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News & Opinion, Feature Jul 1, 2015
The Drought's Scapegoat

Mainstream and conservative media and politicians have wrongly blamed the tiny delta smelt for causing water cutbacks for agriculture during the drought. Why?
- By Alastair Bland
- Tags: Feature, Delta smelt, California Drought, Water conservation

News & Opinion, News Jul 1, 2015
Alameda County DA Seeks Controversial Surveillance Device

In cooperation with the Oakland and Fremont police, the District Attorney's Office is quietly planning to acquire a surveillance tool capable of locating and tracking people's cellphones.
- By Darwin BondGraham and Ali Winston
- Tags: News, Surveillance, OPD, Crime

News & Opinion, News Jul 1, 2015
When Landlords Target Tenants in Rent-Controlled Buildings

A lawsuit against an Oakland apartment building owner sheds light on tactics real estate investors use to remove tenants in rent-controlled units — including aggressive evictions and exorbitant rent increases.
- By Sam Levin
- Tags: News, Housing, Oakland, Eviction

News & Opinion, Raising the Bar Jul 1, 2015
Three Cheers for the Pope

The Vatican encyclical boldly tackles our "filthy planet."
- By Jay Youngdahl
- Tags: Raising the Bar, Pope Francis, Catholicism, Environmentalism

News & Opinion, Seven Days Jul 1, 2015
Business as Usual in Oakland City Hall

A judge ruled that the city illegally barred citizens from attending council meetings. And that was just the tip of the iceberg.
- By Robert Gammon
- Tags: Seven Days, Oakland City Council, Lynette Gibson McElhaney, Naomi Schiff

News & Opinion, Legalization Nation Jul 1, 2015
It's Official: Marijuana Is Medicine

A series of papers in the Journal of the American Medical Association is starting to correct the shameful legacy of drug war politics over cannabis science. But a research catch-22 persists.
- By David Downs
- Tags: Legalization Nation, Medical marijuana, Journal of the American Medical Association, War on Drugs

News & Opinion, Letters Jul 1, 2015
Letters for the week of July 1, 2015

Readers sound off on street art, pensions, and hospital funding.
- Tags: Letters

Arts & Culture, Culture Spy Jul 1, 2015
Ayodele Nzinga's True-to-Life Fictions

The local poet, playwright, actor, and scholar brings tales of Black life and struggle to the stage with her theater troupe, the Lower Bottom Playaz.
- By Darwin BondGraham
- Tags: Culture Spy, Ayodele Nzinga, theater, Lower Bottom Playaz

Arts & Culture, Events Jul 1, 2015
Alone on the Ranch

In On Her Own, Berkeley filmmaker Morgan Schmidt-Feng captures the story of a Sonoma County family slowly losing its farm and its intergenerational identity.
- By Sarah Burke
- Tags: Events, On Her Own, Morgan Schmidt-Feng, Farming

Arts & Culture, Visual Art Jul 1, 2015
David Polka Processes a Life-Altering Accident in 'Ballad of the Broken Body'

For his solo show at Betti Ono Gallery, the artist reflected on a dark period in his life and emerged with some of his most compelling work yet.
- By Nastia Voynovskaya
- Tags: Visual Art, David Polka, Visual art, Betti Ono Gallery

Arts & Culture, Books Jul 1, 2015
Stick a Fork in Alexandra Naughton

In her newest book, the local poet reflects on the complicated relationship between success as an alt-lit author and self-objectification on the internet.
- By Sarah Burke
- Tags: Books, Alexandra Naughton, Alt lit, internet culture

Arts & Culture, Theater Jul 1, 2015
A Funeral for the American Dream

Aurora Theatre's Detroit shows that "keeping up with the Joneses" isn't always the best idea.
- By Gillian Edevane
- Tags: Theater, Detroit, Aurora Theatre, Lisa D'Amour

Arts & Culture, Savage Love Jul 1, 2015
Gymnastics

Of kink and truth.
- By Dan Savage

Arts & Culture, Free Will Astrology Jul 1, 2015
Free Will Astrology

Horoscopes for the week of July 2–8, 2015.
- By Rob Brezsny
- Tags: Free Will Astrology

Movies, One-Night Stands Jul 1, 2015
One-Night Stands

Repertory Film Listings for the Week of July 2 - July 8, 2015.
- Tags: One-Night Stands

Food & Drink, Restaurant Review Jul 1, 2015
Delicious Food in a Steam Table?

