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A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Standard Fare sets December date of departure, Kien Svay Cafe shuttering, and more East Bay closures
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
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December 6, 2025 at 12:51 AM
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Dependable and hard-working, Captain Hall took great pride in mentoring new recruits, offering guidance with patience and humor.
Remembering Scott William Hall, Berkeley firefighter for 34 years
Dependable and hard-working, Captain Hall took great pride in mentoring new recruits, offering guidance with patience and humor.
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December 6, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Dependable and hard-working, Captain Hall took great pride in mentoring new recruits, offering guidance with patience and humor.
A mix of classics, warm service, and a rotating selection of inventive, seasonal dishes won over voters in the tightest Nosh Awards race of 2025.
The East Bay’s best breakfast is served at this decade-old diner
A mix of classics, warm service, and a rotating selection of inventive, seasonal dishes won over voters in the tightest Nosh Awards race of 2025.
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December 5, 2025 at 10:36 PM
A mix of classics, warm service, and a rotating selection of inventive, seasonal dishes won over voters in the tightest Nosh Awards race of 2025.
Berkeley City Council members plan to study elements of the fire code that critics say could shut down popular street festivals.
Juneteenth Festival can stay put as city reviews fire code rules
Berkeley City Council members plan to study elements of the fire code that critics say could shut down popular street festivals.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Berkeley City Council members plan to study elements of the fire code that critics say could shut down popular street festivals.
"Zone Zero" inspections for residents in some wildfire-prone Berkeley Hills neighborhoods will begin in May.
Ban on vegetation near some Berkeley Hills homes starts Jan. 1. Here’s what to know
"Zone Zero" inspections for residents in some wildfire-prone Berkeley Hills neighborhoods will begin in May.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM
"Zone Zero" inspections for residents in some wildfire-prone Berkeley Hills neighborhoods will begin in May.
California unveiled an online portal to report potentially illegal activity by federal law enforcement, including ICE agents, to the state Department of Justice.
You can now report crimes by federal agents in California
California unveiled an online portal to report potentially illegal activity by federal law enforcement, including ICE agents, to the state Department of Justice.
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December 5, 2025 at 3:04 PM
California unveiled an online portal to report potentially illegal activity by federal law enforcement, including ICE agents, to the state Department of Justice.
Rapper Quavo and NBA Hall of Famer Dwight Howard are coming to Memorial Stadium for a flag football game.
The Wire: Popular Berkeley Youth Gymnastics program to close; city's vacant biotech buildings
Rapper Quavo and NBA Hall of Famer Dwight Howard are coming to Memorial Stadium for a flag football game.
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December 5, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Rapper Quavo and NBA Hall of Famer Dwight Howard are coming to Memorial Stadium for a flag football game.
At a campaign launch event, Price said she wants to take a stand against billionaires, corporations, and Trump.
Pamela Price, recalled by voters in 2024, says she’ll run again for DA
At a campaign launch event, Price said she wants to take a stand against billionaires, corporations, and Trump.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:02 AM
At a campaign launch event, Price said she wants to take a stand against billionaires, corporations, and Trump.
Ghost Town's Laurel location attracts a crowd with award-winning beer, big salads and juicy burgers, and a spacious, skull-adorned beer garden.
Growlers, grub and good times: The East Bay’s favorite beer garden does it all with a death motif
Ghost Town's Laurel location attracts a crowd with award-winning beer, big salads and juicy burgers, and a spacious, skull-adorned beer garden.
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December 4, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Ghost Town's Laurel location attracts a crowd with award-winning beer, big salads and juicy burgers, and a spacious, skull-adorned beer garden.
None of the 34 people onboard the northbound train were hurt, according to Amtrak. The man was declared dead at the scene.
Amtrak train fatally strikes man in West Berkeley
None of the 34 people onboard the northbound train were hurt, according to Amtrak. The man was declared dead at the scene.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:06 PM
None of the 34 people onboard the northbound train were hurt, according to Amtrak. The man was declared dead at the scene.
The USGS quickly canceled a warning from MyShake on Thursday morning, and is looking into what triggered it.
Earthquake alert that startled Berkeley this morning was a false alarm
The USGS quickly canceled a warning from MyShake on Thursday morning, and is looking into what triggered it.
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December 4, 2025 at 7:56 PM
The USGS quickly canceled a warning from MyShake on Thursday morning, and is looking into what triggered it.
Berkeley leaders want to put a $300 million bond measure on next year’s ballot, but are wary after a similar effort failed in 2022.
Berkeley eyes another big infrastructure bond. Will this one pass?
Berkeley leaders want to put a $300 million bond measure on next year’s ballot, but are wary after a similar effort failed in 2022.
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December 4, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Berkeley leaders want to put a $300 million bond measure on next year’s ballot, but are wary after a similar effort failed in 2022.
Other events include a print sale, a meetup for bean lovers and a historical walking tour around UC Berkeley.
Around Berkeley: Holiday markets, puzzle party, free vaccines for pets
Other events include a print sale, a meetup for bean lovers and a historical walking tour around UC Berkeley.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Other events include a print sale, a meetup for bean lovers and a historical walking tour around UC Berkeley.
