For the past two decades, Oakland has been on the forefront of embracing cannabis. That could soon change. The City Council’s Public Safety Committee on Tuesday voted 4-0 to bring Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan’s ordinance to the full council for approval. Urine and hair samples, for example, reveal inactive drug residues that can stay in someone’s […]
Market Daze, Oakland’s first city-permitted cannabis festival, will take place this Labor Day weekend at Frank Ogawa Plaza. Oakland-based retailers such as Harborside, Korova, and Blunts + More will sell an array of cannabis products, and attendees will be able to sample their merchandise akin to a wine tasting. The event is being held in […]
The Bay Area arts and culture community is mourning the news that Michael Morgan, longtime music director and conductor of the Oakland Symphony, passed away last Friday at the age of 63. During his career, Morgan influenced countless local musicians who performed under his guidance, as well as the larger Oakland community. Earlier last week, […]