News about Berkeley from around the web
February 24, 2017
Posted inBites
West Berkeley’s Doughnut Dolly to close due to rent dispute
The Gilman district doughnut shop will have a “small celebration” on its last day — this Sunday.
Posted inArts
The It List: Five things to do in Berkeley, weekend of Feb. 24-26
A timely political monologue from Josh Kornbluth, a soccer championship, artists’ annual, lyrical chamber orchestra and more this weekend in Berkeley.
Posted inNightlife, Nosh
First Person: Mourning Caffe Med and the best latte in Berkeley
Rosemarie Alejandrino went to Caffe Med on its penultimate night. It was empty and quiet, two words she would have never thought to describe the place that was always full of heart and lively chaos.
Posted inHousing & Development
Property owner fights Berkeley landmark designation with lawsuit
A longstanding Berkeley-based commercial real estate firm is suing the city over its use of landmark status to protect a Northside housing complex, alleging “a lack of supporting evidence” to justify the designation, which raises the bar for structural changes once applied.