Yes. Lena's Soul Food Cafe and EM Deli Catering prove that quick-service takeout can be damn good.
- By Luke Tsai
- Tags: Restaurant Review, Lena's Soul Food, steam table, EM Deli Catering, Lena's Soul Food Cafe

Food & Drink, What the Fork Jul 1, 2015
Forage Kitchen Resurfaces in Oakland

Three years after its initial $150,000-crowdfunding splash, the co-working kitchen finds a home on this side of the bay.
- By Luke Tsai
- Tags: What the Fork, Forage Kitchen, Co-working, Start-up

Music, Jul 1, 2015
John Waters on Commie Queens, Rat Puke, and the Burger Boogaloo

The celebrated filmmaker, writer, and host of this weekend's music festival in Mosswood Park reflects on the revolution, chipmunk terrorists, and the old countercultures' nostalgic fate.
- By Sam Lefebvre
- Tags: Music, John Waters, Burger Boogalo, Punk

Music, Jul 1, 2015
At Park Blvd. Records, Short Dog's Back in Stock

Rap critic Noz and archivist 12ManRambo opened the only Oakland record shop with a Sick Wid It bin card.
- By Sam Lefebvre
- Tags: Music, Park Blvd. Records, Noz, 12ManRambo

Blogs, News Jul 1, 2015
Wednesday Must Reads: Coliseum City Developer Calls for Public Subsidies; Oakland Council Approves $22.5 Million in Raises
- By Robert Gammon

Blogs, News Jul 1, 2015
EPA Considers Ban on Hazardous Pesticide Widely Used in California
- By Sam Levin

Blogs, News Jul 2, 2015
Thursday Must Reads: Californians Finally Slash Water Usage; Violent Crime Plummets in California
- By Robert Gammon

Blogs, Food & Drink Jul 7, 2015
How a North Oakland Brewery Became a Hub for Local Artists Before It Even Opened
- By Luke Tsai
- Tags: New Normal Brewing, Sam Gilbert, craft beer, art

Blogs, News Jul 2, 2015
Oakland City Council Quietly Cuts Transparency Measures from Final Budget
- By Darwin BondGraham

Blogs, News Jul 6, 2015
Monday Must Reads: UC Boosts Admissions for Out-of-State Students; State Okays Rate Hike on People Who Conserve Energy
- By Robert Gammon

Blogs, Cannabis Jul 6, 2015
Mocking Homophobia with Marijuana
- By John Geluardi

Blogs, News Jul 6, 2015
Activists Strongly Criticize Coliseum City Proposal
- By Jean Tepperman

Blogs, News Jul 6, 2015
BREAKING NEWS: Oakland City Attorney Said Luxury Tower Deal Is Illegal

Records show that the city council ignored a confidential legal opinion drafted by City Attorney Barbara Parker that warned that the sale of public property near Lake Merritt violates state law.
- By Darwin BondGraham

Blogs, News Jul 7, 2015
Tuesday Must Reads: Governor Illegally Redirected $331 Million in Foreclosure Funds; Lawmakers Push for Prop 13 Reform
- By Robert Gammon

Blogs, Arts & Music Jul 7, 2015
Slideshow
Slideshow: Backbeat Psychosis at Burger Boogaloo 2015
- By Sam Lefebvre and Bert Johnson
- Tags: burger boogaloo, john waters, Slideshow

Blogs, Food & Drink Jul 7, 2015
Snow Park Food Pod Returns Next Wednesday
- By Luke Tsai
- Tags: Food on Wheels, Snow Park Food Pod, Doc's Classic, Zak Silverman, Doc's of the Bay, Kenny's Heart and Soul

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Issue Archive for the Week of Jul 1-7, 2015

News & Opinion

Mainstream and conservative media and politicians have wrongly blamed the tiny delta smelt for causing water cutbacks for agriculture during the drought. Why?

In cooperation with the Oakland and Fremont police, the District Attorney's Office is quietly planning to acquire a surveillance tool capable of locating and tracking people's cellphones.

