AltWeeklies Wire
The Recycler Relocation Projectnew
In West Oakland, sometimes recycling isn't so green.
East Bay Express |
Scott J. Morris |
05-04-2011 |
Environment
Tags: Recycling, West Oakland
Narco-NIMBYism in San Jose?new
Medical cannabis advocates say the city is attempting to snuff out pot clubs.
East Bay Express |
David Downs |
05-02-2011 |
Drugs
The Slow Death of Mushroomsnew
Sudden oak death, deforestation, and livestock have shrunk local mushroom populations.
East Bay Express |
Alastair Bland |
04-29-2011 |
Environment
The Cruel Irony of the Oakland Zoo Expansionnew
A proposed exhibit celebrating California native species would plow under parkland that is home to endangered wildlife.
East Bay Express |
Nate Seltenrich |
04-14-2011 |
Environment
San Francisco Bay Pollution Cleanup Plan Will Be Costlynew
East Bay cities have been fouling the bay with partially treated sewage for decades, but a new court settlement will be expensive to implement.
East Bay Express |
Judith Scherr |
04-07-2011 |
Environment
An Ex-Marine's Fight to Save Bradley Manningnew
Ex-Marine Jeff Paterson is on a crusade to help the suspected WikiLeaks source, and has led a campaign that has raised $125,000 for his legal defense.
East Bay Express |
Rin Kelly |
04-07-2011 |
Civil Liberties
Oakland Overgrown: Trees Are Growing Out of Control Due to Deep Budget Cutsnew
In one fell swoop in November 2008, the city's Tree Services Division shed 40 percent of its workforce. The deep budget cuts forced the department to curtail one of its most essential services: routine trimming and pruning, which help keep trees from becoming overgrown to the point that they require immediate attention.
East Bay Express |
Nate Seltenrich |
04-06-2011 |
Environment
Oakland Landlords Put on Noticenew
If a $1.7 million tenants' victory is upheld, it will send a strong message to other property owners to obey the city's rent control law.
East Bay Express |
John C. Osborn |
03-30-2011 |
Housing & Development
Has Oakland Killed Community Policing?new
The Oakland Police Department has slashed the number of neighborhood beats by nearly 40 percent.
East Bay Express |
J. Douglas Allen-Taylor |
03-25-2011 |
Policy Issues
Who Gets Pot Recommendations?new
A new RAND study reveals that it might not be who you think.
East Bay Express |
David Downs |
03-21-2011 |
Drugs
The Great Shark Slaughternew
Lovers of shark fin soup say it's a cultural tradition, but science proves it's brutal and inhumane.
East Bay Express |
Hannah Dreier |
03-17-2011 |
Policy Issues
What's Next for Berkeley Patients Group?new
Berkeley's largest pot club is in no danger of closing despite its $6.3 million tax bill.
East Bay Express |
David Downs |
03-14-2011 |
Drugs
Oakland's Grow House Hazardsnew
Oakland has been blocked from permitting large pot farms, but small, illegal grows are sparking fires and posing threats to public health and safety.
East Bay Express |
David Downs |
03-09-2011 |
Drugs
Watching the Weed Watchmennew
As the marijuana testing industry grows, the Alliance for Cannabis Science, a new nonprofit, plans to offer private auditing of pot labs.
East Bay Express |
David Downs |
02-24-2011 |
Drugs
Police Targeting Oakland's Black Venues?new
Businesses say the crackdowns by the Oakland Police Department and other agencies have been "heavy-handed" and have resembled "search and destroy" missions.
East Bay Express |
J. Douglas Allen-Taylor |
02-23-2011 |
Race & Class
