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The Anonymous Companies That Buy Up Homes
Even if you can afford to buy a home in the Bay Area, you might get outbid by an anonymous shell company paying cash.
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6 years, 5 months ago
‘Unapologetic’: Jerry Brown’s Legacy in Oakland
Oakland feels a lot different today than it did when Jerry Brown was elected mayor in 1998. That’s because he had a lot to do with how the city chang…
6 years, 5 months ago
What Does Safety For Trans People In Prison Look Like?
Prison can be a brutal place for anyone. But for trans people who are incarcerated, it's even more dangerous.
A new bill in California's state legis…
6 years, 5 months ago
For Many Immigrants With Advanced Degrees, It’s ‘Sink Or Swim’
When Dr. Wilmer Garcia Ricardo came to the U.S. from Cuba he couldn't find work as a physician, and he had to figure out the licensing process almost…
6 years, 5 months ago
One Iranian-American’s Identity In This Moment
There are 180,000 people who claim Iranian ancestry living across California, according to the most recent census data. Many left Iran around the tim…
6 years, 5 months ago
The Moral Case Behind ‘Housing Is a Human Right’
On Monday, two black mothers who occupied a vacant West Oakland property had their day in court. Southern California-based Wedgewood Properties, whic…
6 years, 5 months ago
An Unspoken Guide to Riding BART
When our new editor Alan Montecillo moved to the Bay Area earlier this month he noticed that people loved talking about BART. It's one of the few spa…
6 years, 6 months ago
Can PG&E Be Forced To Change?
This week, PG&E took a big step towards emerging from bankruptcy after a judge approved billions of dollars in settlements with fire survivors and in…
6 years, 6 months ago
After 161 Years, an Era of Local News Ends in Martinez
The paper will print its final issue this Sunday, ending a 161-year run covering the county seat of Contra Costa.
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6 years, 6 months ago
Welcome to Oakland’s Indigenous Red Market
In the late fifties, the U.S. government promised Native Americans good jobs and stable housing if they left reservations for urban centers, includin…
6 years, 6 months ago