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Berkeleyside
00:36 • Felicia Mello

Trump administration claims UC Berkeley law school discriminates against white, Asian applicants

The finding by the Justice and Education departments comes in the wake of similar investigations at UC medical schools. Law school dean Erwin Chemerinsky said the school does not give any race-based preferences.

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23:30 • Skylla Mumana

A Berkeley restaurant worker’s week-long saga in ICE detention

When an Oceanview Diner manager was detained at the Oakland Airport, friends, family and coworkers rallied to track him down and fight for his release.

Berkeleyside
22:03 • Joanne Furio

‘Rain or shine, I go’: Meet the people who fish at the Berkeley Marina

A man in a red jacket and backwards ballcap holds a fishing pole next to a body of water and pier

Some will brave any weather for the chance to catch a halibut or striped bass. But most of them value the community and the break from the daily grind above all.

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19:06 • Momo Chang

Two temporary closures in Berkeley, plus multiple long running Oakland restaurants shutter

Pagararung Thai Cuisine, The Coffee Mill, and Home of Chicken and Waffles all closed after multiple decades in business.

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08 Sep 22:42 • Darwin BondGraham

Prescribed burn on Angel Island brings smoke, unhealthy air into Berkeley

The state park and Cal Fire are reducing dangerous vegetation today. Many unofficial air quality sensors registered AQIs above 150 in Berkeley.

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08 Sep 20:42 • Jose Fermoso

Waymo gets green light to operate in Berkeley

Waymo has won official approval to deploy driverless cars in Berkeley and other East Bay cities. Meanwhile, golden Tesla Cybercabs have been spotted in Oakland.

Berkeleyside
08 Sep 19:33 • Felicia Mello

7 questions for UC Berkeley’s new student body president

Margaret Solomon said she found her voice on campus. Now she wants to create more ways for students to build community.

Berkeleyside
08 Sep 19:03 • Momo Chang

New game cafe debuts, McQueen soft opens new pub, and more East Bay openings

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

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08 Sep 16:03 • Local sponsor

Red Oak Realty programs let sellers prep homes now, pay at closing

Buyers are paying over asking for move-in-ready homes — and new programs are helping sellers get there without spending cash up front.

Berkeleyside
08 Sep 14:15 • Nathan Dalton

Shop Talk: Ledger’s Liquors changes hands; new family-owned vet clinic opens on Shattuck

April Rose Provisions highlights local food products, and a new Italian gift store called Sweet Regalia opens on College.

Berkeleyside
04 Sep 22:03 • Nico Savidge

Hopkins bike lane opponents sue to block project

An older-model Porsche backs into a parking space, while dozens of people on bicycles mill around

Longtime critics of the project allege the plan for new protected bike lanes violates California environmental law and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Berkeleyside
04 Sep 19:33 • Momo Chang

Baba’s House, 13 Orphans announce final days, and 2 Oakland restaurants shut down after 20 years

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

Berkeleyside
04 Sep 16:03 • Momo Chang

Swiss chocolate giant, new Vietnamese, Afghan and Salvadoran options mark August openings

Laderach Switzerland, Broken Dreams, Angela's Eatery, and El Balompie are among the recent restaurant debuts around the East Bay.

Berkeleyside
04 Sep 14:09 • Vanessa Arredondo

Does your Berkeley student have a disability? Here’s what to know about BUSD’s special education services.

Berkeley Unified serves more than 1,100 students with special needs, but navigating services can be complicated. We created this guide to help families understand the system and get support.

Berkeleyside
04 Sep 14:09 • Vanessa Arredondo

¿Tiene su hijo(a) que estudia en Berkeley alguna discapacidad?

Hemos creado una guía para ayudar a las familias a entender el sistema de educación especial de BUSD y obtener apoyo.

Berkeleyside
04 Sep 01:00 • Berkeleyside Staff

The Wire: Norway’s new king is UC Berkeley alum; goat on the loose in the city

Also: Law Students for Justice in Palestine says it was banned from tabling at Berkeley Law’s activities fair because of the group’s bylaw barring Zionist speakers.

