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A’s Win as Oakland Fans Shrug Off Critics

A’s fans are adept at shrugging off bad news. And last week they smartly ignored negative headlines, opting instead to celebrate big wins, a no-hitter, and 50 years of Oakland baseball.
Growing Pains Part 2: Back to the Underground

Instead of welcoming the cannabis industry into the light, Oakland's new rules are putting many out of business, while others are disappearing into the illicit market.
Monday’s Briefing: California May Vote on Repealing State Ban on Rent Control; Local Churches “Divesting” from Police

Plus, the Bay Area has fallen behind on seismic safety.
Oakland Artist Bindiram Wants to Put Guyana on the Map

The rapper and producer discusses healing, hyphy, and the communities that made him.
Neighbor Sues Owner of Demolished Arts Space, Alleging Toxic Runoff

Developer Danny Haber's project to rebuild a red-tagged live-work warehouse has been stalled by environmental review and could be delayed further.

Growing Pains Part 1: Nipped in the Bud

Small farmers had hoped to usher in California's new legal cannabis market, but the state's high taxes and fees and a loophole in its regulatory scheme are allowing Big Weed to take over.
Mapping History with Long Lost Oakland

An imaginative map from the creator of the East Bay Yesterday podcast illustrates Oakland's natural and industrial history.
Redfield Cider Bar & Bottle Shop to Bring Orchard-Based Ciders to Oakland
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The Elmwood's new fast-casual restaurant is a welcomed evolution of the red sauce joint.
Oakland Tenants Take Direct Action to Fight Large Rent Hikes

Activists are also garnering support for a statewide ballot initiative to repeal Costa Hawkins.

Vote Kalb or Wicks for Assembly District 15

We endorse Oakland Councilmember Dan Kalb and former Obama White House aide Buffy Wicks in the June 5 primary.
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When Police Take Kids' Bikes

A group of East Oakland youth in the Scraper Bike Team say San Leandro police keeping confiscating their bicycles — sometimes at gunpoint.
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Opinion: Why Building Housing Near Mass Transit Promotes Collectivism

It will break us from the chains of capitalistic individualism and the destructive car-centric lifestyle.
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Oakland’s Flatlands Residents Grill Mayor and City Council Over Illegal Dumping

Hundreds of people gathered last night to demand that the city hire additional public works crews to clean up garbage and focus on the most impacted neighborhoods.
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Little Pink House: Catherine Keener Leads an Anti-Eviction Rebellion

Compelling true-story drama recounts an eminent domain nightmare.
Beirut's Appropriate Deviousness

Jon Hamm's new movie makes a hash of Lebanon, but it's high-class hash.
A Bag of Marbles, and Two Kids on the Run

True Shoah story takes a disconcertingly sweet point of view.
Yaeji Makes Life a Banger

The Korean-American artist specializes in dance-worthy club beats that feel quiet and cozy.

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A’s fans are adept at shrugging off bad news. And last week they smartly ignored negative headlines, opting instead to celebrate big wins, a no-hitter, and 50 years of Oakland baseball.

Instead of welcoming the cannabis industry into the light, Oakland's new rules are putting many out of business, while others are disappearing into the illicit market.

Plus, the Bay Area has fallen behind on seismic safety.

The rapper and producer discusses healing, hyphy, and the communities that made him.

Developer Danny Haber's project to rebuild a red-tagged live-work warehouse has been stalled by environmental review and could be delayed further.

Small farmers had hoped to usher in California's new legal cannabis market, but the state's high taxes and fees and a loophole in its regulatory scheme are allowing Big Weed to take over.

An imaginative map from the creator of the East Bay Yesterday podcast illustrates Oakland's natural and industrial history.

The Elmwood's new fast-casual restaurant is a welcomed evolution of the red sauce joint.

Activists are also garnering support for a statewide ballot initiative to repeal Costa Hawkins.

We endorse Oakland Councilmember Dan Kalb and former Obama White House aide Buffy Wicks in the June 5 primary.

A group of East Oakland youth in the Scraper Bike Team say San Leandro police keeping confiscating their bicycles — sometimes at gunpoint.

It will break us from the chains of capitalistic individualism and the destructive car-centric lifestyle.

Hundreds of people gathered last night to demand that the city hire additional public works crews to clean up garbage and focus on the most impacted neighborhoods.

Activists are also garnering support for a statewide ballot initiative to repeal Costa Hawkins.

Compelling true-story drama recounts an eminent domain nightmare.

Jon Hamm's new movie makes a hash of Lebanon, but it's high-class hash.

True Shoah story takes a disconcertingly sweet point of view.

The Korean-American artist specializes in dance-worthy club beats that feel quiet and cozy.

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