The Berkeley Wire: 11.15.18
News about Berkeley from around the web.
Archives November 15, 2018
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Berkeley zoning board to 12-story developer: ‘Funk this thing up’
Zoning board members got their first chance to weigh in on plans for a new 12-story building proposed on Shattuck at Berkeley Way. Their advice? Have some fun with the design so it reflects more of Berkeley’s quirkiness.
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Berkeley air quality moves to ‘very unhealthy,’ AQI of 246
The air quality in Berkeley worsened throughout the day on Thursday.
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Berkeley schools, Cal closed Friday due to air quality; Saturday farmers market canceled
The poor air quality in Berkeley has prompted schools, colleges and outdoor events to shut down.
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East Bay diners, hof braus, waterfront buffets open on Thanksgiving day
Enjoy traditional turkey meals with all the trimmings at these old-school, family-friendly spots.
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Berkeley Unified takes steps toward revoking REALM’s charter
The Berkeley School Board took the first steps towards revocation Wednesday night, but officials said they hope to avoid following through.
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Treasures from Mali with Orchestra Gold; Ben Goldberg’s Archimedes Lullaby
Recommended: Mariam Diakité and Orchestra Gold which is devoted to the surging, horn-driven sound that made Mali a creative force; and clarinetist Ben Goldberg premieres a new evening-length work.
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Big Screen Berkeley: ‘El Angel’
One of the better recent crime films concludes with an army of police closing in on its prey. Our protagonist worries not: he’ll meet it with a song in his heart, a spring in his step and bullets in his gun.
