News Archives - Page 29 of 113

Labor

‘Don’t be a Giant idiot’—workers demand better COVID safety at ballpark

Marc Norton - August 30, 2021

Growing number of positive tests set off alarm among the people who serve food and beverages at Oracle Park.

Crime

The data supports Chesa Boudin’s record: Why doesn’t the media tell us that?

Tim Redmond - August 22, 2021

Boudin is charging cases at the same rate as other local DAs. He has increased prosecutions of sexual assault cases. But the "balanced" Chron misses the point.

Music

Forever Coastin’: Reflecting on the loss of iconic Oakland rapper Zumbi

Alan Chazaro - August 21, 2021

We lost a rapper, father, and community pillar. But Zumbi's legacy is rooted in us all.

Homelessness

City plans to close homeless hotels—so where will people go?

TJ Johnston - August 16, 2021

Information scarce on how, when—and whether—suitable relocations will take place.

Movies

Screen Grabs: A stricken hero fights for better healthcare in ‘Not Going Quietly’

Dennis Harvey - August 16, 2021

Plus a slew of affecting new docs on Barbara Lee, immigration tragedy, arthouse beginnings, and celebrity worship.

Housing

Yimby housing bills are wildly unpopular in the state, a new poll shows

Tim Redmond - August 15, 2021

By 2-1, a cross-section of Californians oppose more market-rate housing as a solution to the crisis. It's a warning to Gavin Newsom.

Business + Tech

Excess profits tax on billionaires could vaccinate the entire world

Tim Redmond - August 12, 2021

New study shows just how much richer the rich got in the pandemic—and what could be done if we taxed some of that unearned wealth.

Art

Review: From vintage postcards and records, Ajit Chauhan inscribes fragmented memories

tamara suarez porras - August 12, 2021

It is almost impossible, right now, to see the years 2020 or 2021 on an exhibition checklist and not think of the COVID pandemic....

Screen Grabs

Screen Grabs: ‘Homeroom’ dives deep into a crisis-riven Oakland school year

Dennis Harvey - August 10, 2021

Plus: Infamous '90s ambulance-chasing in 'Whirlybird' and a great free documentary series at BAMPFA outdoors

City Hall

After more than a century, PG&E is finally on the ropes in San Francisco

Tim Redmond - August 1, 2021

The city's moving to establish a public-power system—but we should also talk about accountability for the politicians and media that enabled an illegal monopoly for so long.

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