Berkeley Bowl Archives

Is Berkeley Bowl the most romantic grocery store? These couples think so

By Alix Wall

Feb. 142022Feb. 142022

They all found love at Berkeley Bowl — and have the photos to prove it.

Berkeley’s plastic bag ban could get a whole lot tougher

By Nico Savidge

Sept. 122021Sept. 132021

Plastic bags in the produce aisle and thicker bags for groceries and takeout would be banned under a proposal in its early stages.

Part 2: Your favorite places, inspired by Berkeley Rep’s Place/Settings

By Berkeleyside staff

Feb. 82021Feb. 82021

They include the once bustling scene on Telegraph Avenue, a sign in a pool hall, Totland, Berkeley Iceland, Lake Anza and, of course, the Codornices slide.

Rumors, fear, miscommunication: Berkeley Bowl workers react to COVID-19 outbreak

By Sarah Han

July 172020July 212020

Several employees say they feel unsafe due to lack of communication and a breakdown in social distancing protocols. Management says it is following city and CDC guidelines.

Berkeley Bowl West before opening, July 9, 2020. Photo: Sarah Han

Multiple Berkeley Bowl employees test positive for COVID-19

By Sarah Han

July 92020July 132020

Management said affected employees are currently being quarantined and will not return to work until they test negative.

Glenn Yasuda. Photo courtesy of Rosalinda Nava

Glenn Yasuda, who made Berkeley Bowl internationally known for its excellent produce, dies at 85

By Sarah Belle Lin

Feb. 192020Aug. 212020

Yasuda and his wife Diane opened the first Berkeley Bowl in 1977 and the second in 2009, stocking each with an incredible array of fruits and vegetables, meats and prepared foods. His son will now take over.