Zaytuna College, the first Muslim accredited college in the United States, is moving to 1712 Euclid Ave. this year. Photo: Seung Y. Lee Amid preparations to move its campus to a new location north of UC Berkeley, Zaytuna College recently became the first Muslim college in the United States to receive accreditation. March 4, the Western Association […]
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Semi-pro Ultimate frisbee team moves to Berkeley
The San Francisco Dogfish, a major league Ultimate frisbee team, is moving to Berkeley for its 2015 home games. Photo: Kyle McBard of UltiPhotos The San Francisco Dogfish, a major league Ultimate frisbee team, is moving to Berkeley for its 2015 home games. Photo: Kyle McBard of UltiPhotos For being the lone teenager in a group of adult professionals in last […]
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Sutter Health East Bay Medical Foundation opened a new clinic in 2500 Milvia St. on Jan. 26. Photo: Seung Y. Lee NEW: SUTTER HEALTH BERKELEY CARE CENTER Sutter Health opened a new clinic in the Alta Bates Summit Medical Center/Herrick campus on Jan. 26. The new center houses pediatric, family medicine, and obstetrics and gynecology […]
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Soda distributors frustrated at city of Berkeley’s lack of guidance on soda tax
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group in Walnut Creek is one of multiple distributors frustrated by the lack of guidance from the city of Berkeley over the soda tax. Photo: Eric Lynch As the co-owner of the San Francisco-based Waterloo Beverages company, Camilo Malaver enjoyed doing business in Berkeley. But he did not want anything to do […]
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Kaffa Ethiopian Cuisine: a newly opened restaurant on Sacramento Street from a popular farmers market regular. Photo: Kate Williams Kaffa Ethiopian Cuisine: a newly opened restaurant on Sacramento Street from a popular farmers market regular. Photo: Kate Williams NEW: KAFFA ETHIOPIAN CUISINE Kaffa, the popular Ethiopian vendor who sells vegan food at the South Berkeley farmers market, now has a […]
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Legal battles over Berkeley’s main Post Office continue
At a meeting held in Berkeley on Feb. 19, Antonio Rossmann, Brian Turner and Moni Law (l to r) address a crowd gathered to discuss the proposed sale of the downtown Berkeley Post Office. Photo: Seung Y. Lee At a meeting held in Berkeley on Feb. 19, Antonio Rossmann, Brian Turner and Moni Law (l to r) address a […]
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Trivia night at the newly opened Daily Pint on Euclid Avenue. Photo: Daily Pint DAILY PINT New gastropub Daily Pint is now up and running on Euclid Avenue in the space that used to house The Pho Bar (as tipped by us in October). The menu is heavy on gourmet sausages (co-owner Jonathan Chu also owns a sausage […]
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Himalayan Tandoori and Curry House: just opened on Solano Avenue. Photo: Nancy Rubin NEW: HIMALAYAN TANDOORI AND CURRY HOUSE Himalayan Tandoori and Curry House had a grand opening buffet on Feb. 2 in the space that used to be Everest Café on Solano Avenue. Former patrons of Everest Café, and other friends in the community, were […]
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Feds launch civil rights investigation into Berkeley School District’s response to sexual harassment claims
Berkeley High School: at the center of a sexual harassment investigation. Photo: Lance Knobel The federal Office for Civil Rights has launched an investigation into whether the Berkeley Unified School District inadequately responded to sexual harassment claims at Berkeley High School, thereby creating a “hostile environment on the basis of sex.” Failure to adequately respond to sexual harassment […]
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Berkeley movie theater under scrutiny for staff safety
Rialto Cinemas Elmwood has not changed its marquee signs for over a month following a safety investigation. Photo: Seung Y. Lee The Rialto Cinemas Elmwood has been ordered not to change the movie titles on its marquee until it develops a safe way for employees to switch out the letters. The state’s Division of Occupational […]
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Biryani House on University and Shattuck closed its doors for good last year. Photo: Seung Y. Lee CLOSED: BIRYANI HOUSE A few bereaved Berkeleyside readers have asked what happened to the popular Indian restaurant at 2011 Shattuck Ave. While some hoped Biryani House was just temporarily closed for renovations, the bad news is that it is gone for good, according to Shifra Benedictis-Kessner, […]
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OKC North provides a setting for Berkeley’s kettlebell enthusiasts. Photo: OKC North OKC North provides a setting for Berkeley’s kettlebell enthusiasts. Photo: OKC North NEW: OKC NORTH Replacing the old Juno Fitness at 3007 Sacramento St., OKC North has been the go-to place for all kettlebell-related fitness since it opened last August. Popular in Russia and Eastern Europe, […]
