- News, Eco Watch, May 22, 2013
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A Wild River in Peril?
Environmentalists contend that the Smith River, California's last remaining undammed river, is threatened by a Caltrans proposal to widen two highways along its banks.
- News, Seven Days, May 22, 2013
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Bad Training by OPD Led to Three Deaths
An arbitrator rules that poor training by the Oakland Police Department — not poor decisions by police commanders — led to the deaths of two officers and a murder suspect.
- News, Legalization Nation, May 22, 2013
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Can Pot Help Cure PTSD?
New research suggests that the main ingredient in marijuana may help alleviate the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.
- News, May 22, 2013
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Costly Tax Loophole Remains Open
A reform measure that would end a lucrative tax break for corporations and wealthy investors has stalled in the state legislature.
- News, Feature, May 22, 2013
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A People-Focused Solution
Restorative justice programs may offer the best new hope for reducing violence in Oakland schools and the city overall, but their future funding is uncertain.
- News, Letters, May 22, 2013
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Letters for the Week of May 22, 2013
Readers sound off on debt, developers, and disabled parking.
- News, May 15, 2013
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Are More Cops the Answer?
Some Oakland politicians and groups are pointing to research by UC Berkeley faculty as proof that the city needs to add hundreds of police officers, but other studies contradict that conclusion.
- News, May 15, 2013
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The Warriors' Future Looks Bright
The team has signed many of the young stars that have fueled this season's playoff run to long-term contracts.
- News, Seven Days, May 15, 2013
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Howard Jordan Was Never the Right Choice
The former Oakland police chief was too much of an insider to turn around OPD, but his replacement, interim Chief Sean Whent, appears to be a smart pick.
- News, Eco Watch, May 15, 2013
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Oakland Officials Withhold Air Pollution Plan
Regulators for county, regional, and state agencies say the city and the developer of the Oakland Army Base have yet to reveal plans for how they will control toxic emissions.
- News, Opinion, May 15, 2013
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The A's Belong in Oakland
The team benefits greatly from the people, character, and vibrancy of the city.
- News, Letters, May 15, 2013
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Letters for the Week of May 15, 2013
Readers sound off on disabled parking and the OPD.
- News, Eco Watch, May 8, 2013
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Divesting From Dirty Energy
Cities are starting to pull their investments out of the oil, gas, and coal industries, but the biggest public investors like CalPERS remain unmoved.
- News, May 8, 2013
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Frazier to Reexamine Police Misconduct
In an unprecedented move, OPD's new compliance director plans to reinvestigate closed misconduct cases, including ones involving Occupy Oakland.
- News, Legalization Nation, May 8, 2013
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Welcome to the Era of 'Wet' and 'Dry' Cities
The high court's decision to uphold pot club bans could result in an extended period in which it will be impossible to buy medical cannabis in some cities but not in others — unless the legislature intervenes.
- News, Seven Days, May 8, 2013
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CEQA Reform Bill Is Too Modest
Senate President Darrell Steinberg's plan to change California's primary environmental law is a good first step but it doesn't do enough to reduce greenhouse gases.
- News, Feature, May 8, 2013
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Debtor's Purgatory
People who can't afford to hire an attorney have virtually no chance in court against well-heeled lawyers for banks and debt collection companies.
- News, Raising the Bar, May 8, 2013
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It's Time for the Union Fighting to Stop
Now that Kaiser workers have again voted overwhelmingly to stay with SEIU, NUHW and CNA should end their insurgency campaign.
- News, Letters, May 8, 2013
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Letters for the Week of May 8, 2013
Readers sound off on Jean Quan, the Lanesplitter walkout, and the Willard Pool.
- News, Corrections, May 8, 2013
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Corrections for the Week of May 8, 2013
Marilyn Golden's title, Ann Weber's surname, and Starlet's director.
