This log cabin in Albany is home to one of the East Bay’s favorite breakfast spots
Once a former speakeasy and an off-track betting den, Sam's Log Cabin serves hearty daytime meals with a focus on locally sourced ingredients and building community.
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Big Screen Berkeley: ‘The Captain’
Highly recommended: Based on a true story, 'The Captain' tells the story of a chronic grifter who did whatever was necessary as WW2 waned to save his own skin.
Trio arrested after 2 Berkeley Marina auto burglaries and 1 more south of campus
Police arrested three people earlier this week after a pair of auto burglaries at the Berkeley Marina and another auto burglary south of the UC Berkeley campus, authorities report.
Almost 60-year-old Brennan’s Restaurant in Berkeley is closing
The restaurant and sports bar will close on Sept. 15 and follows the closure of other Berkeley stalwarts like Hs Lordships, Caffe Mediterraneum and Oscar's.
Cupcakin’ Bake Shop is taking over Virginia Bakery in Berkeley
Owner Lila Owens is expanding her gourmet cupcake business and will soon have three locations — two in Berkeley and one in Oakland.
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Downed power lines close streets near North Berkeley BART
Police and PG&E are on the scene near the North Berkeley BART station for downed power lines and a blown transformer, authorities report.
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Arts
Playing Berkeley: Ed Reed and Sam Priven, veteran cat and young lion
There's a wealth of great music coming up, including jazz singer and master balladeer Ed Reed, 24-year-old saxophonist Sam Previn, HowellDevine and the Freight Fiddle Summit.
The Berkeley Wire: 08.16.18
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Opinion: Jovanka Beckles’ support for Jill Stein reflects her concern for justice and equality
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Opinion: City Council should place charter amendment for a new Berkeley police commission on ballot
