Nosh 2019 East Bay-made holiday gift guide
From jams to pickles to chocolate, here are 12 gift-worthy eats from local makers — something delicious for everyone on your list.
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For a first-generation Yemeni American, giving back is essential
When Thafir Elzofri was a young student, he was mentored and supported by Berkeley programs. He is repaying the kindness by working for Teach for America.
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Berkeley police arrest 3 youth after attempted carjacking with gun
Berkeley police officers arrested three youth after a report of an attempted armed carjacking on Woolsey Street on Friday afternoon, authorities report.
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Tacos El Tucán ups the ante with quesatacos and other Tijuana-style fare
Just three weeks old, this taqueria in Richmond is already drawing hordes of hungry diners. Find out what the crowds are fussing about.
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Driver hits pedestrian in South Berkeley, sends him to hospital with head injury
A driver struck a man walking in South Berkeley on Wednesday evening, leaving him with a head injury that required medical treatment, authorities report.
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Berkeley to hold open house on making streets safer for pedestrians
Two people have been killed in 2019 while crossing the street; about 89 have been injured.
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Mahsa Vahdat, finding her place in Berkeley
The Iranian vocalist carries thousands of years of culture in her throat and, whenever she sings, she reconstructs a world from which she’s been exiled. Catch her Saturday at the Freight.
The Berkeley Wire: 12.06.19
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Opinion: A community vision for the Ashby and North Berkeley BART stations
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Opinion: Using ‘free speech’ to stop others’ free speech is not saving democracy
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Opinion: Despite small numbers, Berkeley should generously fund homeless families
