This year, the free Fourth of July celebration at the Berkeley Marina will include Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Ben Cohen’s Amend-o-Matic StampMobile. Photo: Another Bullwinkel Show FOURTH OF JULY AT THE BERKELEY MARINA If you’re not going away for the long weekend and haven’t yet figured out your Fourth of July plans, consider heading down to the […]
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Berkeley is struggling to reach zero waste goal by 2020
Students at John Muir Elementary sort for composting and recycling, but more Berkeley residents need to recycle in order for the city to meet its 2020 zero waste goal. Photo: Green Schools Initiative A recent audit of several City of Berkeley departments has revealed that the city is in jeopardy of not meeting its zero waste goal […]
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Berkeley’s iconic Caffe Mediterraneum up for grabs
Whether a new owner will keep the famous coffee shop as is, or bring change to Telegraph Avenue, remains to be seen.
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Cal Athletic director Sandy Barbour to step down in July
Cal athletic director Sandy Barbour, Chancellor Nicholas Dirks and designated interim athletic director Michael Williams sit down for a press conference on Barbour’s transition Friday. Photo: Drew Jaffe Cal athletic director Sandy Barbour, Chancellor Nicholas Dirks and designated interim athletic director Michael Williams sit down for a press conference on Barbour’s transition Friday. Photo: Drew […]
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The It List: Five things to do in Berkeley this weekend
Friday night’s Marsh Jam comes from the same comedian who started Spaghetti Jam. Photo: The Marsh MARSH JAM If you’re looking for a laugh, you may want to head to the Marsh tonight, Friday, for Marsh Jam. The comedy show will feature a blend of “Spolin” style improv, stand-up, and sketch comedy for a unique […]
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Shop Talk: The ins and outs of Berkeley businesses
Photo: Facebook OLD YAK BAZAAR A new fair-trade store is coming to town this fall. Old Yak Bazaar, self-described as an alternative trading company, sells up-cycled handcrafted designs from artisans around the world. Upcycling, for those that may not have heard the term before, is a process where low-value materials are converted into higher-quality products. […]
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Mr. Dewie’s: A nutty twist on traditional ice cream
Berkeley natives Ari and Andrew Cohen are making delicious ice cream in West Berkeley without a dairy product in site.
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Berkeley’s first 2 parklets to open this fall
It’s taken a while, but the Gourmet Ghetto should soon welcome too parklets for noshers and passers-by.
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Berkeley’s Good Shepherd Church to reopen on Sept. 21
The exterior of the newly rebuilt Good Shepherd Episcopal Church is identical to the old one. Photo: Emilie Raguso Nearly two years after an electrical fire destroyed much of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in West Berkeley, the congregation will finally return to their newly rebuilt space for services this fall. The church, on the corner of […]
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Berkeley Public Library’s Branch Out draws thousands
Soji & the AfroBeat Band perform at the Central Library during April’s Branch Out event. Photo courtesy Berkeley Public Library Soji & the AfroBeat Band perform at the Central Library during April’s Branch Out event. Photo courtesy Berkeley Public Library This April, the Berkeley Public Library marked the completion of its Branch Library Improvement Program with a month-long celebration. […]
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World Cup 2014: Where to watch it in Berkeley
Want to share the fun of watching the World Cup? Here are Berkeley restaurants and bars that are screening the games.
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Authorities: Berkeley Apple store thief strikes again
Police say Mohannad Halaweh rented this 2012 McLaren luxury sports car using a stolen credit card number. Photo: Sonoma County sheriff’s office Police say Mohannad Halaweh rented this 2012 McLaren luxury sports car using a stolen credit card number. Photo: Sonoma County sheriff’s office A Rohnert Park teenager who allegedly used a fraudulent credit card […]
