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News,
Feb 2, 2011
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For years, Shane Gray has been on a singular quest to raise awareness of the jailed Indian activist. But now his ubiquitous signs are drawing the ire of local law enforcement.
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News,
Feature,
Feb 2, 2011
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When Berkeley concluded that its only major bingo hall was a scam, it apparently didn't realize who was pocketing the proceeds.
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by Anna McCarthy
- Tags: Feature, Gilman Street Bingo Hall, bingo, Youth Actors Company, Gregory Daniel, Ulysses Cooperwood, William Carpenter, Robert "Bob" Casteel, McDermott Family Limited Partnership, George F. McDermott, Jimmy and Carolyn Carter, Meal Ticket, Phyliss Elena Parker Foundation, Inter-city Services, East Bay Charities, Foothill Square, Durant Square Foothill Square Bingo Hall, 777 Bingo, Kids Education Development Scholarships, KEDS, Transitional Living Collaborative, TLC, Hurricane Katrina, Frank Ennix, Jean Quan, Barbara Killey, Pat Kernighan, Breast Cancer Development and Research Society, BCD&R, Fabian Nunez, Community Charities, Police Activities League
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News,
Feature,
Feb 2, 2011
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Some so-called "Internet cafes" allow you play computer games of chance and win cash. Are they legal?
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by Anna McCarthy
- Tags: Feature, Robert "Bob" Casteel, Internet cafes, bingo, Foothill Square, Durant Square, gambling, Oakland City Attorney's Office I-Zone, Diablo Valley College, James Mecham, Patricia Simmons, T's, Arturo Sanchez, 777 Bingo, Lucky Business Services, Surety Administrative Service, Richard Poe, Nancy Marcus
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News,
Full Disclosure,
Feb 2, 2011
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Bus Rapid Transit won't be coming to Berkeley and will only extend a short distance into San Leandro. Even in Oakland, it may face a tough road.
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by J. Douglas Allen-Taylor
- Tags: Full Disclosure, Bus Rapid Transit, BRT, Cory Lavigne, Kriss Worthington, BRT Policy Advisory Committee, Tom Bates, Rebecca Kaplan, Chris Peeples, Rick Fernandez, Jeff Davis, Jim Cunradi
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News,
Eco Watch,
Feb 2, 2011
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East Bay Regional Park District to lead $7.5 million restoration of Richmond's Breuner Marsh.
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News,
Seven Days,
Feb 2, 2011
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Or will Oakland's police chief leave on his own? At this point, he seems to hold all the cards.
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News,
Legalization Nation,
Feb 2, 2011
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And Oakland City Councilwoman Desley Brooks says city will move forward on large cannabis farms.
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by David Downs
- Tags: Legalization Nation, Mark Leno, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jerry Brown, Meg Whitman, California Narcotics Officers' Association, Cato Institute, Tom Ammiano, National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, The David Brower Center, Prop 19, Drug Policy Alliance, San Francisco Medical Society, Prop 215, Desley Brooks, Drug Enforcement Administration, John McCowen, Board of Equalization, Allen Davenport, Harborside Health Center
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News,
Letters,
Feb 2, 2011
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Readers sound off on Berkeley cab drivers, Amy Chua, and Feelmore510 sex shop.
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News,
Corrections,
Feb 2, 2011
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The correct name of Addie's Pizza Pie.
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Arts & Culture,
Culture Spy,
Feb 2, 2011
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As her fashion gets edgier, her jokes get proportionally darker.
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by Rachel Swan
- Tags: Culture Spy, Janine Brito, W. Kamau Bell, Nato Green, Marga Gomez, Emily Heller, Alex Koll, Punchline, Hari Kondabolu, Rooftop Comedy, California Collgeg of the Arts, Washington University, The New Parish
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Arts & Culture,
Theater,
Feb 2, 2011
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John Steinbeck's classic gets the Jon Tracy treatment.
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by Rachel Swan
- Tags: Theater, Jon Tracy, John Steinbeck, Frank Galati, Danielle Levin, Martin Flynn, Kelly Strickland, Ashby Stage, TheatreFirst, Alex Hersler, Michael Barrett Austin, Ryan Tasker
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Arts & Culture,
Events,
Feb 2, 2011
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New show aims to reclaim Oakland's spray-art scene.
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Arts & Culture,
Dance,
Feb 2, 2011
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The local company's latest show updates the form for the 21st century.
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Arts & Culture,
Books,
Feb 2, 2011
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The Berkeley author learned that food is not love.
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Arts & Culture,
Body & Soul,
Feb 2, 2011
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The Berkeley yogi vows to transform you in just forty days.
