The Oakland School That Keeps Producing Stars
Once, they were kids walking the hallways of Oakland School for the Arts. Now they're at the Grammys, publishing bestsellers, and performing at the SF Ballet.
The Oakland School That Keeps Producing Stars
Once, they were kids walking the hallways of Oakland School for the Arts. Now they're at the Grammys, publishing bestsellers, and performing at the SF Ballet.
How Itâs Made: A 7,000-Word Story on Coal in Oakland
âThis is the only time in my entire life, I think, where I wrote long and someone was like, âWell, could you make it longer?ââ
âUnsung Heroinesâ Is a Rollicking Feminist History of the Bay
Rae Alexandraâs new essay collection celebrates 35 leaders, activists, and rule-breakers we should have learned about in school.
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Culture
âOld Man in Flip Flopsâ: Notes from a Surprisingly Exciting Water Tasting Class
Camper Englishâs popular water tasting course is an exercise in attention â even for us tap-lovinâ plebes.
If You Build It, They Will Come: How Neighborhood Sports Club Built a New Field in Oakland
Oakland historically lacks soccer fields. But a group of local players and community advocates hopes to kick off a brand-new space â featuring soccer, coffee, retail, and more.
Frak The Person Is the Actual Mayor of San Francisco
The versatile battle rapper isnât running for office, but with his new collaborative mixtape âFour Square,â heâs earned my vote.
Remember Anthony Ant, Musician and Community-Builder, in All His Soaring Glory
The East Bay trumpeter and reverend of the jam scene showed us the true power of music.
Power
Napaâs Biggest Black Culture Festival Didnât Pay Several Chefs Until They Threatened to Sue
Blue Note's Black Radio Experience drew sold-out crowds to Napa Valley. Months later, some contractors were still chasing their money.
Area Teachers Tired of Bullshit
San Francisco educators continue their historic strike, and parents and kids are on the picket lines alongside them. But donât worry, Daniel Lurie is making Instagram videos.
SF Hated the Super Bowl in 2016. A Decade Later, Whatâs Changed?
Ten years ago, protesters took to the streets to slam San Franciscoâs Super Bowl City and call for an end to homeless sweeps. As the game returns to the Bay this week, why are things so quiet?
Life
COYOTE Calendar: March 5-March 11
This week we've got nefarious tales about Vallejo's history, jazzy renditions of A Tribe Called Quest, and queer line dancing for beginners.
COYOTE Calendar: February 26-March 4
This week we've got a Donna Summers book club, vegan dinner and a movie, a community bake sale to fight ICE, and more.
What's the Weirdest Thing You've Found at Oakland's White Elephant Sale?
Our intrepid correspondent found a haunted clown, a 125-year-old crib, and Boots Riley in the kitchenwares section.
Yap Zone: A First Look at Cenaduria Elvira in Oakland
An acclaimed Jalisco-style restaurant opens a brick-and-mortar in Oakland.