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Berkeley’s 1923 fire, 100 years later | BUSD achievement gap among nation's worst | House with famed communal hot tub up for sale

Safeway

Posted inArts, Business, In Brief, Nightlife, Nosh

Safeway on Shattuck is dry after its liquor license was suspended

Avatar photo by Sarah Han Jan. 25, 2021, 2:57 p.m.October 4, 2022

Alcoholic Beverage Control suspended the Safeway store’s license after it sold alcohol to minors three times within two weeks.

The Andronico's name has returned to the Community Market at 1550 Shattuck Ave. in Berkeley.
Posted inNosh

The Andronico’s name returns to 2 Safeway markets in Berkeley

Avatar photo by Sarah Han Feb. 25, 2020, 2:00 p.m.October 4, 2022

On Friday, the Safeway Community Markets at 1550 Shattuck Ave. and 1850 Solano Ave. will officially return to the former Andronico’s name, but the stores have already transitioned to the old name.

Sign at Claremont Safeway on College Avenue explaining the store had its ABC license suspended for 60 days
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Don’t look for liquor at Safeway on College — its license has been suspended

Avatar photo by Frances Dinkelspiel Aug. 05, 2019, 4:54 p.m.October 4, 2022

The store sold alcohol to minors three times in the past three years.

The Safeway supermarket on Shattuck Avenue formerly known as Andronico’s will return to its old name by end of 2019, says Safeway.
Posted inNosh

Safeway confirms it will bring back the Andronico’s name

Avatar photo by Stuart Luman July 09, 2019, 2:00 p.m.October 4, 2022

By the end of the year, existing Safeway Community Markets will be renamed Andronico’s and sell more local, fresh-made and upscale food options.

The storefront of the Safeway Community Market on Solano Avenue in Berkeley.
Posted inNosh

Safeway is considering bringing back Andronico’s brand to Berkeley

Avatar photo by Stuart Luman Feb. 19, 2019, 10:40 a.m.October 4, 2022

The supermarket chain that bought two Andronico’s stores and rebranded them as Safeway Community Markets in 2017 has brought back the old family moniker for some of its stores; Berkeley may be next.

Posted inCrime & Safety

Police respond to stabbing at North Berkeley Safeway

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso Nov. 16, 2017, 4:16 p.m.October 4, 2022

A Safeway staffer was stabbed Thursday afternoon, and police and paramedics are on the scene in North Berkeley. 

Posted inBites

2 Safeway Community Markets, formerly Andronico’s, now open in North Berkeley

by Kate Williams March 01, 2017, 2:00 p.m.October 4, 2022

The grocery stores replace the last five locations of Andronico’s in the Bay Area. The company was bought by Safeway in 2016.

Posted inBusiness

For Berkeley Andronico’s, closure nears

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso Jan. 21, 2017, 8:34 p.m.October 4, 2022

An “everything must go” sale is underway at Andronico’s as Safeway prepares to rebrand the grocery stores under its own name.

Berkeleyside Opinion
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Op-ed: An open letter to Safeway about carrying the National Enquirer

by Kelly Cash Nov. 21, 2016, 11:30 a.m.October 4, 2022

Dear Safeway, I have been a longtime Elmwood resident who normally shopped at Whole Foods or Berkeley Bowl. I loved the quality of the food and the experience at both. I liked how I felt when I left the store: good, like I was nourishing my family and also my spirit. When the new Safeway […]

Posted inNosh

Safeway to buy, rebrand Andronico’s Markets

Avatar photo by Tracey Taylor Nov. 02, 2016, 1:50 p.m.October 4, 2022

The five Andronico’s Community Markets will be renamed Safeway Community Markets by the end of the year.

Posted inNosh

Oakland Dust rubs pay homage to local barbecue

Avatar photo by Alix Wall April 07, 2015, 1:35 p.m.October 4, 2022

Lloyd Ross has taken his love of barbecue and created a line of signature spice rubs called Oakland Dust.

Posted inNosh

Philz Coffee on College Avenue opens today

by Kate Williams April 01, 2015, 2:30 p.m.October 4, 2022

Philz Coffee on College Avenue opens today, becoming the fourth coffee shop on a single block in the Rockridge neighborhood.

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