East Bay

03 Feb 2025

Martinez Oil Refinery Belches Half-Ton of Sulphur Dioxide into Atmosphere

Saturday’s blaze at the Martinez oil refinery belched over half a ton of sulphur dioxide (SO2) into the atmosphere. The noxious fumes triggered a Level 2 Hazmat alert that progressed to Level 3. Residents nearby received warnings to seal doors and windows as they shelter in place until further notice.

Jake Warren 0
21 Jan 2025

What Does Sheng Thao’s Indictment Mean For The Future Of Oakland?

I have a soft spot in my heart for Oakland. It was the first city I can remember living in from childhood, and all the things I was exposed to back then, for better or worse, shaped me into the person I am today. Despite the sardonic shit that I

Abraham Woodliff - Bay Area Memelord 0
06 Dec 2024

The 2025 SF Beer Passport is Here!

Step into a world of adventure with the San Francisco Beer Passport. There’s no better way to explore San Francisco than to literally drink it in. This passport is amazing! Each one contains 28 coupons to buy one beer, get a second beer FREE at 28 of the finest locally

Broke-Ass Stuart - Editor In Cheap 0
14 Jan 2025

Oakland Closes Fire Stations While Los Angeles Burns

While our southern California cousins deal with the worst wildfire in the history of Los Angeles, we here in the Bay Area have our own potential problems. We seem to have cities working hard to make California’s wildfire preparedness even worse. Oakland is experiencing a budget crisis and considering that

Abraham Woodliff - Bay Area Memelord 0
14 Jan 2025

Why You Should Explore The Industrial East Bay

When I was 12 years old, I left Oakland for a small town on the southern edge of the Carquinez Strait. The towering buildings of Oakland and neighboring San Francisco were replaced by the smokestacks of refineries.  The East Bay is primarily defined by Oakland and Berkeley, but there is

Abraham Woodliff - Bay Area Memelord 0
07 Jan 2025

Homicides In Oakland Are Down, But 2025 Is Off To A Bleak Start

Oakland, California has experienced a 34% decrease in homicides in 2024, but the start of 2025 has seen 4 homicides in just 5 days, indicating that the city is not making progress in solving the root cause of racism and poverty.

Abraham Woodliff - Bay Area Memelord 0
12 Nov 2024

UC Berkeley May Have Just Solved Climate Change

UC Berkeley chemist Omar Yaghi and his team have discovered a powder called COF-999 that can potentially suck carbon dioxide out of the air, potentially saving the world from global warming.

Abraham Woodliff - Bay Area Memelord 0
29 Oct 2024

Oakland, Urban Violence, And The Politicization Of Crime By The Rich

Oakland has had a crime problem for decades, but thanks to left wing policies, the city has seen a significant decrease in violent crime, with the number of homicides dropping from 62 in 1992 to 8 in 2023.

Abraham Woodliff - Bay Area Memelord 0
06 Aug 2024

It’s Official: The Oakland Coliseum Is Sold.

So, someone finally bought the Oakland Coliseum.  On Monday, it was announced that Oakland A’s owner John Fisher has agreed to sell his team’s half-interest in the Oakland Coliseum site to the African American Sports and Entertainment Group (AASEG). This follows AASEG’s recent agreement to purchase the other half of

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