Shop Talk: Activist who helped free Willy is stepping down at Berkeley’s Earth Island Institute after 40 years; new studio raises eyebrows
David Phillips did more than save whales. He helped spread environmental activism around the world. Catch up on this and other Berkeley retail and small business news.
Discover 25 local artists and creative vendors under one roof at the Berkeley Holiday Gift Fair
On Dec. 8, the Hotel Shattuck Plaza downtown hosts the one-stop experience for shoppers seeking hand-crafted goods from Berkeley businesses.
Pharmacy closures leave East Bay customers frustrated
While CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid refocus on online delivery, the store shutdowns and limited hours have directly affected customers in Berkeley, Oakland and Emeryville.
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Missing Link Bicycle Co-Op, a Berkeley institution, is closing up shop
The shop began as an ‘experiment in cooperative ownership’ and has since taught a generation of Berkeleyans how to fix their bikes.
Bayer Fund grant helped Berkeley Food Network get 5 times more food donated last year
The food network funnels supplies from Alameda County Community Food Bank to 70 food pantries in the Berkeley area, reaching more people in need.
A workers’ guide to wage theft: What to do if your boss steals your wages
If your paycheck isn’t right, the state or federal government could help, but it may take some research, records and patience on your part.
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