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5 days ago

While much of the country is baking, Berkeley is bundling up

Berkeley's summer has been the coldest in over 25 years, with temperatures significantly lower than average in June and July, reflecting patterns inconsistent with the broader warming trend across California.
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Berkeley, a Look Back: 1925 council OKs rezoning corner for mortuary

The City Council's decision in July 1925 to approve the mortuary rezone ended two years of zoning controversies led by Edward Niehaus in Berkeley, highlighting consistent opposition to such establishments.
US politics
California
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 week ago

Berkeley apologizes for screw-up that led to surprise parking tickets

Expired parking permits led to unexpected tickets for Berkeley residents due to a failure in sending renewal notices.
fromThe Infatuation
1 week ago

Forest Tea - Review - Berkeley - San Francisco - The Infatuation

Three Tea Bowls has established a minimalist cafe called Forest Tea in Berkeley, focusing on high-grade matcha served as straightforward tea drinks or enhanced with black sesame and house syrups.
SF food
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 week ago

Wire: Berkeley Hills neighborhood is fastest aging in Bay Area; Homeless Response Team audited

Thousand Oaks neighborhood in Berkeley is experiencing significant aging demographics, with a rising median age and many residents reaching retirement.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 weeks ago

Evacuating the Berkeley Hills during a wildfire could take over 4 hours, study says

Evacuating the Berkeley Hills during a wildfire may take over four hours, endangering residents due to fast-moving fire.
#self-defense
Berlin
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Berkeley, a Look Back: Business owners push for Seventh Street arterial

Berkeley manufacturers initiated a century-long dispute over highway development to facilitate industrial traffic along Seventh Street.
SF food
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Mini Bay Area pho empire expanding to Berkeley near Cal campus

Pho Ha Noi is opening a new location in Berkeley, California, at 2435 Telegraph Ave, scheduled to open summer of 2026.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 weeks ago

Remembering Arlene Leonoff, real estate broker, lover of animals

Arlene Leonoff passed away at age 90, living a full life marked by family, creativity, and a successful career in real estate.
#california-theatre
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

Pedestrian dies in Berkeley traffic collision

A pedestrian died Tuesday night after being struck by a vehicle while crossing a street in Berkeley. The collision occurred at 9:25 p.m. on Claremont Avenue.
Public health
SF food
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

After 23 years, Berkeley restaurant is expanding to SF for the first time

Grégoire restaurant is expanding to San Francisco after 20 years in Berkeley, opening a franchise location in November.
fromThe Oaklandside
3 weeks ago

A market opens a restaurant, and a restaurant opens a market

Pizzeria Da Laura opened an Italian market called Mercatino, and Middle East Market is launching a Persian restaurant named Middle East Cafe.
East Bay food
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 weeks ago

In Berkeley, a market opens a restaurant, and a restaurant opens a market

Pizzeria Da Laura opened an Italian market, Mercatino, and Middle East Market is launching Middle East Cafe serving Persian cuisine.
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

Letters: Without spending cuts, Berkeley only delays the pain

Berkeley faces significant budget issues due to high spending, unfunded liabilities, and deteriorating infrastructure that require immediate cuts to avoid bankruptcy.
#homelessness
fromsfist.com
1 month ago
East Bay (California)

Federal Judge Says Berkeley Can Sweep Large Homeless Encampment, But That People With Disabilities Can Stay

fromKqed
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

RV Encampments Are Notoriously Hard to Close. This City Found Something That Works | KQED

fromsfist.com
1 month ago
East Bay (California)

Federal Judge Says Berkeley Can Sweep Large Homeless Encampment, But That People With Disabilities Can Stay

fromKqed
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

RV Encampments Are Notoriously Hard to Close. This City Found Something That Works | KQED

fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 weeks ago

Berkeley residents are on edge over unverified reports of ICE in the city

Unverified reports of ICE activity have decreased visits to San Pablo Park by child caregivers.
Berlin
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 weeks ago

Half Price Books will close its downtown Berkeley store after 20 years

Half Price Books will close its Shattuck Avenue location on November 30 due to unsuccessful lease negotiations.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 weeks ago

Eight investigations halfway through year

The Berkeley Police Department has investigated eight shootings by the halfway point of 2025, with one suspect hospitalized and several incidents resulting in no reported injuries.
Berlin
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
4 weeks ago

In brief: Berkeley reminds public of July 4 closures, illegal fireworks

Fireworks are illegal in Berkeley; we're reminded to keep the city safe by not using them, especially in fire-prone areas.
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 month ago

Berkeley, a Look Back: City's July 4, 1925, events included Defense Day'

Berkeley's July Fourth celebration in 1925 was notable for its unique combination with a Defense Day event, focusing on military readiness amid a backdrop of revelry.
History
Berlin food
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Shop Talk: New stained glass studio in West Berkeley; Marmalade Salon leaves the Elmwood

