About 600 park workers are voting this weekend on whether to authorize a strike, the first in nearly 50 years.
August 2021
Posted inNosh Guides
Where to get Jewish food for the High Holidays in the East Bay
Everything you need to celebrate Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond.
Posted inSponsored
Mindful investing with limited knowledge
Staying mindful of the limitations of our knowledge can create a better investment experience.
Posted inCommunity
East Bay Afghan residents process grief amid rush to resettle refugees
In addition to transportation, immigration, and housing, mental health services are needed by many fleeing the Taliban.
Posted inCity
4 stories shorter: UC Berkeley drops height of People’s Park student housing complex
But construction won’t start until the 50 or so people living at People’s Park have been housed or offered services, chancellor says.
Posted inArts
BAMPFA show exploring half century of feminist art opens Saturday
The exhibition, one of the largest in the museum’s history, will present over 140 works by 76 artists and art collectives.
Posted inNosh
Oakland’s first Black-owned brewery created a popcorn-packed beer to honor rap legend Shock G
A music icon, a community-focused brewery, and an established Oakland taproom teamed up to create a special tribute brew.
Posted inCity
Judge freezes UC Berkeley’s student enrollment at 2020-21 levels
An Alameda County judge ruled that campus must study the impacts of its growth before it expands any further.
Posted inSchools
Former Berkeley High teacher Matthew Bissell tried to dodge being served with sexual assault lawsuit, source says
Matthew Bissell was finally served on Aug. 19, two months after the lawsuit was initially filed.
Posted inCommunity
Cityside is hiring: Head of audience development and Nosh editor
Both full-time positions are based in the Bay Area and the roles involve working across Berkeleyside and The Oaklandside.
Posted inBites
The origins of Oakland’s enormous 15-inch ‘super’ burrito remain a mystery
Why the title “chef” is a problem; pho spot with a decisive parking policy; diner indecision about indoor meals; more Bites.