AltWeeklies Wire
Imprisoned, Rehabilitated, Unemployednew
Oakland's large population of ex-felons struggle to get jobs. And their only glimmer of hope -- a certificate of rehabilitation -- isn't easy to get.
East Bay Express |
Alexa Vaughn |
10-13-2010 |
Crime & Justice
Pot Taxes and Farm Permits Seek Voter Approvalnew
Berkeley and Oakland would expand their taxation, while Richmond and Albany consider getting into the game.
East Bay Express |
David Downs |
10-13-2010 |
Politics
Tags: Elections
Rieslings: Sweet Wunderbar-ish Winesnew
But should we say Ja! to them?
East Bay Express |
Jody Brettkelly |
10-12-2010 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Riesling, Sweet Wines
The Real Nasty Comes Cleannew
The band's secret? Self-discipline and a rigorous rehearsal schedule.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
10-07-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The Real Nasty
Void Where Prohibited: Enter the Void and I Spit on Your Gravenew
Ghosts on drugs! Love-hotel peeping toms! Brutal hillbillies! Grisly female revenge!
East Bay Express |
Kelly Vance |
10-07-2010 |
Reviews
Undressing the Exotic Erotic Ballnew
An event with "nothing to hide" has left a trail of lawsuits, contract disputes, and broken relationships.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
10-06-2010 |
Recreation
Tags: Cow Palace, Exotic Erotic Ball
Government Plane Circling Bay Area Pot Farmsnew
East Bay residents complain of regular overflights from plane that apparently works for feds.
East Bay Express |
David Downs |
10-01-2010 |
Drugs
The Social Network and the "F" Wordnew
The billionaire geek who invented Facebook (The Social Network) meets the juvie outcasts of the living dead (Let Me In).
East Bay Express |
Kelly Vance |
10-01-2010 |
Reviews
The Baffling Mayoral Bid of Marcie Hodgenew
Former state senator Don Perata helped her run for Oakland City Council in 2006. Is her run for mayor in 2010 designed to return the favor?
East Bay Express |
Robert Gammon |
09-29-2010 |
Politics
Tags: Oakland, Marcie Hodge
Beyond Vermouthnew
At a growing number of Bay Area restaurants, some of the signature cocktails now contain wine.
East Bay Express |
Carolyn Jung |
09-29-2010 |
Food+Drink
The Fall of American Talibannew
Markos Moulitsas fails to woo liberals with his latest screed.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
09-29-2010 |
Nonfiction
Big Boi Goes Solonew
OutKast emcee enhances larger-than-life persona, headlining the Regency Ballroom.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
09-29-2010 |
Music
Tags: Big Boi
Flowers Are the New Fruitnew
A some restaurants, chefs are putting the petals to the metal.
East Bay Express |
Anneli Rufus |
09-29-2010 |
Food+Drink
Medical Marijuana Dispensaries In Legal Limbonew
Federal prosecution of local medical marijuana dispensaries continues, despite pledges from the Obama administration to stop.
East Bay Express |
Charlie Mintz |
09-28-2010 |
Drugs
Tags: DEA, Proposition 215
Inspections From Hellnew
Building inspectors in Alameda have been accused of harassing homeowners, soliciting bribes, and imposing heavy fines for questionable violations.
East Bay Express |
Stephanie Rice |
09-23-2010 |
Housing & Development
Tags: Alameda County
