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The Black Panthers moved their headquarters to Berkeley in the late 1960s. An exhibit at the Central Library recounts that history and more.
As the Black Panthers turn 60, a new exhibit spotlights their Berkeley ties
The Black Panthers moved their headquarters to Berkeley in the late 1960s. An exhibit at the Central Library recounts that history and more.
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February 11, 2026 at 2:03 PM
The Black Panthers moved their headquarters to Berkeley in the late 1960s. An exhibit at the Central Library recounts that history and more.
Fullerton was an educator, editor and progressive activist who worked on Ron Dellums' first Congressional campaign and tutored students locally, including at King Middle School.
Remembering Michael Fullerton, a longtime editor of Berkeley Co-op's weekly newspaper
Fullerton was an educator, editor and progressive activist who worked on Ron Dellums' first Congressional campaign and tutored students locally, including at King Middle School.
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February 11, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Fullerton was an educator, editor and progressive activist who worked on Ron Dellums' first Congressional campaign and tutored students locally, including at King Middle School.
A $1 billion a year proposal will likely be on the November ballot. But BART's planning for big service cuts, including a total system shutdown.
BART releases doomsday scenario in case sales tax doesn’t pass
A $1 billion a year proposal will likely be on the November ballot. But BART's planning for big service cuts, including a total system shutdown.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:40 AM
A $1 billion a year proposal will likely be on the November ballot. But BART's planning for big service cuts, including a total system shutdown.
Her regional Mexican fare attracted national accolades and international visitors to her backyard patio. Now, Elvira Varela wants to spread Jalisco classics one restaurant at a time.
Oakland’s famous tostada is back. Cenaduria Elvira is opening near Jack London Square
Her regional Mexican fare attracted national accolades and international visitors to her backyard patio. Now, Elvira Varela wants to spread Jalisco classics one restaurant at a time.
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February 10, 2026 at 9:24 PM
Her regional Mexican fare attracted national accolades and international visitors to her backyard patio. Now, Elvira Varela wants to spread Jalisco classics one restaurant at a time.
Rich Lyons spoke with Berkeleyside about academic freedom and what he’s doing to capture more revenue from discoveries made on campus.
UC Berkeley chancellor says he'll defend Cal from Trump by boosting research funds
Rich Lyons spoke with Berkeleyside about academic freedom and what he’s doing to capture more revenue from discoveries made on campus.
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February 10, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Rich Lyons spoke with Berkeleyside about academic freedom and what he’s doing to capture more revenue from discoveries made on campus.
Hansel Aguilar has led the Office of the Director of Police Accountability since 2022. His relationship with City Hall has grown frosty.
City Council fires head of Berkeley’s civilian police oversight office
Hansel Aguilar has led the Office of the Director of Police Accountability since 2022. His relationship with City Hall has grown frosty.
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February 10, 2026 at 5:16 AM
Hansel Aguilar has led the Office of the Director of Police Accountability since 2022. His relationship with City Hall has grown frosty.
Teachers have voted to strike in San Francisco and at other districts across the state. Hundreds turned out at last week's board meeting in Berkeley.
Still no agreement between Berkeley teachers, BUSD after state mediation
Teachers have voted to strike in San Francisco and at other districts across the state. Hundreds turned out at last week's board meeting in Berkeley.
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February 10, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Teachers have voted to strike in San Francisco and at other districts across the state. Hundreds turned out at last week's board meeting in Berkeley.
Nosh shares its favorite creative, decadent desserts perfect for splitting with a special someone.
7 East Bay desserts to share with your sweetie this Valentine’s Day
Nosh shares its favorite creative, decadent desserts perfect for splitting with a special someone.
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February 9, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Nosh shares its favorite creative, decadent desserts perfect for splitting with a special someone.
Sumo Sushi, Uzen, Coffee Cultures, and Delah Coffee's Berkeley location all shuttered in the first month of 2026.
East Bay loses multiple sushi spots, cafes among January restaurant closures
Sumo Sushi, Uzen, Coffee Cultures, and Delah Coffee's Berkeley location all shuttered in the first month of 2026.
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February 9, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Sumo Sushi, Uzen, Coffee Cultures, and Delah Coffee's Berkeley location all shuttered in the first month of 2026.
She got spousal rape banned in California. Now 85, her fortune went to building a million-page women’s history archive — and to a Ponzi scheme.
Laura X got spousal rape banned in California. At 85, she scrapes by in a Berkeley hotel room
She got spousal rape banned in California. Now 85, her fortune went to building a million-page women’s history archive — and to a Ponzi scheme.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:04 PM
She got spousal rape banned in California. Now 85, her fortune went to building a million-page women’s history archive — and to a Ponzi scheme.
Berkeleyside is looking for a freelance critic to review plays, identify trends and spotlight the city’s nightlife and its under-the-radar cultural happenings.
You could be Berkeley’s next culture critic
Berkeleyside is looking for a freelance critic to review plays, identify trends and spotlight the city’s nightlife and its under-the-radar cultural happenings.
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February 9, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Berkeleyside is looking for a freelance critic to review plays, identify trends and spotlight the city’s nightlife and its under-the-radar cultural happenings.
There were no injuries in the Jan. 17 fracas at an apartment building on Adeline Street near the Ashby BART Station.
Woman charged in January South Berkeley apartment shooting
There were no injuries in the Jan. 17 fracas at an apartment building on Adeline Street near the Ashby BART Station.
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February 7, 2026 at 1:00 AM
There were no injuries in the Jan. 17 fracas at an apartment building on Adeline Street near the Ashby BART Station.
