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Replacing the 1974 visitor center that’s near the Little Farm is paused indefinitely due to lack of funds, according to the East Bay Regional Park District.
The rebuild of Tilden Park’s Environmental Education Center is on hold
Replacing the 1974 visitor center that’s near the Little Farm is paused indefinitely due to lack of funds, according to the East Bay Regional Park District.
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The owners cite debt and rising costs as reasons for listing, raising concerns among musicians and longtime patrons about the future of the cherished El Cerrito venue.
Little Hill Lounge, an iconic, decades-old East Bay music venue, is up for sale
The owners cite debt and rising costs as reasons for listing, raising concerns among musicians and longtime patrons about the future of the cherished El Cerrito venue.
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He went on to work for many decades at the Social Security Administration and was a longtime volunteer at the Siddha Yoga Ashram in Oakland.
Remembering Donald Watkins, who co-wrote book helping Vietnam vets tell if they'd been exposed to Agent Orange
He went on to work for many decades at the Social Security Administration and was a longtime volunteer at the Siddha Yoga Ashram in Oakland.
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The next big test is the Nov. 3 general election, including Oakland’s mayor, three council seats, and three school board seats.
June election went ‘smoothly’ for Alameda County, says new registrar
The next big test is the Nov. 3 general election, including Oakland’s mayor, three council seats, and three school board seats.
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A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
2 restaurants specializing in Vietnamese broken rice opening, plus Kat's in Berkeley wants to say hi
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
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The activists who long lobbied to transform this former Santa Fe railroad line into green space are 'ecstatic' it's happening.
As new Berkeley park emerges, those who fought for it for decades are ‘ecstatic’
The activists who long lobbied to transform this former Santa Fe railroad line into green space are 'ecstatic' it's happening.
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A law change means California families won’t owe taxes on money in Trump Accounts. Families in two Berkeley zip codes may be eligible for $250 from Dell.
What Berkeley families need to know about Trump Accounts for babies, kids
A law change means California families won’t owe taxes on money in Trump Accounts. Families in two Berkeley zip codes may be eligible for $250 from Dell.
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The 39-year-old is suing Berkeley Unified for negligence, alleging a computer teacher groomed and then abused him in 1996 and 1997.
Former Berkeley student says 4th grade teacher molested him in 1990s
The 39-year-old is suing Berkeley Unified for negligence, alleging a computer teacher groomed and then abused him in 1996 and 1997.
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A fellow Berkeleyan sent these photos of his house garden, where he successfully grew corn this summer! 🌽 We'd love to see what else our readers are growing in their gardens! Comment below with a picture of yours👇🏽
Recent restaurant openings include Popbar, Qualcomm cafe, Sana'a, Palmetto Superfoods, Cold Stone Creamery and Milk Cloud Bakery.
Berkeley's July openings marked by new dessert and cafe options
Recent restaurant openings include Popbar, Qualcomm cafe, Sana'a, Palmetto Superfoods, Cold Stone Creamery and Milk Cloud Bakery.
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The project is one of two affordable housing developments planned on properties owned by historically Black churches in South Berkeley.
South Berkeley church breaks ground on affordable housing
The project is one of two affordable housing developments planned on properties owned by historically Black churches in South Berkeley.
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A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Dessert N Spice on the move, plus Pucquio announces abrupt closure
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
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A roundup of the city’s pools, plus favorite swim spots a drive away and suggestions of where to grab a treat after you towel off.
Where to swim on a hot day in Berkeley
A roundup of the city’s pools, plus favorite swim spots a drive away and suggestions of where to grab a treat after you towel off.
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Police said 19-year-old Darius Tate shot his ex-girlfriend in the face after attacking her inside a home near Ashby and Claremont avenues.
Hayward teen arrested on suspicion of June attempted murder in Berkeley
Police said 19-year-old Darius Tate shot his ex-girlfriend in the face after attacking her inside a home near Ashby and Claremont avenues.
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After Bobby G's owners were sued in March, the downtown Berkeley pizza place went dark. Former employees and contractors say the pattern started long before the lawsuit.
Former Bobby G’s employees and contractors point to pattern of missed payments and poor communication
After Bobby G's owners were sued in March, the downtown Berkeley pizza place went dark. Former employees and contractors say the pattern started long before the lawsuit.
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Willie Nelson in 1977, and the Rolling Stones in 1978 are among the archives than can be seen at the Rockridge Cafe through Aug. 5.
Photos of music legends performing in Berkeley on show for first time
Willie Nelson in 1977, and the Rolling Stones in 1978 are among the archives than can be seen at the Rockridge Cafe through Aug. 5.
