A group of students inherited a classical painting atelier from their legendary teacher. Its three worker-owners preserve old-school technique while rethinking the rest of the model.
Who’s supposed to take down campaign signs? We investigated — and ended up with plans to turn them into vivarium insulation, soap molds, and goose decoys.
For artists who planned to sell at the Oakland arts hub’s Gifty market next month, the abrupt closure represents a major revenue loss — and for most, it’s too late to regroup.
On a family trip, our reporter finds California and Central America’s unofficial twin cities are both overlooked and misunderstood — with incredible food and culture hiding in plain sight.
