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News,
Apr 4, 2012
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A recent internal report also reveals that the head of Internal Affairs was in charge of field operations on the night of October 25.
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by Ali Winston
- Tags: News, OPD, Occupy Oakland, Internal Affairs, Oakland Police Department, Frank Ogawa Plaza, May Day action, October 25, November 2, Criminal Investigation Division, Frazier Group LLC, Donald Frazier, tear gas, less-than-lethal munitions, Scott Olsen, Kayvan Sabeghi, Bureau of Field Operations report, Paul Figueroa, Thelton Henderson, Samuel Walker, Jim Chanin, John Burris, Jean Quan, Howard Jordan, Robert Warshaw
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News,
Apr 4, 2012
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The embattled East Bay Assemblywoman is termed out of office, and five candidates are vying to take her spot.
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News,
Feature,
Apr 4, 2012
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The economy is forcing local theater companies to book smaller, leaner productions to save money. Is financial prudence inhibiting art?
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by Rachel Swan
- Tags: Feature, Patrick Dooley, Susan Medak, Mark Jackson, Lauren Gunderson, American Conservatory Theater, Carey Perloff, Melissa Hillman, Shotgun Players, Beth Wilmurt, California Shakespeare Theater, Marin Theatre Company, Actors Equity Association, Beth Wilmurt, Valerie Weak, Marin Theater Company, Aurora Theater Company, Tom Ross, TheatreWorks, League of Resident Theaters, TheatreWorks, Robert Kelley, Mike Daisey, Susie Falk, Impact Theatre, Willows Theatre, David Faustina, Liz Lisle, Sasha Hnatkovich, Magic Theatre
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News,
Eco Watch,
Apr 4, 2012
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Environmental groups contend that condors and bald eagles are being poisoned when they feed on dead animals killed by lead bullets.
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by Tia Ghose
- Tags: Eco Watch, Lead-Ammo Ban, condors, bald eagles, lead bullets, US Environmental Protection Agency, Jeff Miller, Center for Biological Diversity, Toxic Substances Control Act, Sportsmen's Heritage Act, House Natural Resources Committee, Ted Novin, National Shooting Sports Foundation, Myra Finkelstein
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News,
Raising the Bar,
Apr 4, 2012
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The heroine of The Hunger Games is an antidote to the elite's callous substitution of financial values for moral values.
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by Jay Youngdahl
- Tags: Raising the Bar, Katniss Everdeen, The Hunger Games, US Supreme Court, Affordable Care Act, Anton Scalia, One Percent, Panem, Suzanne Collins, Theseus, Michael J. Sandel, What Money Can't Buy: The Moral Limits of Markets
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News,
Editorial Cartoon,
Apr 4, 2012
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News,
This Modern World,
Apr 4, 2012
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News,
Full Disclosure,
Apr 4, 2012
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A new lawsuit notes that the football team never repaid a $53.9 million "loan" it received from the city and Alameda County.
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News,
Seven Days,
Apr 4, 2012
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The transit agency officially ends its long-term deal to buy expensive, foreign-made buses. Plus, Perata and De La Fuente's newest questionable deal.
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by Robert Gammon
- Tags: Seven Days, AC Transit, Buy American rules, Van Hools, David Armijo, Rick Fernandez, Chris Peeples, Greg Harper, Don Perata, Ignacio De La Fuente, SMG, Hope 2012, Anne Willcoxon, Perata Consulting LLC
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News,
Legalization Nation,
Apr 4, 2012
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The feds detain Richard Lee and raid his respected medical pot businesses in a brazen move that may backfire.
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by David Downs
- Tags: Legalization Nation, Oaksterdam University, US marshalls, Internal Revenue Service, Drug Enforcement Administration, Prop 19, Richard Lee, Coffeshop Blue Sky, Oaksterdam Museum, the Oaksterdam Gift Shop, Dale Sky Jones, Melinda Haag, David Goldman, Americans for Safe Access San Francisco, Jeff Jones, High Times Freedom Fighter of the Year, Debby Goldsberry, Harborside Health Center, Stephen DeAngelo, Rebecca Kaplan, NORML, Dale Gieringer
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News,
Letters,
Apr 4, 2012
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Readers sound off on Amazon, ASCAP, and Jerry Brown's Millionaire's Tax.
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Arts & Culture,
Events,
Apr 4, 2012
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Two Oakland Museum exhibits highlight the year 1968 and ongoing struggles for social justice.
