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Berkeleyside
21 Jul 23:36 • Tony Hicks

Workers at Berkeley’s Graduate by Hilton hotel push to unionize

They say employees are underpaid and the hotel is understaffed.

Berkeleyside
21 Jul 20:03 • Susan Muscarella

Remembering Robert Cole, who turned Cal Performances into a global powerhouse

He made Cal Performances a destination for the world's most celebrated artists and companies — the Bolshoi, Alvin Ailey, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Yo-Yo Ma and countless more.

Berkeleyside
21 Jul 19:06 • Momo Chang

Milk Cloud’s West Berkeley soft opening scheduled, Divan now serving dinner, a new popsicle spot arrives and more openings

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

Berkeleyside
21 Jul 13:09 • Ashley McBride

Measure C has sent $53M to Alameda County childcare centers

Revenue from the sales tax has helped preschools stay afloat in Berkeley and beyond. Soon, the measure will also set a $25 minimum wage for childcare workers.

Berkeleyside
20 Jul 22:06 • Emma Gallegos | EdSource

ICE has detained more than 650 California children under Trump’s deportation crackdown

Most of the arrests happened in California communities, rather than at the border. The data comes from a project based at UC Berkeley.

Berkeleyside
20 Jul 21:36 • Nathan Dalton

New improv comedy theater in downtown Berkeley aims to ‘cultivate queer joy’

Two people acting intense on a stage with two chairs and the words Provocation Theatre on the wall behind them

Provocation Theatre hosts weekend performances and classes for the quiet, the thoughtful, the loud and the funny. A four-day festival this weekend is themed “Bigger, Better, More Gay!”

Berkeleyside
20 Jul 14:33 • Roselyn Romero

Expanded pretrial services helped more people stay out of jail in Alameda County, court data shows

Repeat arrests of participants dropped from 43% to 18%, but the program’s funding expires in December.

Berkeleyside
20 Jul 12:03 • Family of Claire Sheridan

Remembering Claire Sheridan, who founded groundbreaking degree program for professional dancers at St. Mary’s College

She also worked as a dance educator for the San Francisco Ballet and developed the dance program at the Athenian School in Danville.

Berkeleyside
17 Jul 22:03 • Daniel Ekonde

Ashby BART developers show what housing could look like, and how long it’ll take

Renderings from the developers show five apartment buildings rising over what is now the station's parking lot. Here’s the first public look at what the project could become.

Berkeleyside
17 Jul 19:36 • Momo Chang

Berkeley Mexican spot Gallego’s quietly goes dark, plus more East Bay restaurant closures

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

Berkeleyside
17 Jul 19:03 • Local sponsor

Downsizing? Here’s what you need to know first

Red Oak Realty offers advice to homeowners considering their next move.

Berkeleyside
17 Jul 14:24 • Daniel Ekonde

Strolling the street with drink in hand could be legalized in 5 Berkeley nightlife area

Next year, during certain times in proposed “entertainment zones,” you may be allowed to order booze from a bar and sip it outside places like Berkeley Rep, La Marcha or Chez Panisse.

Berkeleyside
17 Jul 00:27 • Berkeleyside Staff

The Wire: Berkeley teen swims from Ireland to Scotland; a tour of Richard Pryor’s Berkeley

A girl in a swim cap and goggles covered in a thick white paste smiles for the camera

Also: A photo spread of student protesters in the Berkeley High yearbook is under investigation by the district because it includes a photo of a student holding a sign justifying the Oct. 7 attack.

Berkeleyside
16 Jul 21:33 • Hope Muñoz

5 trash cleanup volunteer groups you can join in Berkeley

Litter and illegal dumping are a problem from the Marina to Grizzly Peak. Here’s what people are doing to help — and how you can pitch in.

Berkeleyside
16 Jul 19:36 • Madeline Taub

Dish & Tell: The story behind Good to Eat’s BBQ fried chicken cutlet

One of the most popular dishes at the Emeryville restaurant is inspired by chef Tony Tung's favorite afterschool snack while growing up in Taiwan.

