‘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.

Soleil Ho Mar 2, 2026

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.

Soleil Ho Feb 27, 2026

Culture

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.

Sarah O'Neal Feb 25, 2026

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Four people stand for a portrait: a person with dark hair and a cap, a taller man with a beard and olive shirt, a man with a beard and glasses, and a woman with long blonde hair.

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How Racket, Minneapolis’s Worker-Owned Newsroom, Is Covering Its Hometown Fascist Invasion

“This is the worst fucking time. But watching people’s response to ICE has been the most affirming thing in the world.”

Rahawa Haile, Nuala Bishari Jan 29, 2026

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Culture

What We Talk About When We Talk About Alt-Weeklies

Alternative newsweeklies launched careers, called out corruption, and made journalism fun. Can we bring that energy back?

Emma Silvers Sep 15, 2025