The Berkeley Wire: 11.30.21
More news about Berkeley from around the web.
Archives November 2021
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No more free parking? City could charge for spots in much of Elmwood, Southside
Berkeley’s solution to the “shuffle” of drivers moving their cars every two hours is getting pushback from some businesses and residents.
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Berkeleyside welcomes education reporter Ally Markovich onto staff
She will continue to bring to our newsroom her thoughtful, tenacious coverage of the Berkeley school district and other local education institutions.
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Three’s a crowd on the Campanile: Annie has yet to choose between Grinnell and rival falcon
Annie, “queen of the Campanile,” hasn’t ruled out a new life with the rival male peregrine that injured Grinnell, her longtime mate, last month.
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Rose Pizzeria opens in Berkeley with thin-crust pies and Italian wines
A new Berkeley pizza spot with a Cal-Italian pedigree offers dine-in service and a sweet back patio.
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From sweet proposal to spicy Rocky Horror, joy is back at The UC Theatre
The first three months of reopening have also brought challenges dealing with safety requirements and COVID-related scheduling changes.
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Remembering Dr. Bart Rubin, Berkeley psychologist who founded Family Institute of Pinole
Rubin, 64, was a past president of the Association of Family Therapists of Northern California.
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8 fantastic food gifts from Berkeley and Oakland businesses
From Fat Gold olive oils to Wright & Brown rum, there’s an East Bay gift for everyone in the 2021 Nosh gift guide.
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Brickyard construction plan raises questions about Seabreeze diner’s future
Seabreeze Market and Deli has been serving its loyal fans for decades, but a multimillion-dollar park improvement project could close it for good.
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Kamala Harris’ residence to display Jewish mezuzah from UC Berkeley
The work began months ago when a curator at Cal’s Magnes collection was contacted by the vice president’s staff: Was there something in the collection that would be appropriate to hang in the vice president’s mansion?
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Shotgun Players show that Malvina Reynolds’ music doesn’t fit in a little box
Created by actress Beth Wilmurt, ‘The Cassandra Sessions: Recording This World’ premieres on the Ashby Stage Dec. 2-26.
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Berkeley City Council set to vote on agreement to grow anchor biotech; negotiates significant community investment commitment
The agreement would see the city reap the economic benefits of Bayer’s growing operations, as well as a commitment from the global life science company to invest $33.1M in the community.
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Remembering Rev. Elizabeth V. Coleman, pastor at McGee Avenue Baptist Church
The Rev. Elizabeth V. Coleman had a passion for serving children and youth and brought restorative justice to the Berkeley Technology Academy.
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Berkeley schools sow the seeds of climate progress with ‘pocket forests’
Elementary students asked how they could do their part to stop climate change. A year later, their science teacher had an answer: micro-forests.
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City-funded art installations aim to buck up spirits after pandemic
Berkeley has given artists and performers $200,000 in grants to create public displays that will enliven the city’s spirits.
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Berkeley ponders paid parking to aid cash-strapped Marina Fund
One council member called paid parking “a no-brainer” and others said it would align with the city’s climate goals.
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Update: Cyclist was critically injured in car crash but expected to survive
The Berkeley Fire Department rushed the woman to Highland Hospital in an effort to save her life. She was not breathing and had no pulse.
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Police ask for help to solve North Berkeley stabbing, attempted robbery
The 23-year-old Berkeley man was walking home when four men demanded his property, then stabbed him when he fought to keep it.
