AltWeeklies Wire
The Power of Nonew
A new wave of consent-based intimacy events and communities are reshaping the sexual and sensual landscape in the East Bay.
East Bay Express |
Anna Pulley |
12-04-2014 |
Sex
Oakland's Threat to Sex Workersnew
A new eviction policy broadly targets prostitutes, and while the city argues that the law will help fight child trafficking, there's no data or evidence to back those claims.
East Bay Express |
Sam Levin |
11-13-2014 |
Policy Issues
Moral Combatnew
After enduring a vicious harassment campaign designed to chase women out of the video game industry, local female developers are trying to take back the art form from commercialization.
East Bay Express |
Sarah Burke |
10-24-2014 |
The War on Women
When the Water Runs Outnew
A package of bills now waiting for Governor Jerry Brown's signature would regulate the use of groundwater for the first time in California. But for some residents, it's too late.
East Bay Express |
Joaquin Palomino |
09-10-2014 |
Environment
We Test Eaze App's Promise of Pot in Ten Minutesnew
Veteran techies are disrupting the medical marijuana industry with Eaze; and SB 1262 contains a game-changing surprise.
East Bay Express |
David Downs |
08-14-2014 |
Drugs
The High Cost of Justicenew
Alameda County is now charging high fees to look at court documents online — a new cost that legal experts say may be unconstitutional.
East Bay Express |
Beth Winegarner |
08-13-2014 |
Crime & Justice
Living on the Streets of Oaklandnew
The Great Recession may be over, but every night people are sleeping on benches or in makeshift shelters. Here are a few of their stories.
East Bay Express |
David Bacon |
08-08-2014 |
Homelessness
The Art of Hypnotherapynew
Oakland artist Carissa Potter shares intimate moments with strangers in a collaborative exhibition involving therapy, meditation, and hypnosis.
East Bay Express |
Sam Levin |
08-06-2014 |
Art
Do Or Die for Mystery Pot Lawnew
A landmark bill to regulate medical pot in California is speeding through Sacramento, but no one knows for sure what will be in it.
East Bay Express |
David Downs |
07-30-2014 |
Drugs
Books Are Dead. Long Live Books.new
The artist cooperatives, innovative bookstores, poetry reading series, presses, and gritty, grassroots communities behind the East Bay's literary renaissance.
East Bay Express |
Zoe Brezsny |
07-30-2014 |
Books
Sex Tapenew
The most scandalous aspect of this harmless comedy may be the title itself.
East Bay Express |
Kelly Vance |
07-18-2014 |
Reviews
Is San Francisco Doomed?new
Musician Hannah Lew sounds off on her new album, a changing city, and $4 toast.
East Bay Express |
Madeleine Key |
07-09-2014 |
Culture
The Graffiti Huntersnew
Urban explorers risk trespassing violations, injury, and even death to photograph a hidden world of aerosol art for all the world to see.
East Bay Express |
April Kilcrease |
06-18-2014 |
Art
Are Jazz Festivals Excluding Women?new
Even in the Bay Area, the top jazz concert series this summer will feature very few female instrumentalists — and some women say they are being shut out.
East Bay Express |
Sam Levin |
06-03-2014 |
The War on Women
What's Poisoning the Beesnew
Toxic pesticides are killing honeybees and other pollinators — and our food supply stands to suffer.
East Bay Express |
Sam Levin |
06-03-2014 |
Environment
