A Adventure Playground: of course Berkeley children should have saws and nails
B Bancroft Library: Mark Twain and so much more
C Center Street outdoor movies: particularly The Big Lebowski
D Diversity: why would anyone want to live in a monoculture?
E Edible Schoolyard: mmm, all those wonderful greens
F Freight and Salvage: great traditional music in the heart of the city
G Golden Bears: no football this year in Berkeley, but dozens of other sports to enjoy
H Hearst Greek Theater: from Alison Krauss to Paul Simon to Florence & The Machine
I Independent bookstores: too many closures, but Berkeley still has a healthy number
J Jazzschool: churning out a new generation of jazz musicians
K Phil Kamlarz: retiring after 36 years serving Berkeley
L Berkeley Public Library: a still-thriving system
M Julia Morgan: emblematic of the variety of our architecture
N Neighborhoods: so much variety and character in a small city
O Off the Grid: friendly crowds and memorable food
P Saul Perlmutter: Berkeley’s newest Nobel Laureate
Q Quakes: which remind us to be ready for the Big One
R Berkeley Rep: astonishingly sustained excellence
S Pasquale Scuderi: brought quick reactions and welcome transparency to Berkeley High
T Tool Lending Library: unsung social innovation
U Unions: in June the SEIU 1021 agreed a new contract, a first step in righting the city’s finances
V Views: from the hills, from the marina, from numerous spots in the city
W Walks: on Berkeley’s steps and paths
X X marks the spot: Berkeley is still a name that resonates globally for activism
Y Yellowjackets: smells like teen spirit
Z Zest: of Berkeleyside’s commenters
