The recent spate of closures and shrinking hours at lots of local pharmacies had some worried this week when the CVS in the University Avenue Target was suddenly shuttered.
September 2022
Posted inCity
Residents return to North Berkeley apartments after local land trust buys back building
The 13-unit Solano Avenue building was subject to an Ellis Act eviction nearly three years ago.
Posted inCity
Berkeley could outlaw discriminatory calls to police
A proposed new ordinance is modeled on San Francisco’s ‘CAREN Act,’ which drew national attention in 2020.
Posted inCity
D7 Councilmember Rigel Robinson: For density, buses and bike lanes
Robinson, running unopposed for reelection in District 7, shares his views on public safety, infrastructure, affordable housing and more.
Posted inCity
D4 Councilmember Kate Harrison: A focus on climate
Harrison, running unopposed for reelection in District 4, shares her views on public safety, infrastructure, affordable housing and more.
Posted inCity
Share your thoughts on plans for Ashby BART plaza this Monday
The plaza, which will host the historic Ashby Flea Market, will be discussed at a virtual meeting on Oct. 3.
Posted inObituaries
Remembering Mary Ann Brewin, educator, lover of stuffed bunnies, befriender of people
A long-time office manager at Maybeck High School, Brewin never stopped learning and voluntering.
Posted inCity
Election 2022: District 8 candidates answer Berkeleyside questions
Meet your District 8 City Council candidates in Berkeley’s November 2022 election.
Posted inCity
4 candidates seek open Berkeley City Council District 8 seat
One leading candidate to represent Southeast Berkeley says he wants to carry on outgoing Councilmember Lori Droste’s work. The other would move in a different direction.
Posted inRestaurant Closures
All the East Bay restaurants that closed in September
Restaurants of note that closed in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond for September 2022.
Posted inCommunity
Future of Berkeley’s famed communal hot tub up in steam after death of owner
Deward Hastings, aka the Essex Street “Hot Tub Guy,” brought joy and a sanctuary for relaxation to many, though his scalding hot-water oasis wasn’t a haven for all.