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Arts & Culture,
Visual Art,
Feb 2, 2011
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Three related artists relate their souls' aesthetic adventures.
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Arts & Culture,
Savage Love,
Feb 2, 2011
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Plus the scoop on raw-dogging randoms.
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Arts & Culture,
Aquarium Age,
Feb 2, 2011
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For the week of February 2-8, 2011.
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Movies,
Movie Review,
Feb 2, 2011
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What's a worse job, cleaning house for a wicked family or exorcising demons?
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Movies,
One-Night Stands,
Feb 2, 2011
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Repertory film listings for February 3-February 9, 2011.
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Food & Drink,
Restaurant Review,
Feb 2, 2011
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The West Berkeley spot serves cheap meals, succulent sweets — and job training for the marginalized.
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Music,
Feb 2, 2011
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A local producer reinvents himself. Sort of.
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Music,
Feb 2, 2011
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LA duo brings its full arsenal of foot pedals and processors to the New Parish.
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Music,
Local Licks,
Feb 2, 2011
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This week we review Foxtails Brigade, Fishtank Ensemble, Professor Burns and the Lilac Field, and Wayne Wallace Latin Jazz Quintet.
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Music,
CD Reviews,
Feb 2, 2011
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Kiss Each Other Clean
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Music,
CD Reviews,
Feb 2, 2011
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Lacemaking
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Music,
CD Reviews,
Feb 2, 2011
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Goodnight Company
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Blogs,
Culture Spy,
Feb 8, 2011
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Blogs,
Seven Days,
Feb 8, 2011
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Blogs,
Legalization Nation,
Feb 8, 2011
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Blogs,
Culture Spy,
Feb 8, 2011
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Blogs,
Seven Days,
Feb 8, 2011
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Blogs,
Seven Days,
Feb 7, 2011
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by John Geluardi
- Tags: Breaking News, Politics, Law Enforcement & Crime, Michael Gressett, Tom McKenna, Dan O'Malley, Bill O'Malley, Silvano Marchesi, Bob Kochly, Sharon Anderson, Peter Flores, Mark Peterson
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Blogs,
Culture Spy,
Feb 7, 2011
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Blogs,
Seven Days,
Feb 7, 2011
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Blogs,
Seven Days,
Feb 7, 2011
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Blogs,
Legalization Nation,
Feb 7, 2011
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Blogs,
Seven Days,
Feb 7, 2011
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Blogs,
Seven Days,
Feb 5, 2011
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Blogs,
What the Fork,
Feb 4, 2011
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by Ellen Cushing
- Tags: Food
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Blogs,
Culture Spy,
Feb 4, 2011
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Blogs,
Culture Spy,
Feb 4, 2011
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Blogs,
Seven Days,
Feb 4, 2011
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Blogs,
Seven Days,
Feb 4, 2011
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Blogs,
Culture Spy,
Feb 3, 2011
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Blogs,
Culture Spy,
Feb 3, 2011
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Blogs,
Culture Spy,
Feb 3, 2011
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Blogs,
Seven Days,
Feb 3, 2011
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Blogs,
Culture Spy,
Feb 2, 2011
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Blogs,
Seven Days,
Feb 2, 2011
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Blogs,
Culture Spy,
Feb 2, 2011
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by Bailey Pennick
- Tags: Video
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Blogs,
Culture Spy,
Feb 2, 2011
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Blogs,
Seven Days,
Feb 2, 2011
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Blogs,
Culture Spy,
Feb 4, 2011
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At Ben's Restaurant, typical Chinese takeout dishes are prepared with a lighter touch. They're also a bargain.
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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.
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Where to get your grub on, under the sun.
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Our staff recommends the best summer festivals in the Bay Area and beyond.
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At Ben's Restaurant, typical Chinese takeout dishes are prepared with a lighter touch. They're also a bargain.
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The new Richmond restaurant is a living museum for American comfort dishes, but these reinterpreted classics could use more oomph.
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Traditional West African dishes are served without compromise.
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Smoke Berkeley and Genny's BBQ take pride in more than just brisket and ribs.
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An early warning system would save thousands of lives when the next major earthquake hits. But will California find the money to implement it?
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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.
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Transit planners say the policy leads to widespread fraud and nightmarish traffic, plus it robs cities and retailers of much-needed revenue.
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Now that Kaiser workers have again voted overwhelmingly to stay with SEIU, NUHW and CNA should end their insurgency campaign.
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The team benefits greatly from the people, character, and vibrancy of the city.
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An early warning system would save thousands of lives when the next major earthquake hits. But will California find the money to implement it?
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Stark reality.
