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Margaret Cho takes on Trump
On Jan. 20, 2026, the White House posted a press release with the dubious headline: “365 WINS IN 365 DAYS: President Trump’s Return Marks New Era of Success, Prosperity.” For some Americans, each one of those “wins”...
Oakland battle rap returns to the ring
Most people’s awareness of battle rap starts and stops with the film 8 Mile, which is both a testament to Eminem’s cultural cachet and a shame for battle rap at large. Things have come a long way...
Social Eyes: Week of Sept. 10-16
This week's calendar picks feature Grex, Ballaké Sissoko & Piers Faccini, Lil Kayla, 'Legally Blonde: The Musical,' 'Tenor Madness: Bob Kenmotsu & James Mahone Quartets,' 'Good Medicine,' Slap Dragon, Kamasi Washington, The Obsessed, and Margaret Cho.
Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra brings classic soul to Point Richmond
Founded in 2001, the Point Richmond Music Festival quickly became a popular highlight of summers in the East Bay. Organized by a team of volunteers and focusing on local talent, the festival experienced an enforced pandemic-era break...
Free Will Astrology: Week of Sept. 9
Yep, it's still Virgo season. Beautify your workspace. Polish your presentations...
Authors explain why Californians accept inequality
If income disparity in the U.S. were served as a sandwich, it would be sent back to the kitchen. Instead, creeping lethargy and other forces normalize the inequitable reality of life in 2026. No eyebrows rise when...
Everything But the Everything builds a modern gothic sound
What happens when you mix post-punk, goth, rock ’n’ roll, a little blues and some Oakland flair? You get Everything But the Everything, a five-piece alternative rock outfit putting out tracks that conjure nostalgia and excitement for...