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Berkeley-born chocolate shop expands to Oakland, and Jungdon Katsu opens Emeryville location
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
www.berkeleyside.org
December 4, 2025 at 12:43 AM
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Zoe Rosenberg, activist with animal rights group Direct Action Everywhere, was convicted in a case over what she called a chicken “rescue.”
UC Berkeley student sentenced to 30 days in jail in chicken theft case
Zoe Rosenberg, activist with animal rights group Direct Action Everywhere, was convicted in a case over what she called a chicken “rescue.”
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December 4, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Zoe Rosenberg, activist with animal rights group Direct Action Everywhere, was convicted in a case over what she called a chicken “rescue.”
State mediators will be brought in to help the district and teachers come to an agreement and avert a strike.
BUSD and Berkeley teachers’ union reach impasse in ongoing contract negotiations
State mediators will be brought in to help the district and teachers come to an agreement and avert a strike.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:03 AM
State mediators will be brought in to help the district and teachers come to an agreement and avert a strike.
Mother Tongue Cafe & Bar is two years old, but its success is built on owner and roaster Jen Apodaca's two decades of experience roasting beans.
In coffee-crazed East Bay, one cafe and roaster comes out on top
Mother Tongue Cafe & Bar is two years old, but its success is built on owner and roaster Jen Apodaca's two decades of experience roasting beans.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Mother Tongue Cafe & Bar is two years old, but its success is built on owner and roaster Jen Apodaca's two decades of experience roasting beans.
The program at the South Berkeley Senior Center, though just 2 years old, has quickly become a key community space for over 100 creative older locals.
Older Berkeleyans plead for free ceramics program to stay open during senior center remodel
The program at the South Berkeley Senior Center, though just 2 years old, has quickly become a key community space for over 100 creative older locals.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:07 PM
The program at the South Berkeley Senior Center, though just 2 years old, has quickly become a key community space for over 100 creative older locals.
Over 74,000 Alameda County residents on Covered California plans could see health insurance premiums increase if tax credits aren't extended.
Many East Bay residents consider giving up health insurance with premiums set to skyrocket
Over 74,000 Alameda County residents on Covered California plans could see health insurance premiums increase if tax credits aren't extended.
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December 2, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Over 74,000 Alameda County residents on Covered California plans could see health insurance premiums increase if tax credits aren't extended.
A newcomer on the scene, La Loulou crushed the competition and elicited effusive praise from Nosh voters.
At the East Bay’s best wine bar, the bathroom wins as much praise as the French vibes and vintages
A newcomer on the scene, La Loulou crushed the competition and elicited effusive praise from Nosh voters.
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December 2, 2025 at 9:39 PM
A newcomer on the scene, La Loulou crushed the competition and elicited effusive praise from Nosh voters.
Berkeley is using local funding rather than a FEMA grant to pay for a seismic retrofit at a community center.
FEMA delays could cost Berkeley an $836,000 federal grant
Berkeley is using local funding rather than a FEMA grant to pay for a seismic retrofit at a community center.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Berkeley is using local funding rather than a FEMA grant to pay for a seismic retrofit at a community center.
It's been a fixture of downtown for 20 years. It’s the second big Berkeley bookstore closure this year.
Half Price Books closes its downtown Berkeley store after 20 years
It's been a fixture of downtown for 20 years. It’s the second big Berkeley bookstore closure this year.
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December 2, 2025 at 12:23 AM
It's been a fixture of downtown for 20 years. It’s the second big Berkeley bookstore closure this year.
The crash, which also involved two cars, happened around 3 p.m. near University Avenue. The motorcycle rider has not yet been identified.
Motorcyclist killed in Berkeley Interstate 80 crash
The crash, which also involved two cars, happened around 3 p.m. near University Avenue. The motorcycle rider has not yet been identified.
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December 2, 2025 at 12:13 AM
The crash, which also involved two cars, happened around 3 p.m. near University Avenue. The motorcycle rider has not yet been identified.
Joyce Tang has built Bake Sum into a nationally acclaimed pastry powerhouse in the five years since it opened. Nosh readers voted it the best bakery of 2025.
Former pandemic pop-up rises up to claim East Bay’s best bakery title
Joyce Tang has built Bake Sum into a nationally acclaimed pastry powerhouse in the five years since it opened. Nosh readers voted it the best bakery of 2025.
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December 1, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Joyce Tang has built Bake Sum into a nationally acclaimed pastry powerhouse in the five years since it opened. Nosh readers voted it the best bakery of 2025.
The East Bay Regional Park District has unveiled its design for the North Basin Strip. No funds have yet been allocated to the project.
The $25M plan for a new Berkeley shoreline park
The East Bay Regional Park District has unveiled its design for the North Basin Strip. No funds have yet been allocated to the project.
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December 1, 2025 at 4:06 PM
The East Bay Regional Park District has unveiled its design for the North Basin Strip. No funds have yet been allocated to the project.