Film Thu., June 20, 7:30 p.m. and Fri., June 21, 7:30 p.m.
An action-packed film about firefighters, told through the eyes of the crew of Detroit's Engine Company 50, one of the busiest firehouses in the country.
$15 advance, $20 door
A short film by local filmmaker Matt Beardsley follwoing Oakland-based artist Dave Young Kim through the planning and creation of a mural in West Oakland.
$3
Film evenings begin with optional potluck refreshments and social hour at 6:30pm, followed by the film at 7:30 pm, followed by optional discussion after the film.
$5 expected donation
The WFP program works with youth and young men of color to tell a digital story about their own personal experiences with violence in their lives, families, and communities. Followed by a Q&A session.
donations accepted
Film evenings begin with optional potluck refreshments and social hour at 6:30pm, followed by the film at 7:30 pm, followed by optional discussion afterwards.
$5 expected donation
From Langston’s dreams deferred, to La Bentley’s gender bending blues, the Queer Rebels celebrate traditions of dissent and Queer Black Aesthetics.
$6-$10
A free monthly showcase of short films at The New Parkway highlighting films by local filmmakers and community media arts organizations using film and video as part of a commitment to social justice and to tell stories not usually seen or heard.
free
The Medical Cannabis Cup is coming to Richmond this weekend and will feature a concert, industry expo, a county fair-like weed competition, and a giant medication area.
A hard-hitting internal report found that he may have used confidential information from the transit agency to benefit himself and his private employer.
The city plans to redraw council district and school board boundary lines in the next few months in ways that could remake Oakland's political landscape.
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.
Oakland already directs a larger percentage of its budget to police than comparable cities nationwide, yet it's planning to spend even more money without demanding reforms.
Oakland already directs a larger percentage of its budget to police than comparable cities nationwide, yet it's planning to spend even more money without demanding reforms.
A respected environmental contractor has questioned the university's controversial fire-prevention proposal and contends that it could create a new fire hazard.
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.
How Jerry Brown's plan to build two giant water tunnels, along with legislation in Congress, could ultimately spoil the last of Northern California's wild and scenic rivers.