AltWeeklies Wire
Can Jean Quan Recover?new
The mayor's decision to raid Occupy Oakland shocked many of her liberal supporters, and it remains to be seen whether she can regain their trust.
East Bay Express |
Robert Gammon |
11-02-2011 |
Politics
Tags: Jean Quan, Occupy Oakland
The Whole World Is Watchingnew

Last week's raid in Oakland may been the best thing that could have happened to the Occupy Movement.
East Bay Express |
Ellen Cushing |
11-02-2011 |
#OCCUPY
A Thin Line in Richmondnew

After a bloody fight at City Hall, City Manager Bill Lindsay must decide the fate of a controversial anti-gang-violence program.
East Bay Express |
John Geluardi |
11-01-2011 |
Policy Issues
The Rum Diarynew
Johnny and Hunter do Puerto Rico.
East Bay Express |
Kelly Vance |
10-31-2011 |
Reviews
No Drought, No Water Bond for California?new

Now that California is flush with water, the passage of an $11 billion bond measure is in doubt.
East Bay Express |
Lance Williams |
10-31-2011 |
Environment
Martha Marcy May Marlenenew

First cult is the deepest.
East Bay Express |
Kelly Vance |
10-28-2011 |
Reviews
Tags: Martha Marcy May Marlene
That Extra Classic Soundnew

An up-and-coming reggae band wrestles with charges of "cultural appropriation."
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
10-27-2011 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Spencer Krug, Dri, SF Weekly, Make-Out Room, The Independent, Papercuts, Moonface, Aaron Deer, Adrianne A. Verhoeven, Alex deLanda, Bitch Media, Ghosty, Ian S. Port, Josh Adams, Josh Miller, Manimal Vinyl, PopMatters, The Anniversary, The Horns of Happiness, The Impossible Shapes, Extra Classic
The Rapid Growth of GMOsnew

Much of our lives are now infected with genetically modified organisms, from our clothes to our food.
East Bay Express |
Jessica Carew Kraft |
10-27-2011 |
Environment
Occupy Oakland No Morenew
Mayor Jean Quan orders police to break-up the two-week-long encampment in front of City Hall, citing health and public safety concerns.
East Bay Express |
Robert Gammon |
10-26-2011 |
#OCCUPY
Marching, Dancing, and Lots of Tear Gasnew

What went down last night at the Occupy Oakland protest.
East Bay Express |
Ellen Cushing and Rachel Swan |
10-26-2011 |
#OCCUPY
The Skin I Live Innew

Frankenstein meets Balenciaga in Almodóvarland.
East Bay Express |
Kelly Vance |
10-20-2011 |
Reviews
The Race for Berkeley Lab Nears Finishnew

Lawrence Berkeley Lab officials plan to announce in November the winning bidder for its massive
East Bay Express |
Darwin BondGraham |
10-20-2011 |
Education
The Music Undergroundnew

In Oakland, unlicensed DIY spaces have quietly exploded into a thriving music scene.
East Bay Express |
Kathleen Richards |
10-20-2011 |
Music
Local Licksnew

This week we review Mist Giant, The Wounded Men, Afrolicious, and The Slow Poisoner.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
10-20-2011 |
Reviews