News about Berkeley from around the web.
January 5, 2023
Posted inCity
Recount for real? County supervisor calls for an independent recount of ranked-choice elections
The possible recount comes after the Registrar of Voters disclosed that it made an error tallying ballots, possibly resulting in the wrong winner in an Oakland school board race.
Posted inCity
How to dispose of your Christmas tree
The holiday is over, and it’s time to start thinking about disposing of your tree. There are a couple of ways to do that in Berkeley.
Posted inCity
Will sexual harassment allegations derail Jen Louis’ appointment as Berkeley police chief?
A report detailing past sexual harassment claims against Louis comes as the interim chief faces scrutiny in another scandal.
Posted inComing Soon
Anaviv’s Open Market owner opening restaurant in former Black Star Pirate BBQ space
Richmond catering veteran Arnon Oren is opening a new restaurant in Point San Pablo Harbor with a menu of wood-fired pizzas, seafood stew and brisket.
Posted inCity
Bomb cyclone brings lightning, downed trees, power outages to Berkeley
The storm dropped more than 2 inches of rain on Berkeley and caused creeks to rise over a foot.
Posted inCity
The photographers behind Berkeleyside and Oaklandside stories
Staff photographers Ximena Natera and Amir Aziz discuss their craft and important images of the past year with CatchLight’s Mabel Jimenez.