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Berkeleyside
21 Sep 15:33 • Local sponsor

Shotgun Players premieres unexpected romance, ‘The Fall Show’

A surreal telling of older love, by Erika Chong Shuch and Charles Mee, starts Sept. 25.

Berkeleyside
21 Sep 14:03 • Joanne Furio

The cold plunge gets its deep dive in new book by Berkeley sports journalist

Chris Ballard, who first plunged on the advice of Steph Curry, explores the history and benefits of frigid waters. Other new Berkeley books examine the golden era of Middle East archeology and how “water poverty” triggers violence.

Berkeleyside
21 Sep 12:09 • Ella Jackson | KQED

Cancer research has saved this Berkeley man’s life. Its future may depend on Trump

A new report reviews major advances in cancer research — and warns of the impact of federal funding cuts.

Berkeleyside
18 Sep 21:03 • Momo Chang

Daruma Sushi changing hands, and Puerto Rican Street Cuisine shut down by fire

A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond and beyond.

Berkeleyside
18 Sep 18:03 • Momo Chang

40-year-old Berkeley brewpub at craft beer pioneer is pouring its final pints

Triple Rock Brewery, opened in 1986 by brothers John and Reid Martin, has announced it will shut down before the end of the year.

Berkeleyside
18 Sep 15:33 • Local sponsor

‘Legally Blonde’ opens Berkeley Playhouse’s season

The musical version of the comedy got seven Tony nominations and London's Olivier Award for Best New Musical.

Berkeleyside
18 Sep 14:33 • KQED

In ‘The Cook’ at Berkeley Rep, revolution is in the air — and the kitchen

Two women on a theater set that's a kitchen in 1950s Cuba

Eduardo Machado’s spellbinding play of political drama and family scandal spans four decades in Cuba.

Berkeleyside
18 Sep 13:03 • Family of Noah Zimmerman

Remembering Noah Zimmerman, political activist and an expert technician

He dropped out of law school at USC to build a Subaru race car from the ground up and later worked at the encampment during Occupy Oakland and at a social services organization in Portland.

Berkeleyside
18 Sep 11:06 • Cecilia Lunaparra, Soli Alpert and Alfred Twu

Opinion: Vote Yes on Measure X for a more efficient Rent Board

Modest changes amending regulations from 2024’s Measure BB will support affordable housing providers and address rare but significant loopholes.

Berkeleyside
18 Sep 00:45 • Berkeleyside Staff

The Wire: Event mocking Charlie Kirk at UC Berkeley draws scrutiny from top State Department official

Also: A Berkeley Law professor is also a cycling world champion, and a profile of Tokyo Fish Market.

Berkeleyside
17 Sep 23:03 • Didi Tang and Fu Ting

Wife of UC Berkeley scholar detained in China asks Trump for help

Min Zin, a scholar of Myanmar politics, has been detained in China for over three months. His wife is urging the president to secure his release when he meets with Xi Jinping next week.

Berkeleyside
17 Sep 19:03 • Calliope Arkilic

How tariffs, war, and supply chains collide in Cafe Colucci’s vegan combo

A period of unprecedented price volatility is reshaping the economics of restaurants and farms. We traced the fallout through a single dish.

Berkeleyside
17 Sep 16:03 • Berkeleyside Staff

Where do I watch Berkeley’s 2026 election candidate forums?

A running list of town halls and debates to learn about who’s running for Berkeley City Council, school board, rent board and more.

Berkeleyside
17 Sep 15:09 • Jose Fermoso

AC Transit director subjected to ‘unwanted physical contact,’ investigation finds

An independent inquiry found that Joel Young inappropriately touched fellow board member Sarah Syed during a meeting last fall. Thanks to redistricting, Young is now running for Syed’s Oakland seat.

Berkeleyside
17 Sep 12:39 • Andrew Gilbert and Karen Nguyen Vo

Around Berkeley: Old Time Music Convention, Coastal Cleanup Day, ‘artisanal’ comedy show

Other events include the Elmwood Wine Walk and a baby gear swap.