Feral Studio, a new stained glass workshop, opens in Berkeley, enhancing local art offerings and providing dedicated spaces for teaching and practice.
East Bay real estate
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Legendary Berkeley retailer expands for the first time in 53 years

Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant expands to Marin Country Mart, marking its first new retail location in over 50 years, focusing on local community engagement.
#housing
fromKqed
1 month ago
East Bay real estate

Berkeley Considers Middle Housing Plan That Could Reshape Neighborhoods | KQED

fromKqed
1 month ago
East Bay real estate

Berkeley Considers Middle Housing Plan That Could Reshape Neighborhoods | KQED

#housing-policy
fromKqed
1 month ago
Real estate

Berkeley Council OKs Zoning Overhaul, Allows Small Apartments Across Most of City | KQED

fromKqed
1 month ago
Real estate

Berkeley Council OKs Zoning Overhaul, Allows Small Apartments Across Most of City | KQED

#shakespeare
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

"Cymbeline" Free Shakespeare in the Park in Berkeley (Final Show)

Cymbeline presents a transformative tale of love and resilience in an accessible outdoor setting, perfect for both seasoned Shakespeareans and newcomers.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Buying a home in Berkeley just got more complicated here's what you need to know

The evolving landscape of home buying in Berkeley is daunting even for seasoned buyers who now face new environmental regulations adding significant hurdles.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Berkeley aims to curb deadly crashes on Marin Avenue with stop signs and bollards

"Since 2015, there have been 26 collisions, including five fatal or severe, on the upper section of Marin Avenue, defined by the city as everything east of the traffic circle."
East Bay (California)
#arts
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 month ago

Berkeley, a Look Back: City getting ready for fire season in June 1925

The city had purchased firefighting equipment, including shovels, rakes, gunny sacks, and electric lanterns, to prepare for the 1925 wildfire season.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Street safety activists think Berkeley is on verge of a huge transformation'

Berkeley's Measure FF aims to significantly improve street safety through new funding for infrastructure improvements.
#thai-cuisine
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Databricks, Perplexity co-founder pledges $100M on new fund for AI researchers | TechCrunch

Konwinski described the Laude Institute's mission as 'built by and for computer science researchers ... We exist to catalyze work that doesn't just push the field forward but guides it towards more beneficial outcomes.'
Artificial intelligence
East Bay real estate
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Berkeley may soon allow apartments on most lots in the flats. Here's how the new zoning would work

Proposed legislation aims to allow three-story apartments in Berkeley, challenging decades of single-family zoning to improve affordability and integration.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Berkeley city council reportedly passes controversial strict wildfire safety plan

Berkeley's new EMBER Plan prohibits flammable items close to homes to mitigate wildfire risk.
#wildfire-safety
#ramen
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Agriculture tech giant is leaving Berkeley, laying off dozens of employees

"The transition out of Berkeley will take several months, and the number of layoffs may fluctuate as employees decide whether to relocate to St. Louis."
East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Do you know the secret to living well in Berkeley? Spill the beans, win a prize!

Berkeley Gas & Smog, at Shattuck and Ashby, has the city's cheapest gas.
East Bay food
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Does anyone use Berkeley's video kiosks? We crunched the numbers

The number of IKE Smart City kiosks on Berkeley sidewalks doubled last year, from nine to 22, showing increased visibility and user engagement despite criticism.
Silicon Valley food
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 month ago

East Bay pets of the week for June 20

Roxie, the pet of the week at Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society, is a playful feline who enjoys cuddles and snuggling up during TV time.
Pets
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'None of this needed to happen' - words of tragic Berkeley balcony collapse victim still resonate 10 years on from preventable catastrophe

The Berkeley balcony collapse serves as a tragic reminder of the consequences of faulty workmanship.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

BART trains stopped between Richmond, Berkeley after emergency

BART trains on the red line were halted due to a major medical emergency near Berkeley, disrupting services for the second consecutive day.
East Bay (California)
#restaurant-closures
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago
East Bay food

May melancholy: Favored spots in Berkeley and Oakland close before summer

Berkeley is experiencing significant restaurant closures, including long-standing favorites and iconic establishments.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago
East Bay food

May melancholy: Favored spots in Berkeley and Oakland close before summer

Several longstanding restaurants in Berkeley have permanently closed, indicating a shift in the local dining landscape.
East Bay food
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

May melancholy: Favored spots in Berkeley and Oakland close before summer

Berkeley is experiencing significant restaurant closures, including long-standing favorites and iconic establishments.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Affordable things to do in Berkeley any day of the week

The long-standing Berkeley Juneteenth Festival returns with a vibrant mix of music, dance, and art, celebrating community and cultural heritage, promising a day of joy.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Berkeley's Potters' Studio pays $3M for first ever home of its own

