AltWeeklies Wire
An Alameda Power Play?new
Some island residents worry that a new three-member council majority intends to undermine the city's strong-city-manager form of government.
East Bay Express |
Paul Gackle |
02-21-2011 |
Policy Issues
Shane's Campaign to Free Leonard Peltiernew
For years, Shane Gray has been on a singular quest to raise awareness of the jailed Indian activist. But now his ubiquitous signs are drawing the ire of local law enforcement.
East Bay Express |
John Geluardi |
02-14-2011 |
Civil Liberties
The Bingo Kingpinnew
When Berkeley concluded that its only major bingo hall was a scam, it apparently didn't realize who was pocketing the proceeds.
East Bay Express |
Anna McCarthy |
02-08-2011 |
Crime & Justice
San Francisco Pot Club Ban Stems From Typonew
Plus, DEA says it hasn't changed marijuana enforcement.
East Bay Express |
David Downs |
01-28-2011 |
Drugs
Berkeley Cabbies Take on City Hallnew
Taxi companies and drivers are banding together to battle what they say are unfair city practices.
East Bay Express |
Judith Scherr |
01-20-2011 |
Transportation
Tags: Yellow Cab Express
Medical Cannabis Etiquette 101new
Ten rules of the club.
East Bay Express |
David Downs |
01-19-2011 |
Drugs
Tags: Medical Marijuana
Legal Limbonew
Abel Manzo says he has been wrongfully put on Oakland's gang injunction list. But he has no constitutional right to an attorney.
East Bay Express |
Joshua Emerson Smith |
01-17-2011 |
Civil Liberties
Tags: Abel Manzo
The Green Rushnew
The business of medical cannabis will be one of the Bay Area's growth industries in 2011.
East Bay Express |
David Downs |
01-11-2011 |
Economy
The Cannabis Clean-Up Teamnew
Oakland's Steep Hill lab and its chemists are partnering with cops and growers to ensure that pot is safe.
East Bay Express |
David Downs |
01-10-2011 |
Drugs
The Flap Over Feelmorenew
Feel-good sex parlor prepares to open, in spite of detractors.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
01-06-2011 |
Sex
Tags: Feelmore510, Lanenna Joiner
Is Oakland Now a Safer Place to Break the Law?new
Some graffiti artists say Oakland's cop layoffs have made the city a destination.
East Bay Express |
Ellen Cushing |
12-22-2010 |
Crime & Justice
Is San Francisco Bay Fished Out?new
Not yet. But with salmon off-limits, and catches of striped bass, halibut, rockfish, sturgeon, and other fish way down, Bay Area fishermen, fish wholesalers, and seafood restaurants face an uncertain future.
East Bay Express |
Alastair Bland |
12-09-2010 |
Environment
Oakland Invades The Desertnew
Four Oakland-area companies are leading the rush to develop utility-scale solar power. But some environmentalists suggest there's a big price to pay.
East Bay Express |
Nate Seltenrich |
12-07-2010 |
Environment
A New Look At Recovered Memoriesnew
Meredith Maran came to realize that she had fabricated her "memory" of child abuse.
East Bay Express |
Judith Scherr |
11-29-2010 |
Science
Re-Experiencing Circumcision with Lisa Braver Mossnew
The Berkeley author probes the controversial topic of foreskin restoration.
East Bay Express |
Anneli Rufus |
11-23-2010 |
Religion
Tags: Circumcision, Lisa Braver Moss
