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For local jornaleros with bills to pay, staying home is not an option despite fears about the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. One local nonprofit is providing protection and support.
The life of an immigrant day laborer in Berkeley
For local jornaleros with bills to pay, staying home is not an option despite fears about the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. One local nonprofit is providing protection and support.
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December 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
For local jornaleros with bills to pay, staying home is not an option despite fears about the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. One local nonprofit is providing protection and support.
Three of the four corners of this Berkeley intersection sit empty. But one new tenant is on the way, so revival may be around the corner.
This Berkeley neighborhood is thriving — except for one intersection. Can it stage a comeback?
Three of the four corners of this Berkeley intersection sit empty. But one new tenant is on the way, so revival may be around the corner.
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December 26, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Three of the four corners of this Berkeley intersection sit empty. But one new tenant is on the way, so revival may be around the corner.
Evacuating for a tsunami could take over 2 hours, new study says. Neither are enough for people to escape danger zones in worst-case scenarios.
Evacuating the Berkeley Hills during a wildfire could take over 4 hours, study says
Evacuating for a tsunami could take over 2 hours, new study says. Neither are enough for people to escape danger zones in worst-case scenarios.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Evacuating for a tsunami could take over 2 hours, new study says. Neither are enough for people to escape danger zones in worst-case scenarios.
Christmas is over, and it's time to start thinking about disposing of your tree. There are a couple of ways to do that in Berkeley.
How to dispose of your Christmas tree
Christmas is over, and it's time to start thinking about disposing of your tree. There are a couple of ways to do that in Berkeley.
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December 26, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Christmas is over, and it's time to start thinking about disposing of your tree. There are a couple of ways to do that in Berkeley.
Kids flock to parks and Freight & Salvage to hear librarian Michael Kwende read silly books with perfect rhythm, backed up by his bookish bandmates.
One of Berkeley’s hottest music acts is a band of city librarians
Kids flock to parks and Freight & Salvage to hear librarian Michael Kwende read silly books with perfect rhythm, backed up by his bookish bandmates.
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December 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Kids flock to parks and Freight & Salvage to hear librarian Michael Kwende read silly books with perfect rhythm, backed up by his bookish bandmates.
From cherished art institutions to mini-museums devoted to coffee, perfumes and lace, you’re sure to see, learn or even smell something new.
17 museums and galleries to explore in Berkeley
From cherished art institutions to mini-museums devoted to coffee, perfumes and lace, you’re sure to see, learn or even smell something new.
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December 25, 2025 at 2:04 PM
From cherished art institutions to mini-museums devoted to coffee, perfumes and lace, you’re sure to see, learn or even smell something new.
Berkeley made history as a sanctuary city during Vietnam. And five Berkeley churches founded East Bay Sanctuary Covenant, setting off a national movement.
How Berkeley started the modern sanctuary movement
Berkeley made history as a sanctuary city during Vietnam. And five Berkeley churches founded East Bay Sanctuary Covenant, setting off a national movement.
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December 25, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Berkeley made history as a sanctuary city during Vietnam. And five Berkeley churches founded East Bay Sanctuary Covenant, setting off a national movement.
The coffee trailer that featured beans from Mother Tongue Coffee officially closed on Dec. 13.
Richmond’s Open Air Coffee shutters
The coffee trailer that featured beans from Mother Tongue Coffee officially closed on Dec. 13.
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December 24, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The coffee trailer that featured beans from Mother Tongue Coffee officially closed on Dec. 13.
Judy North designed two of the stained glass windows at Northbrae Community Church in 1954. She was never given proper credit — until now.
At 17, she designed a Berkeley church’s stunning stained glass windows. Now 88, she’s finally been recognized
Judy North designed two of the stained glass windows at Northbrae Community Church in 1954. She was never given proper credit — until now.
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December 24, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Judy North designed two of the stained glass windows at Northbrae Community Church in 1954. She was never given proper credit — until now.
The library shared with Berkeleyside the year’s most frequently checked-out books and household tools.
Miranda July’s ‘All Fours’ and extension cords: What Berkeley library patrons checked out most in 2025
The library shared with Berkeleyside the year’s most frequently checked-out books and household tools.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:05 PM
The library shared with Berkeleyside the year’s most frequently checked-out books and household tools.
In addition to leading Merritt, Feather River and College of Alameda, he taught English, worked on political campaigns and helped answer advice letters sent to "Dear Abby" at the SF Chronicle.
Remembering Donald Hongisto, president of Merritt College and other Peralta campuses
In addition to leading Merritt, Feather River and College of Alameda, he taught English, worked on political campaigns and helped answer advice letters sent to "Dear Abby" at the SF Chronicle.
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December 24, 2025 at 1:05 PM
In addition to leading Merritt, Feather River and College of Alameda, he taught English, worked on political campaigns and helped answer advice letters sent to "Dear Abby" at the SF Chronicle.
Faculty and student groups are petitioning to reinstate Peyrin Kao, while the university's provost calls for discussion on academic freedom.
Opposition mounts to UC Berkeley’s suspension of lecturer for talking about Gaza in classroom
Faculty and student groups are petitioning to reinstate Peyrin Kao, while the university's provost calls for discussion on academic freedom.
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December 23, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Faculty and student groups are petitioning to reinstate Peyrin Kao, while the university's provost calls for discussion on academic freedom.
There were no injuries reported, according to BFD. The fire was in the same block where two buildings caught fire in September.
Vacant Northwest Berkeley commercial building catches fire
There were no injuries reported, according to BFD. The fire was in the same block where two buildings caught fire in September.