Berkeleyside
03 Sep 19:30 • Momo Chang

The East Bay bakeries that spawned a new generation of Asian American pastry chefs

The talent behind Bake Sum, Grand Opening and other celebrated bakeries reveal the training grounds for their taste buds.

Berkeleyside
03 Sep 19:00 • Nico Savidge

Berkeley sees uptick in rabid bat cases

Public health officials have issued a warning to doctors after identifying five rabid bats so far this year.

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03 Sep 13:03 • Karen Nguyen Vo and Andrew Gilbert

Around Berkeley: Fantastic Negrito concert, Bizerkeley Food Fest, luchador wrestlers

Other events include Berkeley Rep's latest play "The Cook," an author talk on mushrooms and an exhibition on the "hidden layers" of AI.

Berkeleyside
03 Sep 12:21 • Harvey Dong

Remembering Beatrice Tam Dong, longtime activist and co-owner of Eastwind Books of Berkeley

She supported the TWLF 1969 strike for Ethnic Studies as a high school student. Later she was a labor activist during the 1974 Jung Sai strike and was elected to the executive board of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union.

Berkeleyside
03 Sep 00:06 • Vanessa Arredondo and Hope Muñoz

A new Berkeley legal clinic is helping Bay Area immigrants navigate the complexities of asylum

The nonprofits Partnerships for Trauma Recovery and East Bay Sanctuary Covenant started the pilot project this year to fill a crucial service gap for refugees and newcomers who’ve survived violence.

Berkeleyside
02 Sep 22:36 • Iris Kwok and Skylla Mumana

Freshmen Food Guide: The Berkeley restaurants every Cal student should know

From the restaurants that provide the most grub for your buck to the best cafes for a late-night study session, here are the 33 Berkeley spots every newcomer should try.

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02 Sep 17:03 • Local sponsor

Berkeley entrepreneurs help kids learn to learn

Curiosities AI, a learning app, and Classroom Matters, a study skills center, both aim to support students.

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02 Sep 13:27 • Daniel Ekonde

Berkeley’s 5 1/2 Street renamed for city employee who created affordable housing

At the Berkeley Redevelopment Agency, Wayne Jeronimus worked on housing rehabilitation, new construction and affordable housing.

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01 Sep 22:06 • Ally Markovich

Where to go for last-minute camping near Berkeley this Labor Day weekend

Didn’t plan ahead? We’ve got tips for finding a scenic spot to sleep under the stars — even when traditional campsites are already reserved.

Berkeleyside
01 Sep 21:15 • Nico Savidge

$125M for Golden Gate Fields park clears Legislature

A view of a horse racing track from the grandstand, with the track and infield visible

Lawmakers signed off on a plan to use $125 million from a state parks and climate bond to help buy the former horse racing track in Berkeley and Albany. Newsom is expected to approve it.

Berkeleyside
01 Sep 20:42 • Skylla Mumana

Crossing over: What East Bay restaurants encounter when they open in San Francisco

A wave of East Bay restaurants, including Gregoire and Grand Lake Kitchen, has landed in San Francisco in the past year. Here’s what their owners have learned about expanding.

Berkeleyside
01 Sep 19:24 • Felicia Mello

Former Cal softball player says ex-coach coerced her into sexual relationship

The player has filed a lawsuit accusing UC Berkeley of failing to protect her from abuse. Former head coach Chelsea Spencer resigned abruptly last year.

Berkeleyside
31 Aug 21:27 • Skylla Mumana

Top Dog plans new Berkeley location

After closing all but the original location, the 60-year-old Berkeley-born hot dog spot is ready to expand again.

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31 Aug 20:33 • Local sponsor

Historic La Loma house coming on the market

The renovation of 1514 La Loma Ave. has made the house modern and sustainable, while preserving the architectural heritage of the home designed by John Knox Ballantine Jr.