Our exclusive report on a man who tried to break into a home on Hillegass Avenue and was driven back by residents, then arrested by police, drew the most readers this week. The dramatic image (above) that accompanied the story, shot by photographer Rory Merry, gave the unsettling story extra punch.
Our round-up of the restaurants, coffee shops, bars and beer spots that opened in 2013 in Berkeley and Oakland was a big hit this week. We also reminded you of favorite haunts that closed last year. To keep abreast of restaurant and food news in the East Bay, be sure to bookmark Berkeleyside Nosh, which is on Facebook and Twitter.
Our “Most important stories of 2013” post identified the issues that preoccupied people in Berkeley last year — some of which will no doubt continue to do so in 2014!
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