Berkeleysider Michael Schaller writes in with what he reckons is a tiny bit of behavioral economics, as popularized in Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein’s book Nudge: I’m interested in creative ways to solve social problems (à la the book Nudge). As a dog owner living near Ashby and Telegraph, I noticed the Whole Foods there now has a “dog [...]
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West Berkeley Walgreens seeks beer/wine approval
A Berkeleyside reader writes in to spread the word about a meeting at the Shattuck Hotel tonight at 7pm between lawyers representing Walgreens and residents local to the Walgreens on San Pablo and Ashby Gilman, Telegraph and Adeline. Walgreens wants to sell beer and wine at the stores, and is required to notify residents living [...]
The Berkeley Wire: 5.6.10
Senate Republicans delay appellate court decision on Berkeley’s Goodwin Liu [The Hill] Chile’s Michelle Bachelet gives “extraordinary” speech at Cal [Santiago Times] Biotech incubator opens up at UC Berkeley [SF Business Times] Venture capital firm Claremont Creek sets up shop near UC [SF Chronicle] City looks at rezoning Telegraph to allow some 3am closures [Berkeley] Berkeley considers [...]
Buy Local Berkeley gears up for new initiatives
Last month Buy Local Berkeley signed up its 400th member. Comic Relief, a comic bookstore on Shattuck, took the honor and the news was broadcast on Buy Local Berkeley’s twitter stream (@buylocalberk). If you live in Berkeley, you will have seen the Buy Local Berkeley logo around — in shop windows and on websites. The organization [...]
Paper or plastic? Or no real choice at all
The gentleman at the check-out (you know the one I mean — he’s distinguished-looking, always works the “15 items or fewer” register), was probably taken aback at how excited I was to see paper bags with handles this morning when I ran in to the Claremont Safeway to grab some groceries. It niggles me the way [...]
The Berkeley Bowl effect
Ever since Berkeley Bowl West opened last June, it’s been my supermarket of choice. What’s not to like? The fruits and vegetables are beyond compare, the prices are reasonable (if I don’t get tempted by some of the French cheeses or some of the more expensive fish), the layout is intelligent, and the parking is [...]
Summer Kitchen: A slow/fast food destination
If you’ve been patronizing the Elmwood’s Summer Kitchen & Bake Shop since it opened last Fall, you’ll probably know that it’s already gained a loyal following. The lunch-time line attests to its popularity — and unscientific observation suggests people are coming from far afield to order up its pulled-pork and slaw sandwiches, wood-fired broccoli and green garlic [...]
Sufficient grounds for Sufficient Grounds to close
Sufficient Grounds, the fabulously named sandwich and coffee shop on Durant Avenue at Sather Lane will serve its last latte on April 20, reports the Daily Californian, after nearly 30 years in business. Owner Anthony Tasoulinh cites a poor relationship with his landlord, what he terms the “unreasonable” $7,500 monthly rent and a drop in [...]
The Berkeley Wire: 4.5.10
Rhapsody at the Bowl — Berkeley Bowl West that is [Weird Combinations] Lance Williams lukewarm about creek plan for street outside his window [Cal Watch] 2020 Vision to kick off pilot programs for minority students in July [Berkeley Voice] Anatomy of a housing crash: high end Berkeley home heads to auction [SFGate] Series of car [...]
Wine Thieves bid to take over Red Wagon space
Red Wagon, the children’s’ clothing store at 2926 Domingo Avenue opposite the Claremont Resort and Spa (pictured left), is to close at the end of the summer. Staff said Red Wagon is expanding its Lafayette store and does not plan to renew its Berkeley lease. Applying to take its place is Wine Thieves, a wine [...]
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