The Potters' Studio is relocating to a new, owned facility to better accommodate its growing membership and community engagement.
SF LGBT
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Summer of Pride: 17 parades, festivals and events celebrating the East Bay's LGBTQ+ communities

Berkeley's 2023 Pride festival aims to create a safe and inclusive space, particularly for the queer community, coinciding with UC Berkeley's move-in week.
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 month ago

Berkeley, a Look Back: 1925 groundbreaking announced for new building

A new bank branch will be built in Berkeley, showcasing architectural design and local historical significance.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

How home buyers and sellers in Berkeley are responding to market uncertainty

Local home sellers in Berkeley are navigating financial uncertainties and achieving strong sales outcomes while buyers are adjusting strategies.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Affordable things to do in Berkeley any day of the week

A membership at the Berkeley Lawn Bowling Club is $200 a year for city residents, with a standing offer of a free introductory lesson.
East Bay (California)
East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Downtown parking garage eyed for pickleball court, UC professors sue Trump over lost funding

Berkeley is experiencing a mix of cultural, legal, and social developments, highlighting both community initiatives and ongoing challenges.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Drag superstar Sasha Velour 'Reveals' Berkeley homecoming with new show

"I am so honored. Imitation is the highest form of flattery. Especially, utterly failed imitations."
NYC LGBT
#restaurant-closure
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Affordable things to do in Berkeley any day of the week

A day-long celebration of La Pena's 50th anniversary features a bevy of activities and presentations, mostly free, leading to a ticketed concert featuring stars such as Holly Near, DiaPaSon, Los Peludos, Francisco Herrera and others, and concludes with a jam session into the wee hours.
East Bay food
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Man in critical condition after apartment fire in Berkeley's Elmwood neighborhood

Fire at Berkeley apartment leaves one man in critical condition, another with minor injuries; cause of the fire is under investigation.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

One killed, one injured, six displaced in Berkeley apartment fire

One man died and another was injured in a fire at a Berkeley apartment building, resulting in six residents being displaced.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Former Berkeley teacher charged in sexual encounters with underage student

A dismissed Berkeley private school music teacher faces over 20 felony counts related to alleged sexual misconduct with an underage student.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

When will I feel at home?': 3 undocumented Cal students reflect on toll of living in DACA limbo

Berkeleyside seeks personal narratives to deepen understanding of community issues in Berkeley.
fromKqed
2 months ago

Berkeley Residents, Homeless Advocates Battle Over Fate of Ohlone Park Encampment | KQED

Local residents express concerns over an encampment near Ohlone Park affecting community safety and enjoyment.
#affordable-housing
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago
Mission District

New South Berkeley affordable housing hailed as 'a celebration of resilience'

The Maudelle Miller Shirek Community is a new affordable housing development honoring a longtime activist and addressing community housing needs.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago
East Bay real estate

Berkeley could pull money from affordable housing to balance budget deficit

Berkeley is contemplating budget cuts that may threaten funding for affordable housing initiatives.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Mumford & Sons return for 2 big shows in Berkeley

Mumford & Sons are set to perform two sold-out shows at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley, showcasing their first studio album since 2018's 'Delta'.
London music
East Bay (California)
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

The Bay Area Book Festival takes over Berkeley on May 31-June 1

The Bay Area Book Festival will feature discussions on pressing social issues and celebrate literary culture in downtown Berkeley.
Key authors and themes at the festival center around issues of authority, inequality, and political activism.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Berkeley housing program cuts could be tragic' but needed, officials say

"As we all know, we're in a housing crisis in Berkeley and the region. This is not the time to pull back on these funds," said Rev. Sophia DeWitt.
Mission District
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago

A slow-motion miracle': 9 years after fire, Berkeley's First Church has a new community hall

First Congregational Church of Berkeley is opening its new community hall in June, nearly a decade after a fire destroyed its previous space, Pilgrim Hall.
Mission District
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
2 months ago

Berkeley, a Look Back: Memorial Day 1925 observed in reverent tribute'

Berkeley's Memorial Day ceremonies a century ago honored fallen soldiers with tributes of flowers, speeches, and music, reflecting the town's patriotic spirit.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago

Berkeley to close Cesar Chavez Park Tuesday and Wednesday as a drone tests for methane leaks

Cesar Chavez Park is closed for two days for drone testing to check for toxic gas emissions from a former landfill.
Mandatory drone survey required due to past mismanagement of methane reportedly leaking from the landfill.
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

42nd Annual Berkeley "Himalayan Fair" (May 17-18)

Join us for the 42nd Annual Himalayan Fair, celebrating the vibrant culture of the Himalayan region with food, music, and community.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

Splean

Splean brings their unique rock sound to The UC Theatre, offering fans a captivating live experience.
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