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After 51 years, The North Face Outlet on Fifth Street has closed. The outdoor outfitter once had its headquarters and a factory in Berkeley.
The North Face, once headquartered in Berkeley, closes its last outpost in the city
After 51 years, The North Face Outlet on Fifth Street has closed. The outdoor outfitter once had its headquarters and a factory in Berkeley.
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Other events include a forum to dicsuss a new Berkeley waterfront ferry, the play "Reposessed" and free vaccines for children.
Around Berkeley: National Night Out, concert for Venezuela earthquake victims
Other events include a forum to dicsuss a new Berkeley waterfront ferry, the play "Reposessed" and free vaccines for children.
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Just 10.5% of first-year applicants were accepted, and the number of in-state first-years offered admission ticked down.
UC Berkeley reclaims status as most selective campus in the UC system
Just 10.5% of first-year applicants were accepted, and the number of in-state first-years offered admission ticked down.
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More than a dozen travelers have been detained in recent weeks, prompting immigration lawyers to warn visa holders, asylum seekers and other noncitizens about the risks of flying.
Bay Area immigrants warn noncitizens to avoid air travel after ICE arrests
More than a dozen travelers have been detained in recent weeks, prompting immigration lawyers to warn visa holders, asylum seekers and other noncitizens about the risks of flying.
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At Crazy Block Cheesecakes, Monday night karaoke earns diners 10% off their meal, turning a weeknight lull into a lively neighborhood gathering. At Crazy Block Cheesecakes, Monday night karaoke earns diners 10% off their meal, turning a weeknight lull into a lively neighborhood gathering.
At this Oakland BBQ spot, diners can sing for their supper
At Crazy Block Cheesecakes, Monday night karaoke earns diners 10% off their meal, turning a weeknight lull into a lively neighborhood gathering. At Crazy Block Cheesecakes, Monday night karaoke earns diners 10% off their meal, turning a weeknight lull into a lively neighborhood gathering.
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The council narrowly rejected a proposal to study changes that would encourage cyclists to ride on other North Berkeley streets.
Berkeley City Council votes to back Hopkins Street bike lanes
The council narrowly rejected a proposal to study changes that would encourage cyclists to ride on other North Berkeley streets.
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The varroa mite killed her colony of 20,000 honeybees. Then Jennie Durant investigated the threat industrial farming poses to pollinators.
After this Berkeley beekeeper’s colony collapsed, she wrote the book on what’s plaguing the bees
The varroa mite killed her colony of 20,000 honeybees. Then Jennie Durant investigated the threat industrial farming poses to pollinators.
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One of the California health department's experts on plague, anthrax and tularemia, she also taught microbiology at Berkeley City College and worked with Cal's Center for Infectious Disease Preparedness.
Remembering Jane Wong, who developed lab network to identify bioterror agents
One of the California health department's experts on plague, anthrax and tularemia, she also taught microbiology at Berkeley City College and worked with Cal's Center for Infectious Disease Preparedness.
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About half the space for dogs is still unusable and repairs remain ongoing seven weeks after a fire shut down the BACS facility.
Berkeley animal shelter reopens as arson suspect’s trial nears
About half the space for dogs is still unusable and repairs remain ongoing seven weeks after a fire shut down the BACS facility.
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A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Chains Palmetto, Sana'a, and Cold Stone open in Berkeley, plus Enssaro ready for Rockridge opening
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
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Berkeley's estate sales are popular for a reason, and everyone is in the market for a bargain. Here’s how they work.
Berkeley is a hotbed for estate sales. Here’s how to find the treasures they hide
Berkeley's estate sales are popular for a reason, and everyone is in the market for a bargain. Here’s how they work.
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Berkeley leaders will decide on an updated plan to build the long-debated bike lanes, at the expense of more than 100 parking spaces.
What’s in the revived plan for bike lanes on Hopkins Street
Berkeley leaders will decide on an updated plan to build the long-debated bike lanes, at the expense of more than 100 parking spaces.
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The second annual festival brought together 60 low-intervention wineries from across the Bay Area for tastings, conversations and celebrating the local wine community.
At Berkeley's Unfiltered wine festival, local wine takes center stage
The second annual festival brought together 60 low-intervention wineries from across the Bay Area for tastings, conversations and celebrating the local wine community.
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Saul Zaentz rented space to documentary filmmakers in West Berkeley’s Fantasy Studios. Seven movies made there will screen at BAMPFA.
Films made at ‘Amadeus’ producer’s Berkeley studio get spotlight at BAMPFA
Saul Zaentz rented space to documentary filmmakers in West Berkeley’s Fantasy Studios. Seven movies made there will screen at BAMPFA.
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