.
FEATURE
Fast Break
Can the Berkeley Revolution unicycle basketball team beat a Puerto Rican team that's won twelve of the last fourteen world championships?
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Oak Knoll to be Cleaned Up, Finally
Judge Sends BART Cop Murder Trial to Downtown LA
Gluten-Free Oakland Bakery Expands
Blog Problems
Poll: Meg Whitman Now Tied with Jerry Brown
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You Don't Know Jack
There's strong evidence that Marcel Diallo Jack, the self-styled "mayor of West Oakland," perpetrated a racist Internet fraud on a local activist.
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Yelp and the Business of Extortion 2.0
Local business owners say Yelp offers to hide negative customer reviews of their businesses on its web site ... for a price.
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A Troubled Rape Case
The high-profile rape charges against Deputy District Attorney Michael Gressett are tainted by questionable facts, unorthodox prosecutorial conduct, and the unmistakable whiff of politics.
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A Coach's Job Begins Off the Court
Coach Joanne Boyle has built the Cal women's basketball program by treating team members as people as well as players.
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Yelp Extortion Allegations Stack Up
More business owners come forward with tales of unethical behavior by the popular San Francisco-based web site.
This Week's Feature
FEATURE
A Coach's Job Begins Off the Court
Coach Joanne Boyle has built the Cal women's basketball program by treating team members as people as well as players.
