Bateman brings the unexpected to the stage at Yoshi’s Oakland

Zack Bateman arrived promptly for our interview at Jack London Square.

His relaxed demeanor and friendly welcome belied the fact that he has suffered from severe panic attacks since childhood. In…

Climate rally at lake

Sunday’s People’s Climate Rally at the Lake Merritt Amphitheater, organized alongside a march at UN headquarters in New York City, brought together a few thousand people and featured speakers and performers.

Take action now to conserve with these water saving tips

In some parts of the world this is reality. Fresh water is a finite resource. A staggering 1% of the world’s water is safe for human consumption. Because of the current drought and the need for at least a foot of rain to make up for…

Are you an information addict?

How many times a day do you check your phone? How about your Facebook and your Twitter? Do you share everything you think is interesting with everyone you know on social networking sites? Most people would have a difficult time counting how often they check their newsfeeds…

Word on the Quad

How would you grade President Obama’s job performance?

“6/10”

Rod Lawrence

Digital Media

“8/10”

‘The Drop’ holds up

James Gandolfini’s last film comes bittersweet because he’s a shell of the character he played in HBO’s, “The Sopranos.” In “The Drop,” he plays bartender named Marv with a supporting role who, with his cousin Bob (Tom Hardy), run the bar. Their big secret is that the bar also moonlights under…

Bastards, blood, and BBQ

Few places encompass as much cultural contradiction as the American South, where tradition and rebellion exist in a complex balance. The dividing lines are so delicate it takes an eye familiar with all the nuances of Southern culture to spot them and bring them to the surface.

Beam talks shop with NFL writer

‘I want to see if the athlete is a competitor’

Coach John Beam, the Head Football Coach and Athletic Director at Laney College, has coached 12 players in the National Football League. Under his leadership, Laney has…

Senator Hill urges Governor Brown to sign SB-968

SB 968 would require the State Lands Commission to enter into negotiations with Martins Beach property owner Vinod Khosla, in an effort to restore public access to Martins Beach near Half Moon Bay.