Parents threaten lawsuit if Berkeley Unified doesn’t fully reopen schools
A letter has been sent to the district by a Southern California law firm that’s represented parent groups across the state in lawsuits over reopening.
Lead Story
Vaccine passports in California? Answers to your questions
State officials said proof of vaccinations may be required at some large events.
Top Stories
Ok’s Deli crafts Asian American sandwiches that won’t be pigeonholed
Chef Albert Ok is known for his chef-driven sandwiches with Asian flavors — just don’t call them Asian fusion.
The It List: Mick LaSalle shows the California dream on screen
San Francisco Chronicle film critic Mick LaSalle leads viewers through a virtual journey into the mythology of California and its depiction in film.
Fatal crash revives traffic safety concerns for Berkeley Hills neighbors
“It is a dangerous street,” one local resident told Berkeleyside. “It’s just sad that this occasion has made this come to people’s attention.”
COVID-19 by the numbers
A snapshot of key COVID-19 statistics, updated weekdays (excluding holidays) by 6 p.m.
City
Teens built secret mountain bike course. Now they’re rallying to save ‘The Jumps.’
The city said the unauthorized course would be removed, but demolition has been postponed at Councilmember Susan Wengraf’s request.
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Ok’s Deli crafts Asian American sandwiches that won’t be pigeonholed
Chef Albert Ok is known for his chef-driven sandwiches with Asian flavors — just don't call them Asian fusion.
East Bay Tibetan community’s rich history revolves around food
Many Tibetans arrived in the East Bay in the '90s, finding work in the food industry, including the owners of Cafe Tibet and Nomad in Berkeley.
Arts
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Reviewed: ‘Tell Them We Were Here’ and ‘Riders of Justice’
‘Tell Them We Were Here’ gives an overview of the Bay Area’s contemporary art scene. ‘Riders of Justice’ is a violent film, but not an immoral one.
The Berkeley Wire: 05.13.21
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