A lawsuit against an Oakland apartment building owner sheds light on tactics real estate investors use to remove tenants in rent-controlled units — including aggressive evictions and exorbitant rent increases.

The Vatican encyclical boldly tackles our "filthy planet."

A judge ruled that the city illegally barred citizens from attending council meetings. And that was just the tip of the iceberg.

A series of papers in the Journal of the American Medical Association is starting to correct the shameful legacy of drug war politics over cannabis science. But a research catch-22 persists.

Readers sound off on street art, pensions, and hospital funding.

Arts & Culture

The local poet, playwright, actor, and scholar brings tales of Black life and struggle to the stage with her theater troupe, the Lower Bottom Playaz.

In On Her Own, Berkeley filmmaker Morgan Schmidt-Feng captures the story of a Sonoma County family slowly losing its farm and its intergenerational identity.

For his solo show at Betti Ono Gallery, the artist reflected on a dark period in his life and emerged with some of his most compelling work yet.

In her newest book, the local poet reflects on the complicated relationship between success as an alt-lit author and self-objectification on the internet.

Aurora Theatre's Detroit shows that "keeping up with the Joneses" isn't always the best idea.

Of kink and truth.

Horoscopes for the week of July 2–8, 2015.

Movies

Repertory Film Listings for the Week of July 2 - July 8, 2015.

Food & Drink

Yes. Lena's Soul Food Cafe and EM Deli Catering prove that quick-service takeout can be damn good.

Three years after its initial $150,000-crowdfunding splash, the co-working kitchen finds a home on this side of the bay.

Music

The celebrated filmmaker, writer, and host of this weekend's music festival in Mosswood Park reflects on the revolution, chipmunk terrorists, and the old countercultures' nostalgic fate.

Rap critic Noz and archivist 12ManRambo opened the only Oakland record shop with a Sick Wid It bin card.

Blogs

Records show that the city council ignored a confidential legal opinion drafted by City Attorney Barbara Parker that warned that the sale of public property near Lake Merritt violates state law.

Most Popular Stories

"NOBE," "Reservoir Hills," and "Baja Dimond" are efforts to put a genteel stamp on Oakland.

The East Bay has seen a widening gap between rich and poor and the displacement of people who are low-income and of color. But it doesn't have to be this way.

From the Dubbs to Ice City, residents respond to the rapid changes in their neighborhoods, viewing gentrification as either a mechanism for displacement — or a financial opportunity.

Land trusts, and similar housing models, take homes out of the for-profit market in order to preserve affordability for the long haul.

As Oakland's soon-to-be last pro sports team, the A's are trying to land on the right side of the city's housing battles, as they aim to build a new ballpark.

"NOBE," "Reservoir Hills," and "Baja Dimond" are efforts to put a genteel stamp on Oakland.

While the genetic disease received widespread attention during the Civil Rights Movement, researchers and doctors say patients continue to suffer from a lack of adequate treatment.

City officials have slowly worked to bring a massive illegal marijuana warehouse into compliance, and the mayor's family has a financial stake in its success.

A third soon-to-open Tuff Shed camp will 'resolve' homelessness around the lake, but unsheltered residents are planning a protest.

The East Bay has seen a widening gap between rich and poor and the displacement of people who are low-income and of color. But it doesn't have to be this way.

The East Bay has seen a widening gap between rich and poor and the displacement of people who are low-income and of color. But it doesn't have to be this way.

"NOBE," "Reservoir Hills," and "Baja Dimond" are efforts to put a genteel stamp on Oakland.

City officials have slowly worked to bring a massive illegal marijuana warehouse into compliance, and the mayor's family has a financial stake in its success.

A third soon-to-open Tuff Shed camp will 'resolve' homelessness around the lake, but unsheltered residents are planning a protest.

No one died in the blaze.

MVLO MVLO and Sazon Libre are pumping nightclubs with a wide range of Latinx sounds.

The Hieroglyphics crew's hip-hop festival returns for its seventh year.

The documentary reveals how Yayoi Kusama became the best-selling living female artist in the world.

It's a lame, gothic snipe hunt.

With her new EP, the East Bay-bred singer-songwriter doesn't completely leave her roots behind.

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