Karen Nierlich shows trash she cleared from a storm drain’s grate during one of the Blue Glove Crew’s power walks conducted on and near Berkeley’s Solano Avenue three times a week. Photo: Pete Rosos Karen Nierlich shows trash she cleared from a storm drain’s grate during one of the Blue Glove Crew’s power walks conducted on […]
Allen Cain
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La Farine on Solano in Berkeley closes abruptly
After failing to renew its lease, La Farine is shutting its doors after ten years on Solano Avenue.
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Berkeley parkers may get five-minute grace period
The Berkeley City Council will consider whether to give parkers a five minute grace period on their parking meters
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Goodwill out, Pet Food Express in on Berkeley’s Solano Ave
Goodwill Industries is no longer planning to open a store at the top of Solano Avenue, but Pet Food Express is now hoping to snag the 5,000 square foot space. Goodwill could not come to an agreement with the landlord, but will still look for another location in that part of Alameda County, according to […]
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Arrival of Goodwill store on Solano prompts concerns
Solano Avenue Goodwill Industries is planning to open a 5,000 square foot store at the top of Solano Avenue and some area merchants are concerned it will drag down the shopping district’s image. Goodwill is hoping to move into space formerly occupied by Front Row Video and The World of Dance studio, according to Allen […]