Berkeleyside
16 Jul 14:03 • Alex N. Gecan

Council gives Berkeley police easier access to other agencies’ dogs, helicopters

Opponents accused the council of militarizing a department they feel cannot be trusted, while police said access to dogs and aircraft will help them save lives and solve crimes.

Berkeleyside
16 Jul 13:06 • Karen Nguyen Vo and Andrew Gilbert

Around Berkeley: Central Works’ final production, Elmwood Beer Crawl, game convention

Other events include a car meet on Fourth Street, a tragicomedy performance at Live Oak Park and a tank house walking tour.

Berkeleyside
15 Jul 21:18 • Felicia Mello

Should UC bring back the SAT for admissions?

UC officials will speed up a decision on whether to revive a standardized testing requirement, after a push led by UC Berkeley math professors.

Berkeleyside
15 Jul 19:54 • Nico Savidge

Berkeley taps ‘safe streets leader’ as new public works chief

People ride bikes along a wide two-way bike lane that is painted green.

Coming from Oakland and San Francisco, Jamie Parks will oversee the department handling street paving, safety projects and other city infrastructure.

Berkeleyside
15 Jul 19:24 • Skylla Mumana

There/There brings new energy to former Friends and Family Space

Oakland’s newest queer bar has caviar bumps, cruising corners and your Ex’s Ex.

Berkeleyside
15 Jul 16:30 • Street Spirit

Remembering Terry Messman, founding editor of Street Spirit homeless newspaper

A prophetic voice in the world of homeless journalism, he was a lifelong advocate for peace, justice, and the people whose voices are often left unheard.

Berkeleyside
14 Jul 20:33 • Alex N. Gecan and Vanessa Arredondo

ICE, State Department run immigration operation in Berkeley, won’t share details

A close-up shot of a tactical vest with a patch that reads "police/ICE"

Federal officials have not confirmed who, if anyone, they detained or arrested, or their basis for doing so. Berkeley police do not cooperate with immigration agents, part of the city’s sanctuary policies.

Berkeleyside
14 Jul 19:03 • Momo Chang

New smash burger spot and cafe land around Cal campus, and Nudi Blue launches a la carte service

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

Berkeleyside
14 Jul 14:03 • Jose Fermoso

Travel is down at Oakland airport

Despite OAK changing its name to boost business, spiking jet fuel costs and higher ticket prices are dampening travel demand.

Berkeleyside
13 Jul 22:03 • Alex N. Gecan

North Berkeley post office has been closed for weeks due to internet outage

The U.S. Postal Service said the Solano Avenue branch would resume services soon but did not say exactly when. People could access their post office boxes as of Monday.

Berkeleyside
13 Jul 19:33 • Calliope Arkilic

Protein ice cream? We got the scoop on Berkeley’s newest sweet spot

Serotonin Scoops makes ice cream with extra protein, prebiotics and no added sugar.

Berkeleyside
13 Jul 17:12 • Momo Chang and Tovin Lapan

South Berkeley cafes Milyar and Zing among June closures

Kuboba Spot, 84 Viet, True Burger and Koja Kitchen were also among the recent East Bay restaurant closures.

Berkeleyside
13 Jul 16:03 • Roselyn Romero and Alex N. Gecan

What are Flock cameras, and why are they controversial in Berkeley?

Police can track vehicle movements with Flock's license plate-reading cameras and have asked for more Flock hardware to build out a network of fixed-surveillance cameras. Critics say the tools are ripe for abuse.

Berkeleyside
13 Jul 12:03 • Tracey Taylor

Hand-drawn polls on utility poles quiz neighbors about West Berkeley’s soul

Man in orange top and jeans stands beside a utility pole smiling.

Pole Poll #1: Is the defining sound of West Berkeley the train whistle, the Bayer alarm, a murder of crows or the bicycle megaphone man?

Berkeleyside
13 Jul 10:12 • Marlo De La Mora

Remembering Paloma Foster, UC Berkeley student leader and mother of 2 who died in car crash

The 35-year-old Cal transfer student, who overcame foster care and incarceration, is remembered for her compassion and resilience. She was studying public policy to improve the lives of people who grew up like her.