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Attorney Chris Dolan chats with family members of Jahi McMath outside Children's Hospital Oakland on Dec. 27, 2013.

After day of finger-pointing, family of Jahi McMath still searching for transfer facility

A care facility has backed out of a deal to receive brain dead teen as Attorney Chris Dolan accuses Children’s Hospital of getting in the way.

By James Reddick on December 27, 2013
Omari Sealey, uncle of Jahi McMath, and Attorney Chris Dolan at a press conference outside Children's Hospital on Dec. 26, 2013. Photo by James Reddick.

Family of Jahi McMath, Children’s Hospital at odds over transfer of brain-dead teen

The family of Jahi McMath says they have found a Bay Area facility to accept the 13-year-old, but Children’s Hospital says transferring her would violate a recent court order.

By James Reddick on December 26, 2013
Antoine Hunter practices with his Urban Jazz Dance Company at the Shawl Anderson Dance Center in Berkeley.

Dancer Antoine Hunter infuses art with Deaf culture

Born completely deaf in his left ear and “hard of hearing” in his right, Antoine Hunter is the founder and director of Urban Jazz Dance Company and the President of the Bay Area Deaf Advocates.

By James Reddick and Jake Nicol on December 26, 2013
Potential customers navigate the Covered California exchange at an information session on the Affordable Care Act on December 21, 2013. Photo by James Reddick.

With health insurance demand on the rise, volunteers chip in

With call centers inundated with questions and lengthy wait times, volunteer groups are bridges between East Bay residents and Covered California.

By James Reddick on December 23, 2013
Tessa Watson in her North Oakland textile gallery and studio called OGAARD. Photo by James Reddick.

Alternative Exposure grants highlight Oakland’s arts boom

Oakland visual artists make up 10 out of 16 of the Bay Area’s grant recipients.

By James Reddick on December 20, 2013
A "gargoyle" made by artist Ryon Gesink from recycled motorcycle and car parts at the entrance to American Steel Studios. Photo by James Reddick.

Oakland’s makers get organized

Seeking recognition and support from the city, new initiative unites creative manufacturers

By James Reddick on December 9, 2013

Motion filed to send Sasha Fleischman case to juvenile court

Defense Attorney William DuBois calls the District Attorney’s decision to try Richard Thomas as an adult “unconstitutional.”

By James Reddick on November 26, 2013
Attendees hugged and marched in support of Luke "Sasha" Fleischman, 18, who was badly burned by another teenager on his bus ride home. Photo by Becca Andrews.

Rally for injured teen draws hundreds

Thursday’s march down MacArthur was the latest chapter in an extraordinary outpouring of support.

By James Reddick and Becca Andrews on November 19, 2013

Oakland teen accused of setting fire to agendered high schooler scheduled to enter plea on Friday

Sixteen-year-old Richard Thomas has been charged as an adult for potential hate crimes.

By James Reddick on November 12, 2013
Vertical dancing troupe Bandaloop at the opening ceremony of the International Body Music Festival in Oakland on November 5, 2013.

Body Music Festival brings rhythms from around the world to Downtown Oakland

Body music, for the uninitiated, is an art form composed of sounds and rhythms made solely with the body.

By James Reddick on November 9, 2013

Gentrification photo project sparks debate on West Oakland’s future

When the photographer epli came up with the project “Here. Before. Art From A Contested Space,” she had one goal foremost in mind—to spark an honest conversation about gentrification between new residents of West Oakland and the “traditional” residents rooted in the neighborhood.

By James Reddick on October 30, 2013

Naturalized in an Oakland landmark, new citizens share their stories

For thousands of immigrants each month, the last stop on the road to U.S. citizenship is Oakland’s Paramount Theatre.

By Terray Sylvester and James Reddick on October 22, 2013

Ragged Wing Ensemble finds a home in Oakland

The theatre company will be bringing its collaborative energy to Downtown Oakland in 2014.

By James Reddick on October 18, 2013
As part of the Love Balm Project, Ayanna Davis presents her "testimony" at the North Oakland location where her son, Khatari Gant, was killed in 2007. Photo by James Reddick.

Love Balm Project brings healing to mothers who have lost children to violence

Public testimonies give voice to mothers’ grief.

By James Reddick and Jake Nicol on October 4, 2013
A boat pulls out from Berkeley Marina. Some of Torpedo Sushi's fish will be brought in directly from this port. Photo by James Reddick.

Oakland’s first sustainable sushi restaurant opens next month

New Uptown restaurant brings sustainable sushi to Oakland.

By James Reddick on September 27, 2013

Hiero Day honors Oakland hip-hop scene

With Mayor’s endorsement in hand, Oakland hip-hop collective Hieroglyphics makes their way out of the underground.

By James Reddick on September 6, 2013

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