Following in a mother’s footsteps. Love at the jewelry store. A poignant yellow balloon. We present six very personal audio stories behind the small businesses on a short stretch of San Pablo.
July 2022
Posted inCrime & Safety
University Avenue collision sends cyclist, driver to hospital Sunday afternoon
An SUV overturned after colliding with a cyclist who was part of a group ride through Berkeley.
Posted inCity
UC Berkeley construction to begin at People’s Park after court decision
The judge’s decision will become official on Monday, and the park is still under a stay order for now.
Posted inCity
Four months later, North Berkeley Senior Center is still not open
The center held a ribbon-cutting this week but still needs a final inspection before opening to the public.
Posted inArts
Alison Knowles, who finds the art in tuna and dust, has retrospective at BAMPFA
The Berkeley art museum is celebrating Knowles’ playful, experimental practice with a career-spanning exhibition on view through February.
Posted inCity
Monkeypox in Berkeley: What you need to know
From symptoms to look out for to how to find a vaccine and other ways you can protect yourself, here’s everything you need to know about monkeypox.
Posted inBerkeleyside
Yes, the Berkeleyside website looks different today
We are upgrading to a new publishing platform this week so you may spot some changes.
Posted inNightlife
Founder of new East Bay queer bar dreams of a ‘Castro of Oakland’
After years of delays, Oakland’s newest LGBTQIA+ bar is almost ready to open.
Posted inCrime & Safety
CHP recommends charges for big rig driver from Gilman Street crash
The man and his company will be responsible for the $2.1 million freeway repairs, officials said.
Posted inHousing & Development
This new website will help you respond to an eviction notice
Failure to file an answer within five days can result in an eviction. Tenant advocates and attorneys built an online tool to buy tenants some time.
Posted inArts
Summer concerts are popping up around Berkeley this weekend
The Outsound New Music Summit has found an unlikely home at the Berkeley Finnish Hall. Plus, Paper Moon Presents at the Bruns amphitheater and other musical picks.
Posted inOpinion
Opinion: People’s Park conflict is a failure to communicate
The park has ongoing support from a diverse group of well-respected community members who are not extremists or young idealists.