Besides growing vegetables and learning basic landscaping, participants learn skills and a sense of self for life after prison.

Hailey Johnson
Hailey Johnson is a senior at UC Berkeley studying English. She studied film at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts before transferring to Cal. She now works as a blogger for The Daily Californian and as Editor-in-Chief of Humans of Berkeley. She spends her free time practicing yoga and volunteering at Berkeley Humane.
The East Bay restaurants that opened and closed in May
Twelve new eateries opened this month in Berkeley, Oakland, Albany and beyond; five closed.
What are you eating, Berkeley?
Short interviews dishing on food with random Berkeley residents.
Oat milk is the new favorite dairy alternative. Here’s where to get it in the East Bay
With its thick consistency and rich taste, oat milk is quickly becoming the dairy alternative of choice in the coffee world.
Where to go for Mother’s Day brunch in the East Bay without a reservation
For all you procrastinators who waited too long to make reservations, here are 11 spots to treat your mom on Sunday.
The East Bay restaurants that opened and closed in April
Almost 20 restaurants opened this month in Berkeley, Oakland, Alameda and Emeryville.
What are you eating, Berkeley?
Short interviews dishing on food with random Berkeley residents.
Berkeley’s solidariTEA is organic, sustainably farmed iced tea, with a dose of social justice
When Caroline Sandifer and Trey Jalbert invited friends over for cookies and tea, they weren’t planning on starting a tea business or a fundraising model for local nonprofits.
The East Bay restaurants that opened and closed in March
Sixteen restaurants opened this month, including three temporary pop-ups at Cal and new locations for some established eateries.
The Downtown Berkeley Walking Brunch Tour is a filling, boozy and fun afternoon
The three-hour tour makes stops at six restaurants, where you’ll get a healthy helping of eats, drinks and even a little history along the way.
The East Bay restaurants that opened and closed in February
17 restaurants opened, seven closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Emeryville, Albany and Alameda this month.