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I am Annoyed and Disappointed 123
Café Gratitude espouses a raw food diet and a philosophy of self-transformation. But some current and former employees say it's left a bad taste in their mouths.
by Sam Levin | Aug 5, 2009
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Racial Profiling Via Nextdoor.com 105
White Oakland residents are increasingly using the popular social networking site to report "suspicious activity" about their Black neighbors — and families of color fear the consequences could be fatal.
by Sam Levin | Oct 7, 2015
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The Return to Public Schools 8
A growing number of Oakland families are making the switch from private schools.
by Sam Levin | Jun 10, 2009
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Parking Rebellion Stirs Up Oakland 9
Merchants say the city's new parking fees are driving business elsewhere.
by Sam Levin | Aug 12, 2009
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Standing Up for Gay Comedians
Charlie Ballard, an Oakland-based Native-American performer, will be a host at the massive Gathering of Nations Powwow — and this time, he's doing it in drag.
by Sam Levin | Apr 23, 2014
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Trapped Part Two: The Vicious Cycle of Trauma 2
California prisons fail to help abuse victims and the mentally ill rehabilitate behind bars — and refuse to grant them parole so they can turn their lives around with loved ones on the outside.
by Sam Levin | Jan 13, 2016
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Trapped Part One: Cruel and Indefinite Punishment 7
California wastes tens of millions of dollars a year keeping people in prison long after they've been rehabilitated — denying parole for arbitrary reasons and destroying lives in the process.
by Sam Levin | Jan 6, 2016
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Kara Platoni: Hacking Human Evolution 1
In her new book, We Have The Technology, the Oakland journalist investigates the wildest innovations of sensory science and challenges fundamental notions of human perception.
by Sam Levin | Dec 30, 2015
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The East Bay Student Uprising
High school students spearheaded successful protests and rallies throughout 2015 — shaping local social justice movements and forcing administrators to rethink controversial decisions.
by Sam Levin | Dec 23, 2015
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Catholic Charities, Alameda County District Attorney to Create Safe Houses for Child Trafficking Victims 2
by Sam Levin | Dec 9, 2015