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December 23, 2025 at 10:08 PM
There were no injuries reported, according to BFD. The fire was in the same block where two buildings caught fire in September.
Berkeley approved plans for more than 700 apartments at the BART station a year ago, but the project's start date has been pushed back.
North Berkeley BART housing won’t start to rise until at least early 2027
Berkeley approved plans for more than 700 apartments at the BART station a year ago, but the project's start date has been pushed back.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Berkeley approved plans for more than 700 apartments at the BART station a year ago, but the project's start date has been pushed back.
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
New noodle joint arrives in Berkeley, and a sandwich spot opens in Pinole
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:32 PM
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
It was a flavorful year, with dinner parties, Michelin stars, ice cream revivals and breakfast comebacks.
The top 12 East Bay food stories of 2025
It was a flavorful year, with dinner parties, Michelin stars, ice cream revivals and breakfast comebacks.
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December 23, 2025 at 4:47 PM
It was a flavorful year, with dinner parties, Michelin stars, ice cream revivals and breakfast comebacks.
Sauna Aid, a charity supported by many Bay Area saunas, has funded retreats for combat medics, led workshops for refugees and transported saunas to the frontlines in Kharkiv.
Ukrainian soldiers are relaxing in saunas set up by a former Berkeley resident
Sauna Aid, a charity supported by many Bay Area saunas, has funded retreats for combat medics, led workshops for refugees and transported saunas to the frontlines in Kharkiv.
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December 23, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Sauna Aid, a charity supported by many Bay Area saunas, has funded retreats for combat medics, led workshops for refugees and transported saunas to the frontlines in Kharkiv.
The choir, launched in 1966 by Oakland firefighter Eugene Jones, kicks off its 60th season Jan. 2 with three performances of Verdi's Requiem.
Berkeley choir has welcomed all — even the tone-deaf — for 60 years
The choir, launched in 1966 by Oakland firefighter Eugene Jones, kicks off its 60th season Jan. 2 with three performances of Verdi's Requiem.
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December 23, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The choir, launched in 1966 by Oakland firefighter Eugene Jones, kicks off its 60th season Jan. 2 with three performances of Verdi's Requiem.
She co-founded the Middle East Children’s Alliance in 1988. She was also active in the fight to bring rent control to Berkeley.
Remembering Barbara Lubin, longtime champion of Palestinian human rights
She co-founded the Middle East Children’s Alliance in 1988. She was also active in the fight to bring rent control to Berkeley.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:29 AM
She co-founded the Middle East Children’s Alliance in 1988. She was also active in the fight to bring rent control to Berkeley.
The Berkeley Hills have seen 2.5 inches of rain since Sunday, but a stronger system could bring damaging wind and flooding later this week.
Soaked Berkeley bracing for more rain and dangerous winds
The Berkeley Hills have seen 2.5 inches of rain since Sunday, but a stronger system could bring damaging wind and flooding later this week.
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December 22, 2025 at 11:14 PM
The Berkeley Hills have seen 2.5 inches of rain since Sunday, but a stronger system could bring damaging wind and flooding later this week.
Abogados reportan un aumento de estafadores que se hacen pasar por abogados de inmigración y que tienen como objetivo a solicitantes de asilo en el Área de la Bahía. Aprenda a protegerse.
Abogados de inmigración falsos estafan a familias del Área de la Bahía
Abogados reportan un aumento de estafadores que se hacen pasar por abogados de inmigración y que tienen como objetivo a solicitantes de asilo en el Área de la Bahía. Aprenda a protegerse.
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December 22, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Abogados reportan un aumento de estafadores que se hacen pasar por abogados de inmigración y que tienen como objetivo a solicitantes de asilo en el Área de la Bahía. Aprenda a protegerse.
As the Trump Administration ratchets up pressure on hospitals, Rainbow Families Action notches a win in the battle to protect their kids’ care.
They’re losing health care, even in the Bay Area. Now trans youth and their families are getting organized
As the Trump Administration ratchets up pressure on hospitals, Rainbow Families Action notches a win in the battle to protect their kids’ care.
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December 22, 2025 at 6:03 PM
As the Trump Administration ratchets up pressure on hospitals, Rainbow Families Action notches a win in the battle to protect their kids’ care.
After nearly six decades of feeding Bay Area residents facing food insecurity, the pantry will close its doors in January 2026.
Berkeley Food Pantry set to close after merger with Berkeley Food Network collapses
After nearly six decades of feeding Bay Area residents facing food insecurity, the pantry will close its doors in January 2026.
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December 22, 2025 at 2:03 PM
After nearly six decades of feeding Bay Area residents facing food insecurity, the pantry will close its doors in January 2026.
Major news stories this year have revolved around Trump’s immigration crackdown, the Tesla protests on Fourth Street, encampment clearings and more.
The top 10 Berkeley stories of 2025
Major news stories this year have revolved around Trump’s immigration crackdown, the Tesla protests on Fourth Street, encampment clearings and more.
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December 22, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Major news stories this year have revolved around Trump’s immigration crackdown, the Tesla protests on Fourth Street, encampment clearings and more.
She co-founded Reid’s Records in Berkeley, dated Jackie Robinson, delivered cash for the Black Panthers and published a memoir.
Betty Reid Soskin, once the nation’s oldest park ranger, has died at age 104
She co-founded Reid’s Records in Berkeley, dated Jackie Robinson, delivered cash for the Black Panthers and published a memoir.
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December 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM
She co-founded Reid’s Records in Berkeley, dated Jackie Robinson, delivered cash for the Black Panthers and published a memoir.