AltWeeklies Wire
Blacks and Latinos Dominate Oakland Marijuana Arrestsnew
A new report also shows that 20 percent of the drug arrests are cannabis-related despite a city law that makes pot the lowest law enforcement priority.
East Bay Express |
Ali Winston |
03-06-2013 |
Crime & Justice
Toxics in the Wombnew
East Bay scientists are studying whether exposure to environmental pollutants early in life leads to breast cancer as an adult.
East Bay Express |
Lindsey Konkel of Environmental Health News |
02-27-2013 |
Health
Who's Profiting from Oakland's Gun Violence?new
As the city struggles with violent crime, major gun makers and their lobbyists are making a financial killing.
East Bay Express |
Ali Winston and Darwin BondGraham |
02-21-2013 |
Crime & Justice
California Gets Frackednew
Big Oil is rushing to extract fossil fuel from the state's underground shale formation. But will it contaminate — and waste — portions of our water supply?
East Bay Express |
Corey Hill |
02-07-2013 |
Energy
Tags: Fracking, Monterey Shale
Teachers Financing Gunsnew
The California state teachers' retirement system is attempting to divest itself from a company that finances the manufacture of assault weapons like the one used at Sandy Hook Elementary School. But even if it does, it still won't be out of the gun business.
East Bay Express |
Darwin BondGraham |
01-22-2013 |
Policy Issues
Race-Baiting in Richmond, Calif.new
How Big Business used race to drive a wedge through Richmond's progressive community — and why you should be concerned about it.
East Bay Express |
Wendi Jonassen |
01-22-2013 |
Race & Class
High-Capacity Magazines Flood Oaklandnew
Police say extended clips that carry more than ten bullets and can turn handguns into assault-style weapons are common in the city of Oakland.
East Bay Express |
Ali Winston |
01-17-2013 |
Crime & Justice
The Good and Bad of William Brattonnew
The former police chief in New York and Los Angeles could help Oakland police, but he also brings a lot of baggage.
East Bay Express |
Robert Gammon |
01-10-2013 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: William Bratton
Why Oakland Needs a Federal Gun Control Lawnew
Assault weapons are already banned in California, but they end up killing lots of people in Oakland because of lax rules in other states.
East Bay Express |
Robert Gammon |
12-26-2012 |
Policy Issues
Tags: Gun control
Alarming Radiation Levels Found on Treasure Islandnew
The Navy's own data suggests that island residents were at risk of radiation exposure.
East Bay Express |
Ashley Bates |
12-26-2012 |
Environment
The 2012 Legalization Nation Indexnew
A look back at a glorious, ignominious year — in numbers.
East Bay Express |
David Downs |
12-25-2012 |
Drugs
The Flipping Frenzynew
Low inventory and high demand for Oakland real estate this year favored investors over first-time buyers.
East Bay Express |
Whitney Phaneuf |
12-20-2012 |
Housing & Development
Rent Prices Soar in Oaklandnew
The cause: the relocation of San Francisco residents, who are increasingly priced out the market. The effect: increased revenue for Oakland and a rise in tenant complaints.
East Bay Express |
Kathleen Richards |
12-20-2012 |
Housing & Development
When Will California Legalize Pot?new
Now that Colorado and Washington have done it, California reformers are eyeing 2014 or 2016 for another ballot initiative — but their optimism is laced with caution.
East Bay Express |
David Downs |
12-12-2012 |
Drugs
The Next Peet's?new
Blue Bottle Coffee was recently purchased by a trio of venture capitalists known for growing small start-ups and then selling them to big companies.
East Bay Express |
Darwin BondGraham |
11-28-2012 |
Business & Labor
Tags: Tony Conrad