Berkeleyside
16 Sep 21:36 • Momo Chang

Itani takes the helm at Delage, Berkeley gets another matcha option, and a coffee pop-up lands on Piedmont

A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

Berkeleyside
16 Sep 19:09 • Kate Darby Rauch

Swimmers have rare, terrifying encounter with Blondie the sea lion near Albany Bulb

Attacks by sea lions are extremely uncommon in the Bay. The incident comes amid a rise in domoic acid poisoning on the California coast, which can lead to odd and aggressive behavior.

Berkeleyside
16 Sep 17:57 • Zac Farber

Our big list of famous Berkeley people

From J. Robert Oppenheimer to Chiura Obata. Alice Waters to Alice Walker. Rita Moreno to the Unabomber. Athletes, activists, architects, artists. Here’s our roundup of over 150 major figures from the city’s past and present.

Berkeleyside
16 Sep 04:36 • Alex N. Gecan

Berkeley sweeps some of Eighth and Harrison homeless encampment

Camp residents said fewer than 20 people had been moved. The longstanding Northwest Berkeley camp remained largely intact.

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15 Sep 20:12 • Family of Judy Clavir Albert

Remembering Judy Gumbo, Berkeley’s original ‘Yippie Girl’

She worked at the Berkeley Barb, helped found the Berkeley Tribe and spent decades involved in radical activism alongside her husband, Stew Albert.

Berkeleyside
15 Sep 19:42 • Momo Chang

A Mid-Autumn Moon Festival collaborative dinner at Peony adds modern twists to traditional Chinese banquet food

Acclaimed chef Gizela Ho and the team at the Oakland Chinatown restaurant braved generational gaps and the hottest day of the year to cook up a creative holiday menu.

Berkeleyside
15 Sep 16:03 • Zac Farber

All the times Berkeley got there first — from inventions to transformations

The jacuzzi. The dog park. The polygraph machine. Single-family zoning. The term “Asian American.” Indigenous Peoples’ Day. And much, much more.

Berkeleyside
15 Sep 12:36 • Alex N. Gecan

City Council could lift tear gas ban, roll back limits on pepper spray

A canister of pepper spray stands on a table next to a police officer

Rule changes up for a vote Tuesday could also loosen restrictions on when Berkeley police can use smoke and pepper spray for crowd control.

Berkeleyside
15 Sep 00:03 • Skylla Mumana

Nosh announces winners of hot sauce showdown

Nosh BreakFest was a blast. See photos from the celebration of the best meal of the day, and find out which Bay Area hot sauces took the trophies in four categories, including people's choice.

Berkeleyside
15 Sep 00:03 • Jose Fermoso

Berkeley low-income transit guide: How to bus, scoot and e-bike for free or at a discount

From Veo Mobility and Lime scooters to discount bus passes, Berkeley residents have a variety of options to make transportation affordable.

Berkeleyside
14 Sep 20:06 • Alex N. Gecan

More Berkeley Hills homes could have to follow ‘Zone Zero’ rules under new state regulations

A neat backyard garden. While the yard has many plants and flowers, the five feet closest to the base of the house are free of all vegetation.

With Berkeley’s own defensible space requirements already in effect for 1,400 homes, hundreds more could soon be subject to new, but more relaxed, state requirements.

Berkeleyside
14 Sep 14:30 • Andrew Gilbert

Taylor Swift stunt double and immigrants telling their stories brought together by new Berkeley festival

The first Berkeley Storytelling Festival will feature workshops, performances and open-mic sessions this weekend, Sept. 18-20.

Berkeleyside
11 Sep 20:33 • Zac Farber

The Wire: Berkeley Lab scientists find strong sign of dark matter; art for fire-safe yards

Also: UC Berkeley has lost its spot in the top 5 on Forbes’ list of the nation’s best colleges.

Berkeleyside
11 Sep 19:18 • Momo Chang

Eggy’s on the move, Sweet Potatoes Up Beet Cafe shuts down and more restaurant closures

A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

Berkeleyside
11 Sep 18:03 • Felicia Mello

Photos: Inside Berkeley City College’s new $94M downtown building

We took a tour of the six-story building, which includes 15 classrooms, art studios and a rooftop terrace with panoramic views.