10 big stories that shaped Berkeley in 2021
A vote to put housing in People’s Park. Promises to end single-family zoning and remove police from traffic stops. And other major Berkeley stories we published this year.
Archives – December 2021
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Our hopes for East Bay restaurants and bars in 2022
In 2022, we’re hoping for (among other things) more outdoor dining, nice restaurant patrons and less takeout trash.
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Our movie critic’s favorite films of 2021
Here are Berkeleyside movie writer John Seal’s 15 favorite films of the year. He makes no claims on picking the “best.”
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Network of pipes and blowers tames toxic gas below Cesar Chavez Park
The flow of methane gas through the decomposing landfill beneath the park has dropped over the years, but it still requires continual maintenance.
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Police arrest hit-and-run suspect found hiding in hotel room
A 58-year-old Berkeley man was charged with vehicular hit-and-run causing injury, driving without a license and parole violation.
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The East Bay’s most anticipated restaurant openings
These are the restaurants we’re looking forward to the most in 2022.
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2021: A year in pictures in Berkeley
The COVID-19 vaccines arrived; anti-Asian violence protests; parents demand schools open. These stories in pictures shaped our lives in 2021.
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Omicron prompts Berkeley and Alameda County health officials to require masks in all indoor settings
Now face coverings will be required in offices, gyms and houses of worship.
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She tore up burning roof shingles bare-handed to douse 1905 Berkeley fire
Mary Shaplin, who was recovering from an illness, jumped into action when the roof of her neighbor’s adjoining house in downtown Berkeley caught fire more than a century ago.
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The 10 Nosh stories you cared about the most in 2021
Nosh’s most-read, shared, and commented-on food stories of the year.
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New archive of progressive history moving to North Berkeley
The two-decade-old Freedom Archives recently purchased a one-story commercial building near Monterey Market and plans to open its doors by March.
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The East Bay’s best new restaurants of the year
These new restaurants in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond excited and delighted us in 2021.
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Why some boat owners consider leaving the Berkeley Marina
“Berkeley is a good marina. They just don’t have the funding to keep it up,” said Andy Newell, who moved his sailboat to Richmond.
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Alumni successes in the music world from The UC Theatre intern program
The donor-supported training program at the nonprofit music venue on University Avenue has a high placement rate for its graduates.
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The East Bay’s most exciting dining districts in 2021
These neighborhoods in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond are packed with great dining finds.
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A year’s trash in a tiny jar: Berkeley’s zero-waste classroom is almost there
Jacqueline Omania’s fifth-grade students have been spreading the zero-waste gospel to everyone in their lives, from kindergarteners to parents to politicians.
