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    The Wounds of This Election

    The Wounds of This Election

    By Debra Walker I have spent the past several months looking into the eyes of the Hillary haters and needed a respite. I have spent the past several months looking…

    Community Banks Contribute to Individual Career and Life Success

    Community Banks Contribute to Individual Career and Life Success

    (Editor’s Note: We know that many of you, like us, are working longer hours, spending more time in traffic, and doing all that you can to make ends meet. Selecting…

    LGBT Rights Deserve a Debate

    LGBT Rights Deserve a Debate

    No matter how much you’ve been keeping up with politics lately, you know this year’s presidential race is historic. Finally, a female nominee of a major political party is running…

    Taking a Stand Against Illegal Dumping

    Taking a Stand Against Illegal Dumping

    Illegal dumping continues to challenge our city, creating blight and, in some cases, health hazards. In recent years the Oakland City Council has voted to take several actions to help…

    As I Was Walking Down the Street One Day

    As I Was Walking Down the Street One Day

    The familiar words of the title are from the classic song, “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” by Chicago. I couldn’t help but hum along as I thought…

    San Francisco Transgender Film Festival

    San Francisco Transgender Film Festival

    The San Francisco Transgender Film Festival (SFTFF) is the world’s first and longest running transgender film festival. And this November 10–13, SFTFF celebrates its 15th Anniversary festival with four days…

    San Francisco Opera’s Costume Design Virtuoso: Christopher Verdosci

    San Francisco Opera’s Costume Design Virtuoso: Christopher Verdosci

    Entering the Costume Department of San Francisco Opera is like stepping into the workshop of a dream. Boxes of silk, metallics, wool and other quality materials line the walls, with…

    In the News: 10.12.16

    Compiled by Dennis McMillan Voter ID Laws Could Prevent 34,000 Transgender People from Voting A new study has found that over 34,000 transgender people may be prevented from voting in…

    Ann Rostow: Billy Buddy

    Ann Rostow:  Billy Buddy

    By Ann Rostow Billy Buddy Do you know what scene bothered me the most in the Access Hollywood tape? It’s when Billy Bush asked the actress Arianna Zucker to give…

    Fire Safety Tips

    Fire Safety Tips

    While rain has been in the recent forecast, firefighters now say that California’s fire season occurs year round and not just in the summer and fall months. Take time to…