Meet Los Cenzontles, a Mexican folk band and musical academy based in San Pablo, California. To say that this group’s sound is eclectic would be...
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The night that BART didn’t stop
If you live in the Bay Area, there’s one question you’ve probably asked at some point: why on earth doesn’t BART run past midnight? Over...
A study of twins aims to clarify the roles genes, environment play in autism
At first glance Christopher and Gerald Dixon seem like any other pair of twins. They look alike, dress similarly and play together. But Gerald is...
Bandwidth: Getting soulful with Drop Apollo
In our latest installment of Bandwidth, we introduce you to Drop Apollo, a 5-piece indie rock band that been playing shows around the Bay Area...
Spending time with The Waiting Room, a documentary on Oakland’s Highland Hospital
“The Waiting Room” is an upcoming feature-length documentary film shot entirely at Oakland’s Highland Hospital. The film follows a group of patients and doctors as...
Despite state compromise, some seniors no longer eligible for adult day healthcare
Some Adult Day Healthcare Centers in Alameda County that were initially relieved to hear that their state funding would not be entirely cut, thanks to...
For transgender people, a life without binary norms
As a child, West Oakland resident Jack B. Pierson, 27, hated wearing the pink and purple outfits his mother chose for him. He craved the...
It’s cookie time, and the Girl Scouts have gone high tech
As the Girl Scouts of America kick-off their annual cookie sale, many cookie lovers will be in for a treat. Now, Girl Scouts are accepting...
Oakland at work: The bearded barbers of Temescal
Bradley Roberts picks up a straight-edge razor and leans over his client. The barber’s indigo sleeves are rolled up to expose a map of tattoos...
Shelters may shorten the amount of time animals can stay to 72 hours
Animal activists are up in arms over the budget cut they say turns back the clock on animal welfare over 100 years. Governor Brown recently...
Taco truck owners targeted by criminals, organize defense plan
Following a late night shootout at a taco truck earlier this month, food vendors are organizing to respond to a surge in violent robberies of...
A church-run soul food restaurant offers jobs for ex-offenders
With over 65 million Americans reported to have an arrest or conviction on their record, it seems nearly impossible for an employer to hire a...
Undocumented workers protest their firings from Pacific Steel Casting
Late last year, Pacific Steel Casting, the country’s fourth largest steel foundry, fired 200 workers. The reason: Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducted a workplace audit...
