Prop 10, bringing Major changes to a communities
By Xavier Clark,
October 19, 2018
Filed under Features
California renters pay nearly 50 percent more on rent than any of the other 50 states, according to the official voter information guide. Data collected by Investors.com displayed that, of the top 100 most expensive cities to rent in the United States, Bay Area cities made eight of the top 20 spots ...
Aiding Solano’s homeless population
By Geremiah Lago, CONTRIBUTOR
October 11, 2018
Filed under Features, Uncategorized
Solano County is in the process of receiving $4.9 million in homeless aid in one-time state money to help homeless families and individuals. $500 million in one-time funds were included in the California State Budget for 2018-2019. The program is called the Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) and is desig...
Local veterinarian answers questions about holistic practices and cannabis for pets
Rebecca Olmos,
Staff Writer
August 1, 2018
Filed under Features
Veterinarian Gary Richter has practiced veterinary medicine in the Bay Area for about 20 years. He describes himself as an integrative veterinarian that utilizes both western medicine and natural holistic care. He weaves the two together to get the best outcome for his patients. He recognizes that th...
Cannabis is now for pets
Rebecca Olmos,
Staff Writer
July 3, 2018
Filed under Features, Showcase
Products containing cannabidiol, better known as CBD, are becoming more common for cannabis consumers to find in their local dispensaries. CBD is the part of the cannabis plant that does not get you high but instead it has been proven to provide a variety of medical benefits for humans including relief...
Wednesday is the new day for bass in the Bay
Eduardo Gonzalez,
Staff Writer
July 3, 2018
Filed under Features
It is not very common for people to go out and party on a Wednesday night, considering that most work during the week. However, last Wednesday was an exception for me. I went to “Wormhole Wednesday” at The New Parish on San Pablo Avenue in Downtown Oakland, and it was a much greater experience than...
California Roots throws party over Memorial Day weekend
Rebecca Olmos,
Staff Writer
June 2, 2018
Filed under Arts & Life, Features, Showcase
The Memorial Day weekend at the Monterey County Fairgrounds was filled with music, art, food, drinks, camping, cannabis and lots of good vibes. The ninth annual California Roots Music and Arts Festival started Friday and lasted through Sunday evening. Festival-goers could catch musicians on two...
Multicultural sorority established on CSUEB Hayward campus
Reem Habte,
Contributor
May 24, 2018
Filed under Campus, Features, Showcase
On Nov. 3, 2017, Zeta Sigma Chi became the newest sorority on Cal State East Bay’s campus and joined 31 existing Greek organizations. But this sorority chapter is different from most of the others; they were created specifically to be a multicultural group that accurately reflects the ethnic divers...
Local rapper from Concord releases debut album
Elijah De Castro,
Contributor
May 24, 2018
Filed under Arts & Life, Features
As a teenager, Klebber Machado was eager to jump into the spontaneous lunchtime freestyle rap circles at Ygnacio Valley High School in Concord. Later, Klebb took a History of Jazz and History of Rock & Roll class at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill. Both experiences factored into his decision to p...
Young SoCal musician making sound waves
Zack Gomez,
Contributor
May 24, 2018
Filed under Features
A young talented musician with Bay Area connections is making her mark on the rock ‘n’ roll community. Sydney Ellen has played shows all over the West Coast, including Leo’s in Oakland and Blue Lamp Concert Hall in Sacramento, gaining a strong following for her guitar skills and dedication to her...
Family bounces back after losing everything in Tubbs Fire
Andrew Cooper,
Contributor
May 24, 2018
Filed under Features
The devastating Tubbs Fire that burned Eric and Anna Satrom’s home to the ground will not stop them from raising their children in the same neighborhood on the same piece of property in Coffee Park. Not only are the Satroms recovering, they are upgrading. “The loan officer submitted the applicatio...
Annual Cinco de Mayo festival celebrates culture
Lesly Garcia,
Contributor
May 10, 2018
Filed under Arts & Life, Features, Showcase
The city of Hayward celebrated Cinco De Mayo with the annual festival on B Street last weekend. The festival was organized by La Alianza de Hayward, a local nonprofit community organization, Hayward Downtown Association and by city council members. Francisco Zermeno, a Hayward City Council mem...
Oakland art exhibit highlights the history of California’s cannabis movement
Rebecca Olmos,
Staff Writer
May 10, 2018
Filed under Arts & Life, Features
On an easel near the front of Gallery EVB is a picture of a man with a smile on his face standing behind jail cell bars. The caption on the photo says, “Dennis Perron in San Bruno Jail - 1975.” Perron was a cannabis activist and a leader in the movement to legalize marijuana. He co-authored Calif...
