Loren Dean Linnard, who died Dec. 4, 2016, taught us to follow our passions, work hard and show up on time, to stop at every lemonade stand, to listen, and to always make decisions based on what will make your life and the lives of others simpler and better.
January 12, 2017
Posted inNews Wire
The Berkeley Wire: 01.12.17
News about Berkeley from around the web, curated by Berkeleyside.
Posted inCity
Concern raised over illuminated signs proposed for top of Berkeley tower
There is a proposal to add a neon ‘Skydeck’ sign at the top of 2150 Shattuck Ave. Not everyone is happy about the idea.
Posted inSponsored
Tables set for Berkeley Restaurant Week, Jan. 19-29
[Sponsored]: Berkeley Restaurant Week is a fantastic opportunity to try all those spots you’ve been meaning to go to for prix-fixe lunches at $20 and dinners at just $25 or $35.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Berkeley police arrest man tied to 2 stolen cars
Police chased and fought with a man at West Frontage Road and Gilman Street on Jan. 11. Image: Google Maps Berkeley police officers had to use force Wednesday to take a man tied to two stolen vehicles into custody, authorities report. The incident happened at 12:15 p.m. when a BPD officer was assigned to locate a […]
Posted inArts
Rachel and Miriam’s Sephardic Jewish odyssey
Miriam Peretz and Rachel Valfer, friends since Berkeley High, premiere their new collaboration ‘Madre: The Ladino Project’ Sunday at 7 p.m. at the Freight & Salvage.
Posted inBites
Event: Jewish winemaker talk at JCC East Bay Jan. 19
Nosh’s Alix Wall will lead a discussion and wine tasting with three Bay Area winemakers Jan. 19.
Posted inOpinion
Op-ed: Pablo Gomez Jr. is suspected of homicide, but they deserve to be known by the gender pronoun they prefer
The scene of a fatal stabbing for which Pablo Gomez Jr. is the primary suspect. Photo: Emilie Raguso There has been a lot of discussion in the past year over people using gender-neutral pronouns, specifically the use of “they/them” instead of “he” and “she.” This may be because the use of they/them is becoming more […]
Posted inCity
City of Berkeley wants help to improve website, services
The city of Berkeley is on a mission to improve its website, as well as to determine if there are more services it can offer online. The city’s website currently lists names of city officials, has information about a host of issues from affordable housing to birth and death certificates to how to drive to […]