Bette Kroening often said social work prepared her well for running a restaurant because she cared as much about community as cooking and was passionately committed to social justice in business.
February 23, 2017
Posted inCity
Countdown to Election Day for downtown Berkeley council rep
Just two more weeks until the deadline for voters hoping to cast a ballot in the race for the new downtown Berkeley City Council rep.
Posted inSchools
Berkeley High student recounts to School Board ‘year you chose not to keep me safe’
After being a victim of harassment within BUSD, a 14-year-old student said she was told the safest thing to do was for her to leave the school.
Posted inSchools
After long fight, Black students at UC Berkeley celebrate opening of their own center
There was a long fight for the new center, which houses the African-American Student Development office and will be a central resource for the Black community on and off campus.
Posted inNightlife, Nosh
First Look: Brooklyn West Winery in Oakland
While its cool labels and allusions to Brooklyn may signal hipsterdom, Brooklyn West is in fact a casual, welcoming place catering to people new or somewhat unfamiliar to the world of wine.
Posted inArts
Pianist, composer Marcos Silva: Bringing Brazil to the Bay Area
Marcos Silva plays a rare gig Sunday at the CJC with his quartet featuring Zach Pitt-Smith on woodwinds, electric bassist Scott Thompson and drummer Phil Thompson.
