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November 2021
Posted inCity
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.
Posted inBerkeleyside
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.
Posted inNature
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.
Posted inNew Restaurants
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.
Posted inSponsored
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.
Posted inObituaries
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.
Posted inNosh Guides
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.
Posted inNosh Features
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.
Posted inCommunity
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?
Posted inArts
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.
Posted inSponsored
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.