The East Bay had already lost businesses to poor water systems by 1923. When the fire struck, residents turned on their hoses to find no water coming out. Afterward some businesses offered relief as others sought to cash in.
September 15, 2023
Posted inCity
Siren test, fire fest scheduled for 1923 Berkeley fire centennial
A Fire Ready Fest and test of the city’s outdoor warning system will mark the centennial of the catastrophic fire of 1923.
Posted inArts
Alameda County homelessness documentary airs at South Berkeley library on Saturday
Cheryl Fabio’s ‘A Rising Tide’ centers Black families and children experiencing homelessness in Oakland and Alameda County.
Posted inBusiness
Sweet Dreams owner dies shortly after closing 50-year-old Elmwood toy store
Gary Gendel built a toy store evoking the ornate style and whimsy of a 19th-century childhood. His wife, Lucia, plans to keep running the candy shop he also opened in the neighborhood in the 1970s.
Posted inNosh Guides
Our steins runneth over: Oktoberfest events in the East Bay
Events in Oakland, Alameda, San Leandro, Walnut Creek and elsewhere are featuring local breweries in including Faction, Ghost Town, Lagunitas and more.
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Freight & Salvage blends sound and color with new mural and gallery
Adrian Arias created a mural in the music venue’s lobby and his music-inspired paintings are exhibited nearby.
