4 racehorses died at Golden Gate Fields in November
There have now been 26 racehorse deaths at the track this year, according to the California Horse Racing Board.
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Shop Talk: A Priori slides down Vine Street; Moe’s Books union; a big B-day for The Potters’ Studio
A Priori has moved down the street into the Earthly Goods space. Catch up on this and other local business news.
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Ditch your supply chain woes — come meet 30 local merchants this holiday season
From bakers and roasters to artists, there’s a story behind each of the local businesses at the Dec. 9 Berkeley Holiday Gift Fair.
Commercial development
Council approves $33M Bayer development agreement
The deal paves the way for a building boom at the Bayer campus in West Berkeley, which could add 1,000 new jobs.
No more free parking? City could charge for spots in much of Elmwood, Southside
Berkeley’s solution to the “shuffle” of drivers moving their cars every two hours is getting pushback from some businesses and residents.
California Theatre closing: Landmark won’t reopen Berkeley’s movie palace
Landmark Theatres is vacating the century-old theater. One of downtown’s most distinctive buildings now faces an uncertain future.
Bayer, city agree on $33M community benefits package tied to big expansion
The benefits are part of a broader 30-year development agreement for a major expansion at Bayer’s West Berkeley campus.
Grayson Street proposal could add to West Berkeley’s life sciences boom
The project is planned for the site of Berkeley’s Grayson Street homeless shelter. City officials have long known the site was only temporary.
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All the East Bay restaurants that closed in November
Restaurants of note that closed in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond for November 2021.
All the East Bay restaurants that opened in November
New restaurants that opened in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond in November 2021.
Rose Pizzeria opens in Berkeley with thin-crust pies and Italian wines
A new Berkeley pizza spot with a Cal-Italian pedigree offers dine-in service and a sweet back patio.
Coronavirus
Berkeley’s vaccination requirement goes into effect Friday
Proof of vaccination will be required at restaurants, bars, clubs, gyms, dance and yoga studios, and events with at least 1,000 attendees. Also: theaters where food or drinks are sold.
Berkeley to require proof of vaccination at indoor restaurants, bars, gyms and more
Workers at those businesses and several others will also be required either to get vaccinated or receive weekly COVID-19 tests.
So long, social distancing: What ‘back to normal’ day was like in Berkeley
With the mask mandate lifted, businesses are weighing employee and customer safety in deciding new rules.
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Remembering E. Roger Thompson, the ‘philosopher carpenter’ behind Coyote Construction
He hardened hundreds of Bay Area homes against earthquakes and flooding, while providing life lessons to a cosmopolitan cast of young workers.
Berkeley Marina hotel workers seek union contract
Hospitality workers at the DoubleTree by Hilton at the marina have been working without a contract since 2018.
8 fantastic food gifts from Berkeley and Oakland businesses
From Fat Gold olive oils to Wright & Brown rum, there’s an East Bay gift for everyone in the 2021 Nosh gift guide.
Brickyard construction plan raises questions about Seabreeze diner’s future
Seabreeze Market and Deli has been serving its loyal fans for decades, but a multimillion-dollar park improvement project could close it for good.
