Oakland

Freaky Tales Is Worth a Watch, But It Isn’t Perfect.
DON’T WORRY, NO MAJOR SPOILERS Have you ever wondered what a movie would be like if Quentin Tarantino was from Oakland and didn’t spend his time moaning the ‘N-word’ while on the precipice of cumming on some poor girl’s feet who was only there to further her career and maybe

Why You Should Protest In Rich Neighborhoods
Protests and riots in low-income neighborhoods tend to be ignored by America’s decision makers, while protests in affluent areas could potentially lead to change by forcing the wealthy to acknowledge demands.

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Who Is Going To Be Oakland’s Next Mayor?
While Sheng Thao is potentially facing up to 95 years in prison for federal corruption charges, one has to wonder what is next for Oakland? At a forum in downtown Oakland on Tuesday, candidates for mayor and an open City Council seat shared their visions for the city’s future, touching

Oakland Plans Cuts To Police Oversight Amid Budget Woes
When I think of models of public trust, I often think of the Oakland Police Department. These upstanding men and women are the same people that beat the shit out of Tupac Shakur for jaywalking. And as you may know, jaywalking is one of Oakland’s most pressing problems, so naturally,

San Francisco Might Flood, And Santa Cruz Could See Another Tornado…
To quote the world famous Family Guy weather man: “It gon rain.” The biggest storm in the current series has officially arrived in the Bay Area, bringing heavy rain Tuesday that could lead to flooding. Some areas might see as much as 8 inches of rain by Tuesday night. Minor

How 32 Goats Saved East Bay Homes from Fire
A herd of 32 goats and 4 sheep owned by East Bay Goat Grazing played a crucial role in limiting the impact of the Oakland Keller fire by creating a defensible space, which helped firefighters stop the fire at the ranch.

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

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