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Special Sections, The Pets Issue Jan 29, 2014
Cat Cafe to Open in Oakland

Local musician Adam Myatt teams up with Cat Town to create a "playland for cats."
- By Kathleen Richards
- Tags: The Pets Issue, Pets Issue 2014

Special Sections, The Pets Issue Jan 29, 2014
Euthanized No More

Social media and changing attitudes have helped increase the popularity of special-needs pets.
- By Madeleine Key
- Tags: The Pets Issue, Pets Issue 2014, disabled pets, Basic Bird

Special Sections, The Pets Issue Jan 29, 2014
The Oakland Cat Trappers

Volunteers attempt to humanely manage the city's feral cat population by capturing strays at night.
- By Sam Levin
- Tags: The Pets Issue, Pets Issue 2014, TNR, feral cats, Feral Change

Special Sections, The Pets Issue Jan 29, 2014
Breeders Gone Wild

Exotic-looking cats are increasingly popular in the Bay Area. Are they dangerous — or just wildly misunderstood?
- By Sam Levin
- Tags: The Pets Issue, Pets Issue 2014, exotic cats, Savannahs, Bengals, Toygers

News & Opinion, News Jan 29, 2014
Oakland Cops Think City Is Too Liberal

A newly released survey also reveals a divide within the department between an old guard resistant to change and new officers who want OPD to become a modern, progressive police force.
- By Darwin BondGraham and Ali Winston
- Tags: News, OPD, Jean Quan

News & Opinion, Seven Days Jan 29, 2014
Oakland Should Unplug the DAC

The city's controversial surveillance center is an expensive boondoggle that could trample on our constitutional rights.
- By Robert Gammon
- Tags: Seven Days, Domain Awareness Center, National Security Agency

News & Opinion, Legalization Nation Jan 29, 2014
Why California Weed Is Still the Best

Although pot is still not fully legal in California, here are seven reasons why the state's weed scene still beats Colorado and Washington.
- By David Downs

News & Opinion, Letters Jan 29, 2014
Letters for the Week of January 29

Readers sound off on cuts at Kaiser, smart growth, and homicides in Oakland.

Arts & Culture, Culture Spy Jan 29, 2014
Preserving the Old Bay Bridge

As demolition moves forward on the historic structure, Bay Area artists are advocating for creative reuse of the steel before it's scrapped and sent overseas.
- By Sam Levin
- Tags: Culture Spy, American Steel Studios, Bay Bridge

Arts & Culture, Events Jan 29, 2014
The Hidden Lives of Richmond Teenagers

A new exhibit at the Richmond Art Center organized by the American Teenager Project gives Richmond youth the opportunity to tell the stories of their peers.
- By Zaineb Mohammed
- Tags: Events, The American Teenager Project, Richmond Art Center

Arts & Culture, Theater Jan 29, 2014
Review: Geoff Hoyle's Solo Show 'Geezer' at The Marsh Berkeley

A poignant, darkly funny solo-show.
- By Anna Pulley
- Tags: Theater, Geezer, Marsh, Geoff Hoyle, solo show, The Marsh Arts Center

Arts & Culture, Visual Art Jan 29, 2014
Not Alone

The Berkeley Art Center's juried showcase highlights common themes surrounding place and belonging.
- By Sarah Burke
- Tags: Visual Art, Berkeley Art Center

Arts & Culture, Savage Love Jan 29, 2014
Working the Kinks Out

Online jerks, dom newbies, and a husband's pricey activity.
- By Dan Savage

Movies, Movie Review Jan 29, 2014
Gimme Shelter

Obstacle course.
- By Kelly Vance
- Tags: Movie Review, Gimme Shelter, Vanessa Hudgens, Rosario Dawson

Movies, Movie Review Jan 29, 2014
Labor Day

The long, long weekend.
- By Kelly Vance
- Tags: Movie Review, Labor Day, Josh Brolin, Kate Winslet, Joyce Maynard

