The It List: Five things to do in Berkeley, weekend of April 19-21

By Lance KnobelApril 193 p.m.April 20, 2019

A traditional egg hunt, college fair, avant-garde art, the 49th Earth Day and Cal vs Stanford in women's tennis, all this weekend.

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Berkeley’s People’s Park was born 50 years ago today

By Tom DalzellApril 208 a.m.April 20, 2019

The creation and destruction of People's Park took 25 days in 1969. April 20 marks the 50th anniversary of the beginning of the building of the park.

Top Stories

Bizarre elementary school sickness remains unsolved

By Natalie OrensteinApril 191:31 p.m.April 19, 2019

A day after 50 kids mysteriously fell ill at Malcolm X Elementary, authorities are still scratching their heads, trying to determine the cause of the sickness.

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Berkeley Food Pantry marks 50 years of feeding the hungry

By Tony HicksApril 1910:34 a.m.April 19, 2019

The pantry, launched during the tumultuous spring of 1969, feeds 1,700 people a month and gives away 180,000 pounds of food a year.

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Sponsored

Bay Area Book Festival highlights power of works in translation

By Local sponsorApril 1910:05 a.m.April 20, 2019

[Sponsored] Interest in translated literature – often ignored by major publishers – remains high in Berkeley.

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A new reality in Berkeley? Multi-million dollar homes for all-cash SF buyers

By Daphne WhiteApril 197 a.m.April 20, 2019

Houses in Berkeley are being given total rebuilds and high-end finishes to appeal, it seems, to transplants from across the bay looking for pleasant, walkable neighborhoods.

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City

Harris, Sanders lead presidential candidates in Berkeley fundraising

By Lance KnobelApril 188 a.m.April 18, 2019

If you're a Democratic candidate for president, you can certainly find someone in Berkeley who will donate to your campaign.

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Mayor calls on UC Berkeley to do thorough analysis of jump in student enrollment

By Frances DinkelspielApril 812:57 p.m.April 8, 2019

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Berkeley now estimates 2K people experience homelessness in the city during the year

By Frances DinkelspielApril 51 p.m.April 8, 2019

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Citing death threats against mayor, Berkeley gets restraining order against activist RunningWolf

By Emilie RagusoApril 43:26 p.m.April 4, 2019

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Berkeley affirms ban on overnight RV parking — once permit system is in place

By Emilie RagusoMarch 273:14 a.m.April 4, 2019

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Crime & Safety

Berkeley crash map: Fewer injuries to pedestrians and cyclists in March

By Emilie RagusoApril 179 a.m.April 18, 2019

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2 men charged after 8 gunshots Saturday in Southside Berkeley

By Emilie RagusoApril 163:10 p.m.April 16, 2019

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Berkeley police seek driver of hit-and-run of cyclist who later died

By Natalie OrensteinApril 155:17 p.m.April 16, 2019

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Foam from garbage truck fire likely was ‘primary culprit’ in steelhead trout kill

By Emilie RagusoApril 153:49 p.m.April 17, 2019

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Real Estate

Home Truths: Interactive map — 50,000 residences coming to the East Bay

By Local sponsorApril 1712:45 p.m.April 17, 2019

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A vision for Berkeley’s old Pacific Steel Casting site: A hub for industrial innovation

By Frances DinkelspielMarch 63:34 p.m.March 18, 2019

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Berkeley homeowner caught in costly code violation spiral

By Kate Darby RauchMarch 53:39 p.m.March 18, 2019

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Berkeley officials push for zoning reform to boost ‘missing middle’ housing

By Emilie RagusoFeb. 269 a.m.March 18, 2019

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Schools

Mysterious substance sickens dozens at Berkeley elementary school

By Natalie OrensteinApril 182:40 p.m.April 18, 2019

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School Notebook: Rezoning middle schools, new spending, student art

By Natalie OrensteinApril 173:39 p.m.April 17, 2019

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San Francisco school administrator is finalist for Berkeley Unified superintendent job

By Natalie OrensteinApril 1612:15 p.m.April 16, 2019

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REALM Charter School a step closer to closing — or merging with online chain

By Natalie OrensteinApril 153:11 p.m.April 16, 2019

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Nosh

Fruit and vegetables at the Berkeley Food Pantry

Berkeley Food Pantry marks 50 years of feeding the hungry

The staff at Standard Fare, a farm-to-table restaurant at The Berkeley Kitchens.

The Berkeley Kitchens: An epicenter for some of the East Bay’s best food makers

Bites: Yimm brings home-style Thai to Rockridge; free sandwiches at The Bird for 4/20

By Sarah HanApril 1711:30 a.m.April 17, 2019

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Trinidadian food cart Daniel’s Caribbean Kitchen returns to Berkeley, will open restaurant in West Oakland

By Cirrus WoodApril 1610:30 a.m.April 16, 2019

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Slow Food East Bay’s new dinner series celebrates immigrant chefs and food traditions

By Alix WallApril 1510:21 a.m.April 15, 2019

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Arts

‘Queer California: Untold Stories’ at OMCA is distinctive and illuminating

By Emily S. MendelApril 181 p.m.April 17, 2019

Although it is a large exhibit, featuring the work of over 70 artists, archivists, curators and other collaborators, the new show can only scratch the surface in exploring those who identify with the LGBTQ+ community.

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Another side of Zimbabwe with Mokoomba; Ed Simon plays at home

By Andrew GilbertApril 189 a.m.April 18, 2019

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Big Screen Berkeley: More SF Int’l Film Festival; ‘Amazing Grace’

By John SealApril 177 a.m.April 16, 2019

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Business

Berkeley Patients Group celebrates 20th 4/20 with up to 50% off products, tips for consumers

By Local sponsorApril 1810 a.m.April 17, 2019

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Shop Talk: The Cutting Edge; Compass Real Estate; Kid Dynamo

By Mary CorbinApril 169:44 a.m.April 16, 2019

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Sad to see her move, Berkeley community steps in to build flower shop owner a new space

By Tony HicksApril 32 p.m.April 5, 2019

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Kitchen fire shutters Berkeley’s Grégoire restaurant for a few weeks

By Frances DinkelspielApril 311:41 a.m.April 3, 2019

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Community

Bahá’ís of Berkeley celebrate Naw Ruz

By Melati CitrawirejaApril 1512:45 p.m.April 15, 2019

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The It List: Five things to do in Berkeley, weekend of April 12-14

By Lance KnobelApril 122:41 p.m.April 14, 2019

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When being homeless means giving up your beloved dog

By Chris PolydoroffApril 103:20 p.m.April 11, 2019

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Berkeleyside reporter a finalist for national education reporting award

By Berkeleyside staffApril 84:49 p.m.April 8, 2019

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Opinion: Berkeley needs to move decisively to address the racial disparities in policing

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Opinion: Teacher-only housing? Just say no, Berkeley

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