Ever wondered which US city houses the world's smelliest lake?

Newsflash: Fictional City of Oakland Tourism Board releases promotional video.

I was sleeping on April 1, so consider this an extension of the fun.

Did you know there (was) an alcoholic theatre in Oakland?

--Irene Nexica is a poet and doesn't know it.

About Irene Nexica

Irene Nexica is a cultural critic focusing on issues of representation in popular culture, and local arts.