Issue Archives
Aug 7-13, 2019
News & Opinion
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California Pot Researchers' Hands Tied By Feds 2
It's hard to study a product that is legal according to the state, but federally felonious.
by Dan Mitchell | Aug 7, 2019
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Attack, Pulverize, Destroy, Fundraise
MegaBots Inc. paves the way for a giant robot fighting league — at least if the money holds out.
by Chris Barylick | Aug 7, 2019
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Jails Need to Make Sure People Get Home Safe
SB 42 is designed to end the distressing practice of jails releasing people in the dead of night.
by Nancy Skinner | Aug 7, 2019
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Senate, Get to Work
It’s time for Republicans to stop standing in the way of background checks.
by Rep. Barbara Lee | Aug 6, 2019
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Lieutenant on Leave After Use of Restraints Leads to Death in Santa Rita Jail 7
Sources said Lt. Craig Cedergren had an inmate chained to his cell door against the protests of subordinates.
by Scott Morris | Aug 7, 2019
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Letters for the Week of August 7-13 1
| Aug 7, 2019
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Correction
| Aug 7, 2019
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Former Alameda Mayor is Interested in Running for City Council
Plus, Treasure Island Music Fest cancels 2019, and large recycler shuts down.
by Steven Tavares and Stephen Buel | Aug 7, 2019
Arts & Culture
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52 Letters Is More than Theater
Real-life stories of women oppressed by sex traffickers is a passionate call for viewers to engage.
by Lou Fancher | Aug 7, 2019
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Respecting People’s Boundaries
Should I dump him for ditching the condom? Should I just get used to sex outside of my marriage?
by Dan Savage | Aug 7, 2019
Movies
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Men Overboard: The Tale of the Maiden
An all-female yacht crew battles sexism on the high seas in new documentary
by Richard von Busack | Aug 7, 2019
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Forget Hillary's Deplorables. It's All About the Persuadables 1
The Great Hack tells the harrowing tale of Cambridge Analytica. Be afraid.
by Richard von Busack | Aug 7, 2019
Food & Drink
Music
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Funk, Ice Cream, and Other Planets
Lil’ Elephant will reach for the stars from the roof of the Kaiser Center parking garage.
by William Reutter | Aug 7, 2019
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Skip the Needle Flips the Script 3
This band of veteran Bay Area musicians wants to reclaim rock for women.
by D. Scot Miller | Aug 7, 2019
Blogs
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A's crush Jon Lester at Last
Revenge is a pitch best served old
by Kibby Kleiman | Aug 6, 2019
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Thursday’s Briefing: Hedge funds want a bigger piece of PG&E; Newsom backs rent cap and just-cause bill
Laney College football team to be featured on Netflix's “Last Chance U.”
by Steven Tavares | Aug 8, 2019
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Friday's Briefing: Assault weapon seized from Gilroy shooter's home; Raiders owner has some profane words for A's management 1
No verdict yet in Ghost Ship trial
by Steven Tavares | Aug 9, 2019
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Monday's Briefing: Oakland is set to build more housing units than SF this year 1
Alameda County wins legal settlement with 7-Eleven
by Steven Tavares | Aug 12, 2019
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Tuesday's Briefing: OPD officers file lawsuit alleging Police Commission lacks power to fire them; Lawmakers grill CSU officials over secret reserves
A's, Giants begin Bay Bridge Series tonight
by Steven Tavares | Aug 13, 2019
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KONO Food Alley Brings New Lunchtime Options to the Neighborhood
The food vendor lineup includes Tacos y Chelas, Javi's Cooking, and Curbside Kitchen.
by Katherine Hamilton | Aug 6, 2019
