The Berkeley Wire: 08.02.18
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August 2, 2018
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The Nosh Wire: 08.02.18
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Police: Berkeley kidnappers wanted 10 pounds of pot, $30,000 to let man live
The man taken from a Berkeley motel room over the weekend “was kidnapped after a marijuana transaction went awry,” police said this week.
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Critics say Berkeley’s exclusive deal with bike share company limits competition
Wonder where rival bike, e-bike and scooter companies are? Berkeley’s requirements make operating tougher than in other cities.
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Saha in Berkeley serves creative Yemeni cuisine you’ve never had before
Mohamed Aboghanem left San Francisco to open the restaurant of his dreams in Berkeley, where he offers inventive, elevated dishes, including vegan-friendly and gluten-free options.
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Berkeley puts rent-control update measure on November ballot
The City Council approved a November ballot measure determining how Berkeley will respond if Costa Hawkins is repealed.
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Prefab housing complex for UC Berkeley students goes up in four days
A four-story apartment building destined to house grad students went up in four days in July, including beds, sinks, sofas, and stoves. It is slated to open this month.