Movies, One-Night Stands Jan 29, 2014
One-Night Stands

Repertory film listings for January 30-February 5, 2014

Food & Drink, Restaurant Review Jan 29, 2014
Lola's Chicken Shack Classes Up Fast-Food Chicken

The Alameda fast-food joint reclaims the much-maligned chicken tender — with an assist from Japan.
- By Luke Tsai
- Tags: Restaurant Review, Lola's Chicken Shack

Food & Drink, What the Fork Jan 29, 2014
Hybrid Food Market Coming to Grand Ave

Plus, Chinatown's best bargain soup.
- By Luke Tsai
- Tags: What the Fork, Best Taste Restaurant, Lunar New Year, Grand Fare

Music, Jan 29, 2014
Where Singers Shine

The Sound Room has carved a niche as a place to highlight vocal jazz talent.
- By Andrew Gilbert
- Tags: Music, The Sound Room, Karen Van Leuven, Robert Bradsby, Judy Wexler

Music, Jan 29, 2014
1-2-3-4 Go! Records Plans Another Expansion

The Temescal record store has launched an Indiegogo campaign.
- By Whitney Phaneuf
- Tags: Music, 1-2-3-4 Go! Records, Steve Stevenson

Music, CD Reviews Jan 29, 2014
Warpaint

Warpaint
- By Alee Karim
- Tags: CD Reviews, Warpaint

Music, CD Reviews Jan 29, 2014
Jack Name

Light Show
- By Sam Lefebvre
- Tags: CD Reviews, Jack Name, John Webster Adam

Music, CD Reviews Jan 29, 2014
Indian

From All Purity
- By Henry York
- Tags: CD Reviews, Indian

Blogs, News Feb 4, 2014
Save Oakland Sports Hosts Summit on Coliseum City With Raiders, Mayor Jean Quan
- By Sam Levin
- Tags: Sports

Blogs, Cannabis Feb 4, 2014
Epileptic Kids Receiving Marijuana-Derived Drug at UC San Francisco
- By David Downs
- Tags: Health & Medicine, epilepsy, seizures, epidiolex, marijuana, UCSF, bay area, GW Pharmaceuticals

Blogs, News Feb 4, 2014
Tuesday Must Reads: Two Men Convicted of Killing Tribune Photographer; Scientists Bewildered By Massive Decline in Butterfly Population
- By Robert Gammon
- Tags: Law Enforcement & Crime, Food, Environment

Blogs, Food & Drink Feb 4, 2014
Uptown’s Pioneering New Takeout Window
- By Luke Tsai
- Tags: News, Kitchener Oakland, Sophia Chang, takeout window, snack bar, Javier Sandes, Shawn Walker-Smith, Tart! Bakery, Guest Chef

Blogs, Cannabis Feb 3, 2014
California Drought Set To Punish Pot Farmers
- By David Downs
- Tags: Growing & Eradication, cultivation, 2014 growing season, drought, weather, agriculture

Blogs, News Feb 3, 2014
Who Needs Buses? Google Launches Trial Ferry Service Between Alameda and Redwood City
- By Sam Levin
- Tags: Transportation

Blogs, News Feb 3, 2014
Monday Must Reads: Warriors Put Plan for SF Arena on Hold; Drought Causes State Water Project to Cut Off All Water Shipments
- By Robert Gammon
- Tags: Sports, Health & Medicine, Environment

Blogs, News Jan 31, 2014
Friday Must Reads: Cost of Warriors Planned SF Arena Soars; Sierra Snowpack at All-Time Low
- By Robert Gammon
- Tags: Sports, Education, Environment

Blogs, Arts & Music Jan 31, 2014
Weekender: This Weekend's Top Five Events
- By Zaineb Mohammed

Blogs, Cannabis Jan 30, 2014
Bankers Push Back: No Checking For Legal Pot
- By David Downs
- Tags: Law Enforcement & Crime, banking, Eric Holder, California, Colorado, Washington

Blogs, News Jan 30, 2014
Thursday Must Reads: Richmond Eyes Sales Tax Measure; GOP Gubernatorial Candidates Have a History of Not Voting
- By Robert Gammon
- Tags: Politics, Law Enforcement & Crime