The shooting on Telegraph Avenue killed 29-year-old divinity student and youth pastor Isamaeli “Eli” Mata’afa and wounded three others.
‘That love never dies’: 2 sentenced in 2022 killing of divinity student on Telegraph Avenue
The shooting on Telegraph Avenue killed 29-year-old divinity student and youth pastor Isamaeli “Eli” Mata’afa and wounded three others.
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February 6, 2026 at 10:00 PM
The shooting on Telegraph Avenue killed 29-year-old divinity student and youth pastor Isamaeli “Eli” Mata’afa and wounded three others.
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Alameda’s Coffee Cultures and Uzen in Rockridge shutter, and more recent closures
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
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February 6, 2026 at 8:40 PM
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Tease Southern Kitchen, Mamacita, Anahuac, Bangalore Blues and Fatto a Mano opened in the first month of 2026.
World tour: New Southern, Mexican, Indian, Yemeni and Italian spots among East Bay debuts in January
Tease Southern Kitchen, Mamacita, Anahuac, Bangalore Blues and Fatto a Mano opened in the first month of 2026.
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February 6, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Tease Southern Kitchen, Mamacita, Anahuac, Bangalore Blues and Fatto a Mano opened in the first month of 2026.
Expanded pretrial services to reduce recidivism are the result of a new partnership between the court, probation department, and nonprofit BOSS.
People awaiting trial in Alameda County now have better access to resources
Expanded pretrial services to reduce recidivism are the result of a new partnership between the court, probation department, and nonprofit BOSS.
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February 6, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Expanded pretrial services to reduce recidivism are the result of a new partnership between the court, probation department, and nonprofit BOSS.
The East Bay punk band doesn't shy away from politics. What will happen at their NFL performance?
Green Day says ‘let’s get loud’ ahead of Super Bowl LX. How loud will they be?
The East Bay punk band doesn't shy away from politics. What will happen at their NFL performance?
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February 6, 2026 at 2:02 PM
The East Bay punk band doesn't shy away from politics. What will happen at their NFL performance?
Also: The East Bay musical duo who crooned about heat pumps a few years ago have a new video set in the Berkeley Rose Garden.
The Wire: Pedestrian struck by driver in Southwest Berkeley; Cal's new venture fund starts raising money
Also: The East Bay musical duo who crooned about heat pumps a few years ago have a new video set in the Berkeley Rose Garden.
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February 6, 2026 at 1:20 AM
Also: The East Bay musical duo who crooned about heat pumps a few years ago have a new video set in the Berkeley Rose Garden.
The Multicultural Community Center closed last summer after complaints of political signs that Chancellor Rich Lyons said made some on campus “feel threatened.”
UC Berkeley will reopen multicultural center that it abruptly closed last year
The Multicultural Community Center closed last summer after complaints of political signs that Chancellor Rich Lyons said made some on campus “feel threatened.”
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February 6, 2026 at 12:50 AM
The Multicultural Community Center closed last summer after complaints of political signs that Chancellor Rich Lyons said made some on campus “feel threatened.”
Madeline Schapiro's more than 70,000 combined TikTok and Instagram followers come to her for all the bean propaganda she can dish.
Can it with the flatulence jokes! Berkeley’s No. 1 bean fan spreads legume gospel on happy stomach
Madeline Schapiro's more than 70,000 combined TikTok and Instagram followers come to her for all the bean propaganda she can dish.
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February 5, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Madeline Schapiro's more than 70,000 combined TikTok and Instagram followers come to her for all the bean propaganda she can dish.
Other events include an orchestra playing Baroque music, a movie screening on Black Studies in the Bay Area and two Latin dance series.
Around Berkeley: Black History walking tour, Friday wine, Charli XCX movie
Other events include an orchestra playing Baroque music, a movie screening on Black Studies in the Bay Area and two Latin dance series.
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February 5, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Other events include an orchestra playing Baroque music, a movie screening on Black Studies in the Bay Area and two Latin dance series.
Firefighters were called shortly before 4 p.m. Wednesday and the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
Woman dies in duplex fire in Berkeley’s Poet’s Corner
Firefighters were called shortly before 4 p.m. Wednesday and the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
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February 5, 2026 at 1:42 AM
Firefighters were called shortly before 4 p.m. Wednesday and the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
As many as four children, ages 4 and 5, left the Cragmont campus unattended in two separate incidents last year, parents and BUSD say.
After little kids wandered off campus, this Berkeley Hills school may put up a fence
As many as four children, ages 4 and 5, left the Cragmont campus unattended in two separate incidents last year, parents and BUSD say.
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February 4, 2026 at 11:46 PM
As many as four children, ages 4 and 5, left the Cragmont campus unattended in two separate incidents last year, parents and BUSD say.
Yes, real love is out there. Try finding it at one of these nine East Bay restaurants and bars.
Searching for a Valentine? East Bay spots where sparks fly for singles
Yes, real love is out there. Try finding it at one of these nine East Bay restaurants and bars.
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February 4, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Yes, real love is out there. Try finding it at one of these nine East Bay restaurants and bars.
The measure would allow for transit systems to spend federal crime prevention dollars on outreach workers and reduce the use of police in nonviolent situations.
Rep. Simon introduces a bill to nationalize BART’s ambassador program
The measure would allow for transit systems to spend federal crime prevention dollars on outreach workers and reduce the use of police in nonviolent situations.
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February 4, 2026 at 2:10 PM
The measure would allow for transit systems to spend federal crime prevention dollars on outreach workers and reduce the use of police in nonviolent situations.