How to not pay rent
Long-term squatter Violet Thorns on “the art of becoming untouchable”
Housing
“There’s no reason to be San Francisco”
The mixed legacy of Oakland’s ambition
“We’re not selling a neighborhood”
A new guidebook spotlights landmarks of conflict and resilience
“Get to know us first”
Longtime residents reflect on Oakland’s transformation
“This strange monument”
The story behind one of Oakland’s most prominent abandoned buildings