The Yabusaki Dwight Way Nursery closed on Saturday June 22, 2014, after 30 years under the same ownership. Photo: Charles Siler The Yabusaki Dwight Way Nursery closed on Saturday June 22, 2014, after 30 years under the same ownership. Photo: Charles Siler Last Saturday, the Yabusaki family shut the doors of the Dwight Way Nursery for the final time after 30 […]
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With Pauline Kael’s former Berkeley home set to be sold, concerns raised over fate of murals by famed SF artist
2419 Oregon Street in Berkeley: Where cinéaste Pauline Kael once lived and where her friend, the artist Jess Collins, painted a series of highly regarded murals that are still there . Photo: Charles Siler 2419 Oregon Street in Berkeley: Where cinéaste Pauline Kael once lived and where her friend, the artist Jess Collins, painted a series of highly regarded […]
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The It List: Five things to do in Berkeley this weekend
ViBO Simfani, playing at the Berkeley World Music Festival BERKELEY WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL The 11th annual Berkeley World Music Festival is this Sunday. The free festival will feature Bay Area world musicians outdoors and in various cafés from noon to 9 p.m., and a global crafts fair from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., on Telegraph Avenue. […]
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Fivetenburger owner opens Handlebar in Berkeley
With Handlebar Roland Robles has made the leap from food truck (Fivetenburger) to brick-and-mortar restaurant.
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Berkeley 7th graders present 3-D project at White House
Sam Schickler, who will be at the White House Wednesday for a Maker Faire, stands with Brook Drumm, founder of Printrbot, at the San Mateo Maker Faire. Photo: Tales of a 3D Printer Berkeley 7th graders Jane Yarnell and Sam Schickler and their Black Pine Circle School science teacher Christine Mytko will attend the first-ever White […]
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Shop Talk: The ins and outs of Berkeley businesses
Photo: Charles Siler FILTHY GORGEOUS A brother-and-sister interior decorating team have moved their Filthy Gorgeous store from Walnut Creek to 1987 Ashby Ave. in Berkeley. The shop sells a wide variety of home decor items — including chairs, sofas, art, tables, storage, lights, and accessories — and offers upholstery and personalized home design services by appointment. Clients’ homes have been […]
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The It List: Five things to do in Berkeley this weekend
Otto Mobile and the Moaners, seen here at the Upland Brew Pub in Indiana, play the Starry Plough in Berkeley Saturday. Photo: Otto Mobile WAILIN’ ON WAYLON Bay Area “honky-tonk heroes” Misisipi Mike and the Midnight Gamblers and Otto Mobile and the Moaners will perform a birthday tribute to musician Waylon Jennings Saturday night at the Starry Plough. […]
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Berkeley asphalt plant emissions dangerous, say residents
Residents allege that the Lehigh Hanson asphalt plant at 699 Virginia St. in West Berkeley is emitting dangerous fumes. Photo: Charles Siler Residents allege that the Lehigh Hanson asphalt plant at 699 Virginia St. in West Berkeley is emitting dangerous fumes. Photo: Charles Siler A small group of West Berkeley homeowners gathered at City Hall on Monday this week to […]
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Report suggests new Berkeley anti-discrimination policies
Attendees at a December 2013 NAACP Town Hall meeting discussed race issues in Berkeley. Photo: Lance Knobel Berkeley city staff are reviewing a report by Oakland-based firm Mason Tillman Associates that recommends changes in city policies in response to allegations of racism in employment practices. The report, which was sent to Berkeley City Council members by the city manager in […]
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The It List: Five things to do in Berkeley this weekend
American skateboarder Kenny Reed skating in Palestine. Adam Abel’s new film about Palestinian skateboarders premieres this Saturday at the La Peña Cultural Center. Photo: Qalqilya SKATING IN PALESTINE Adam Abel, a New York City filmmaker, will premiere his newest project Friday night at La Peña Cultural Center. The film, called Qalqilya, will show at 7:00 p.m. It’s a feature-length […]
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Surveillance camera registry a possibility for police
Some officials would like residents and business owners to be able to put their security camera locations into a police database. Photo: Mike Mozart The city of Berkeley will explore whether a database of private security cameras might help police solve crime more efficiently after a Berkeley City Council majority vote Tuesday night. Under the proposal, citizens could report camera locations […]
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Once in a lifetime chance to see plant bloom in Berkeley
The rare Puya raimondii is beginning to bloom at the UC Botanical Garden. Photo: UC Botanical Garden A rare Puya raimondii plant is beginning to bloom at Berkeley’s UC Botanical Garden, a sight that you may only have one opportunity to see — unless you find yourself in the right place at the right time in […]