Blogs, Cannabis Jan 29, 2014
Bay Area Baby Boomer Weed Use: A Report
- By David Downs
- Tags: Health & Medicine, Humboldt Journal of Social Relations, The Humboldt Institute for Interdisciplinary Marijuana Research, Humboldt State University, Sheigla Murphy

Blogs, News Jan 29, 2014
Wednesday Must Reads: Seventeen Communities May Run Out of Water Soon; Old Bay Bridge Demolition Is Over Budget and Behind Schedule
- By Robert Gammon
- Tags: Business, Environment, Transportation

Blogs, Food & Drink Jan 29, 2014
Mid-Week Menu: A Provencal-Style French Bistro on Lakeshore, the New Phat Beets Market Location, and a Brick-and-Mortar for No No Burger
- By Luke Tsai
- Tags: News

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Issue Archive for the Week of Jan 29-Feb 4, 2014

Special Sections

Local musician Adam Myatt teams up with Cat Town to create a "playland for cats."

Social media and changing attitudes have helped increase the popularity of special-needs pets.

Volunteers attempt to humanely manage the city's feral cat population by capturing strays at night.

Exotic-looking cats are increasingly popular in the Bay Area. Are they dangerous — or just wildly misunderstood?

News & Opinion

A newly released survey also reveals a divide within the department between an old guard resistant to change and new officers who want OPD to become a modern, progressive police force.

The city's controversial surveillance center is an expensive boondoggle that could trample on our constitutional rights.

Although pot is still not fully legal in California, here are seven reasons why the state's weed scene still beats Colorado and Washington.

Readers sound off on cuts at Kaiser, smart growth, and homicides in Oakland.

Arts & Culture

As demolition moves forward on the historic structure, Bay Area artists are advocating for creative reuse of the steel before it's scrapped and sent overseas.

A new exhibit at the Richmond Art Center organized by the American Teenager Project gives Richmond youth the opportunity to tell the stories of their peers.

A poignant, darkly funny solo-show.

The Berkeley Art Center's juried showcase highlights common themes surrounding place and belonging.

Online jerks, dom newbies, and a husband's pricey activity.

Movies

Obstacle course.

The long, long weekend.

Repertory film listings for January 30-February 5, 2014

Food & Drink

The Alameda fast-food joint reclaims the much-maligned chicken tender — with an assist from Japan.

Plus, Chinatown's best bargain soup.

Music

The Sound Room has carved a niche as a place to highlight vocal jazz talent.

The Temescal record store has launched an Indiegogo campaign.

Warpaint

Light Show

From All Purity

Blogs

Most Popular Stories

Homeless and mentally ill, Joshua Pawlik was unconscious right before four Oakland police officers killed him in March. His family and friends are seeking answers.

The principal suddenly resigned after the school's board accused him of fraud, but the controversy raises questions about the school's links to the Gülen movement.

A new class-action lawsuit accuses Alameda County of allowing a private company to charge excessive fees to people sentenced to electronic monitoring, telling them to pay up or go to jail.

Chemistry between Oakland players and coaches, as well as between the franchise and East Bay fans, has been a big part of the recipe for the A’s’ resurgence.

The four Black women behind the Oakland organization don't want yoga to be seen as a 'white thing.'

Homeless and mentally ill, Joshua Pawlik was unconscious right before four Oakland police officers killed him in March. His family and friends are seeking answers.

The principal suddenly resigned after the school's board accused him of fraud, but the controversy raises questions about the school's links to the Gülen movement.

The FDA's approval of the first-ever pharmaceutical drug containing cannabidiol could lead to a crackdown on other cannabis products.

The revitalization effort signals a cultural renaissance, with arts, music, and food spaces planned for the historic building.

The principal suddenly resigned after the school's board accused him of fraud, but the controversy raises questions about the school's links to the Gülen movement.

Homeless and mentally ill, Joshua Pawlik was unconscious right before four Oakland police officers killed him in March. His family and friends are seeking answers.

After an upheaval, the Express remains committed to community journalism — but we must do better.

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