Move to decriminalize LSD in Berkeley under discussion
While other cities have softened restrictions on psychedelics, Berkeley would be the first to decriminalize the synthetic hallucinogen.
Top stories
Missing Link Bicycle Co-Op, a Berkeley institution, is closing up shop
The shop began as an ‘experiment in cooperative ownership’ and has since taught a generation of Berkeleyans how to fix their bikes.
‘Tenant-first’ slate maintains Berkeley rent board majority in election
Stefan Elgstrand was the only candidate elected to the board who didn’t run with the slate.
Popular East Bay bakery expands with new bistro, NY style pizza shop opens in Oakland
A running list of new restaurants opening in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond.
Berkeley memoir ‘Bearded Lady’ tells a complex story of self-actualization
In her new book, Allison Landa comes to terms with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (a rare condition causing hirsutism and infertility) and a pair of heavily opinionated parents.
CITY
Some low-wage workers will get more rights under new Berkeley law
The ordinance requires certain businesses to give employees two weeks’ notice of their work schedules, and extra pay for changes.
Candidates backed by teachers union sweep Berkeley school board race
Ka’Dijah Brown, Mike Chang and Jennifer Shanoski were endorsed by the Berkeley Federation of Teachers.
Berkeleyside wins 3 local journalism awards
The Northern California chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists honored three Berkeleyside reporters for their work on schools and housing reporting.
Casual Carpool was a Bay Area tradition before COVID. Can it make a comeback?
Riders and drivers who want to revive casual carpool are finding it difficult to reestablish the famously organic tradition.
Crime & Safety
Pamela Price defeats Terry Wiley in Alameda County District Attorney race
Price, a civil rights attorney, won 53% of the votes to defeat Wiley, the county’s chief deputy district attorney.
schools
Support for UC strike in Berkeley swells, bargaining moves slowly
As strike hits one week, UC workers have gained support from city leaders and labor unions.
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ARTS
Dramatic world premiere adaptation of Book of Sand
For a small company, Oakland Theater Project productions are professional and proficient. The play based on Borges’ 1975 short story is no exception.
Business
Bayer Fund grant helped Berkeley Food Network get 5 times more food donated last year
The food network funnels supplies from Alameda County Community Food Bank to 70 food pantries in the Berkeley area, reaching more people in need.
Community
Thousands of UC Berkeley employees go on strike for better wages, benefits
UC Berkeley instructors, researchers and post-docs are among the 48,000 academic workers across the University of California system on the picket line.
Nature
Forecast: Up to 1.5 inches of rain could fall in Berkeley by Tuesday
Berkeley should expect periods of rainfall starting Saturday and continuing into next week, the National Weather Service says.
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Opinion
Opinion: Public safety means investing in public wellness
I am hopeful that my proposal for the newly-established Office of Racial Equity to develop employment services for the recently incarcerated and a Guaranteed Basic Income pilot program can reduce gun violence.
Opinion: Measure M will hurt owners of second homes, vote ‘No’
‘We kept our condo because we have grandchildren in Berkeley and come back to see them as often as possible.’
Opinion: Yes on Measure M
The measure is family-friendly with exemptions for a family’s primary residence and owner-occupied buildings of four units or less.
Opinion: BUSD should not build a parking garage on Milvia
We should spend Measure G on closing the achievement gap, not on storing cars.