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Rent Prices Soar in Oaklandnew

The cause: the relocation of San Francisco residents, who are increasingly priced out the market. The effect: increased revenue for Oakland and a rise in tenant complaints.
East Bay Express  |  Kathleen Richards  |  12-20-2012  |  Housing & Development

Doctors Making House Calls? ER Direct Doesnew

The East Bay medical company is one of a small but growing number that is sending doctors to people's homes to provide a more affordable, convenient alternative to emergency-room visits.
East Bay Express  |  Kathleen Richards  |  04-02-2012  |  Health

Worst Slow Jamsnew

Our staff picks the best music to kill a mood.
East Bay Express  |  Kathleen Richards, Ellen Cushing, Rachel Swan and Will Butler  |  02-08-2012  |  Sex

Young, Asian American, and Christiannew

UC Berkeley is home to some of the brightest young minds in the country -- and many of them are increasingly drawn to evangelical Christianity.
East Bay Express  |  Kathleen Richards  |  04-03-2008  |  Religion

'Army of None' Aims to Thwart Military Recruitersnew

Former Oakland City Council candidate Aimee Allison publishes an activist guidebook.
East Bay Express  |  Kathleen Richards  |  09-05-2007  |  War

Oakland Tribune's Union: Not Dead Yetnew

The Bay Area daily, now owned by Denver-based MediaNews Group, moves to bust the union; union fights back.
East Bay Express  |  Kathleen Richards  |  08-22-2007  |  Media

Campus Cost-Copingnew

From full-time jobs to dumpster diving, Cal students struggle to keep out of debt.
East Bay Express  |  Kathleen Richards  |  08-15-2007  |  Education

Bridging Black and Brownnew

With immigration debate raging in Washington, local group seeks black understanding of immigrants' plight.
East Bay Express  |  Kathleen Richards  |  07-05-2007  |  Immigration

Bumps in the BRT Roadnew

AC Transit pushes ahead on its Bus Rapid Transit project despite questionable benefits and potential problems for East Bay neighborhoods.
East Bay Express  |  Kathleen Richards  |  06-27-2007  |  Transportation

Raising Pagansnew

In a Judeo-Christian society, bringing up Witches still has its challenges.
East Bay Express  |  Kathleen Richards  |  03-28-2007  |  Religion

The Unmaking of a Justice Systemnew

Juvenile arrests and detentions are down across the state -- but don't assume that's because youth crime has been reduced.
East Bay Express  |  Kathleen Richards  |  11-16-2006  |  Crime & Justice

The Making of a Criminalnew

Cyrioco Robinson has been in and out of juvenile hall and jail 15 times. The experience didn't really punish him, but it didn't rehabilitate him either.
East Bay Express  |  Kathleen Richards  |  11-09-2006  |  Crime & Justice

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