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Martin Sorrondeguy: An Ambassador of Punk

The founder of two of punk's most vital, confrontational bands, Los Crudos and Limp Wrist, Martin Sorrondeguy's legacy transcends even his music.
AC Transit Board Member Joel Young May Have Profited from His Official Duties

A hard-hitting internal report found that he may have used confidential information from the transit agency to benefit himself and his private employer.
Rivers in Peril

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.
Letters for the Week of June 19, 2013

Readers sound off on ferrets, Wikileaks, and the drug war.
Quickly Reshaping Oakland Politics

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.

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.
Tunnel Vision Part One: Delta in Peril

How Jerry Brown's plan to build two giant water tunnels could devastate the largest estuary on the West Coast.
Throwing More Money at Police

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.
Sausages and Beer on the Waterfront: Brotzeit Lokal Opens Next Week
Can Pot Help Cure PTSD?

New research suggests that the main ingredient in marijuana may help alleviate the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.

I Went to an ICP Show Last Night and I Think I Might Be a Juggalo Now
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Throwing More Money at Police

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.
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Is UC Berkeley's Plan to Cut Down 54,000 Trees Necessary?

A respected environmental contractor has questioned the university's controversial fire-prevention proposal and contends that it could create a new fire hazard.
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Streetcars Might Make a Comeback in Oakland
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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.
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We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks

Play it where it lies.
Before Midnight

Couples therapy.
What We Like: Stone Fruit, Public Art, Summer Drinking
Grass Widow's Chameleon

Grass Widow co-founder Lillian Maring left Oakland for a small Washington town and turned personal grief into an album of psychedelic pop songs.
What We Like: OkCupid Juggalos, Street Art, Trappist’s Truffled Grilled Cheese

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The founder of two of punk's most vital, confrontational bands, Los Crudos and Limp Wrist, Martin Sorrondeguy's legacy transcends even his music.

A hard-hitting internal report found that he may have used confidential information from the transit agency to benefit himself and his private employer.

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.

Readers sound off on ferrets, Wikileaks, and the drug war.

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.

How Jerry Brown's plan to build two giant water tunnels could devastate the largest estuary on the West Coast.

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.

New research suggests that the main ingredient in marijuana may help alleviate the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.

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.

Play it where it lies.

Couples therapy.

Grass Widow co-founder Lillian Maring left Oakland for a small Washington town and turned personal grief into an album of psychedelic pop songs.

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