The initiative would ban livestock farming in Berkeley, and is backed by the controversial animal welfare group Direct Action Everywhere.
November 6, 2023
Posted inArts
Berkeley Rep’s ‘Bulrusher,’ set in 1950s Booneville, is an evocative but somewhat jumbled folk tale
Eisa Davis’ Pulitzer-winning play, written partly in the dying Boontling dialect of Anderson Valley, follows an 18-year-old girl with the power to tell fortunes though a town full of secrets.
Posted inRestaurant Closures
Magnolia Street, Palmetto, Slainte, Souley Vegan say farewell in October
All the restaurants that closed in the East Bay in October 2023.
Posted inArts
Werner Herzog will watch 8 of his films in Berkeley this week
The incomparable director’s visit will start off a months-long series airing many of his movies at the Pacific Film Archive. In addition to attending screenings, Herzog will read from his new memoir and answer questions on Friday.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Berkeley police shooting kills 1 person
Police said the shooting took place around 5:26 a.m. near Seventh and Grayson streets during the investigation of an auto burglary.
Posted inCrime & Safety
The 2023 Berkeley gunfire map
Berkeley has had at least 31 confirmed shootings so far this year. One person has been killed and seven have been wounded.
