COYOTE Calendar: March 26-April 1
This week we've got kelp, cats, clowns, and several ways to celebrate Trans Day of Visibility.
How It's Made: The COYOTE Calendar
People don't just want to know what is happening, they want to know what they should go do.
Forget the Zombified Punk Festivals. The Future Is for the Dolls
Doll Fest, a fundraiser and celebration of femmes in punk rock, hits Oakland and Albany March 27–29.
Meet Holinda, the Fremont High Senior Running a Coffee Cart at Her School
At a barista training program for young immigrants and refugees, Holinda learned how to pull espresso shots and steam milk. Now, the high school senior dreams of opening her own shop.
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Culture
How It’s Made: A 7,000-Word Story on Coal in Oakland
“This is the only time in my entire life, I think, where I wrote long and someone was like, ‘Well, could you make it longer?’”
‘Unsung Heroines’ Is a Rollicking Feminist History of the Bay
Rae Alexandra’s new essay collection celebrates 35 leaders, activists, and rule-breakers we should have learned about in school.
‘Old Man in Flip Flops’: Notes from a Surprisingly Exciting Water Tasting Class
Camper English’s popular water tasting course is an exercise in attention — even for us tap-lovin’ 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 — featuring soccer, coffee, retail, and more.
Power
Napa’s Biggest Black Culture Festival Didn’t 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 don’t worry, Daniel Lurie is making Instagram videos.
Life
COYOTE Calendar: March 26-April 1
This week we've got kelp, cats, clowns, and several ways to celebrate Trans Day of Visibility.
Tuesdays with the Baddies: Meet the East Bay Billiard Club Making Pool More Inclusive
In bars and back rooms, a radical group of pool players is creating space for women and nonbinary, trans, and queer folks — one break at a time.
COYOTE Calendar: March 19-March 25
This week we've got retro tech, mutual aid several ways, Persian Norwuz, soft pretzels, and more.
The Ultimate Guide to Spring Sports in the Bay Area
Popular or niche, big or small, quiet or loud, there is a spring sport for everyone. Let us help you find yours.