Val and Roger were true Renaissance people, successfully tackling projects from many disciplines and creating wondrous collaborations with dozens of people.
January 2017
Posted inNosh
A tale of two prix fixe dinners: Commis and Delage in Oakland
Two of Oakland’s leading restaurants offer dramatically different dining experiences.
Posted inBusiness
Bankruptcy, sale mean American Apparel on Telegraph to close
Canadian Gildan purchased the bankrupt American Apparel, but will not retain the retail stores.
Posted inSchools
BUSD paves way for renovated Community Theater, West Campus
BUSD plans to use bond funds to renovate West Campus and the Berkeley High Community Theater, among other projects.
Posted inCommunity
Photos: Trees fall after recent storms
This weekend’s sunny forecast in Berkeley makes recent storms and rain feel like a distant memory. But some of the impacts from the weather remain, including downed trees around town.
Posted inCommunity
Memorial planned for deceased couple
A memorial service for the Berkeley couple found dead in their home Monday has been planned for Friday.
Posted inSchools
For undocumented Cal students, Trump era brings fear, uncertainty
President Trump has promised to repeal DACA, which would threaten benefits for more than 700,000 young immigrants in the U.S.
Posted inBites
Cholita Linda opening new location in Alameda, will join new taqueria Black Bull on Park Street
After being cut out of a deal to open a new location in Grand Lake, Cholita Linda is looking to Alameda for expansion.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Deakin Street deaths: Autopsies complete but cause still unknown
Authorities still have no information as to the reason a young Berkeley couple and their cats died this past week in their home on Deakin Street.
Posted inArts
From the classroom to the bandstand, Paul Yonemura returns
Drummer Paul Yonemura will celebrate the release of his new album Saturday at the California Jazz Academy.