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Arts & Culture,
Books,
Apr 4, 2012
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Pat Thomas' Listen, Whitey! The Sights and Sounds of Black Power 1965-1975 sets the record straight.
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Arts & Culture,
Visual Art,
Apr 4, 2012
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A look at the decidedly unstuffy North Oakland galleries and studios.
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Arts & Culture,
Theater,
Apr 4, 2012
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Berkeley's "biggest" little theater company starts its season on a crescendo.
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by Rachel Swan
- Tags: Theater, Patrick Dooley, Nina Ball, Zehra Berkman, Christy Crowley, Leanna Sharp, Nesbyth Rieman, Nick Medina, Caitlyn Louchard, Joseph Salazar, John Mercer, Tom Stoppard, Shotgun Players, Ashby Stage
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Arts & Culture,
Savage Love,
Apr 4, 2012
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Plus penis enlargement and meth sophistry.
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Arts & Culture,
Aquarium Age,
Apr 4, 2012
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For the week of April 4-10, 2012.
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Movies,
Movie Review,
Apr 4, 2012
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Fire in the hole.
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by Kelly Vance
- Tags: Movie Review, Jonathan Liebesma, Louis Leterrier, Ray Harryhausen, Desmond Davis, Bernard Herrmann, Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Danny Huston, Bill Nighy, Édgar Ramírez, Sam Worthington, John Bell, Rosamund Pike, Toby Kebbell, Video
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Movies,
Movie Review,
Apr 4, 2012
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Do the right thing.
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Movies,
One-Night Stands,
Apr 4, 2012
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Repertory film listings for April 5-11, 2012.
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Food & Drink,
Restaurant Review,
Apr 4, 2012
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The Emeryville pizzeria makes a New York transplant a believer in Cal-cuisine toppings.
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Food & Drink,
Last Call,
Apr 4, 2012
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Berkeley's secret bar.
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Food & Drink,
What the Fork,
Apr 4, 2012
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Former Oliveto chef envisions a multi-purpose "free-form" space. Plus a community garden moves forward in North Oakland.
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Music,
Apr 4, 2012
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A new social-networking site for musicians aims to make finding bandmates easier. But is it just adding more noise?
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Music,
Apr 4, 2012
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A venerable UC Berkeley youth program appears to be violating its union contract.
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by Rachel Swan
- Tags: Music, Young Musicians Program, UC Berkeley, Division of Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity, Kasey Knudsen, Daisy Newman, Hall Goff, Cathy Allen, Beth Vandervennet, Michelle Squitieri, Alden Cohen
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Music,
Local Licks,
Apr 4, 2012
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This week we review Thomas Carnacki, Vagnér Santo, Anne Sajdera, and Afrolicious.
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Music,
CD Reviews,
Apr 4, 2012
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MDNA
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Music,
CD Reviews,
Apr 4, 2012
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On Market Street
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Music,
CD Reviews,
Apr 4, 2012
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Viva Hate
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Blogs,
Legalization Nation,
Apr 10, 2012
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Blogs,
Seven Days,
Apr 10, 2012
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Blogs,
Culture Spy,
Apr 10, 2012
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Blogs,
What the Fork,
Apr 9, 2012
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by Jesse Hirsch
- Tags: News
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Blogs,
Culture Spy,
Apr 9, 2012
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Blogs,
Legalization Nation,
Apr 9, 2012
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Blogs,
Seven Days,
Apr 6, 2012
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Blogs,
Culture Spy,
Apr 6, 2012
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Blogs,
Legalization Nation,
Apr 6, 2012
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Blogs,
Seven Days,
Apr 5, 2012
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Blogs,
Seven Days,
Apr 5, 2012
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Blogs,
Seven Days,
Apr 5, 2012
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Blogs,
What the Fork,
Apr 5, 2012
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Blogs,
Legalization Nation,
Apr 4, 2012
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Blogs,
What the Fork,
Apr 4, 2012
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by Jesse Hirsch
- Tags: News
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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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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.
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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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We recommend the best local bands to check out this season.
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Where to get your grub on, under the sun.
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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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Traditional West African dishes are served without compromise.
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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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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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Smoke Berkeley and Genny's BBQ take pride in more than just brisket and ribs.
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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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Not Hud. Mud.
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Stark reality.
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Snow White in the bullring.
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Wall Street capitalist or mujahid? Decisions, decisions.
