Police respond to downtown BART for witness report of person with gun
Police briefly detained a man on the platform and three trains did not stop at the station during the investigation.
ArchivesAugust 2019
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E. coli spike at Aquatic Park: City warns against contact with water
A huge increase in E. coli bacteria at the north end of Aquatic Park has caused the city to urge community members to minimize activities that require contact with the water. Warning signs are being posted.
A Night with Cory Wright and his Fellow Hominids
It's rare to be able to catch the Oakland multi-instrumentalist playing his own music and leading his own ensemble, which is one reason Tuesday’s gig at the California Jazz Conservatory is particularly intriguing.
Café Encina in North Oakland opens with pintxos, vermouth spritzers
The friends behind this new Jewel Box neighborhood café were inspired by the food, drinks and vibe of eateries in Spain.
UC Berkeley forges ahead with housing at People’s Park, other sites
Chancellor Carol Christ tells Berkeleyside progress is being made on the university's housing plans. Also: Buildings that might come down because of seismic issues, and the novel experience of a balanced budget.
The East Bay restaurants that opened and closed in August
Berkeley, Oakland, Emeryville, San Leandro, Richmond and San Ramon have welcomed 15 new restaurants this month.
How Quirky is Berkeley? Ask Ophelia and Drac on Virginia Street
Ophelia and Drac live on the front porch at 1616 Virginia St. They have seasonal outfits and often have conversations that are shown in cartoon-type balloon messages on the wall.
With or without wheat, Marina Bay Bakery has loaves for everyone
Dan Gildor runs his bread business out of his Richmond home, selling both 100% whole wheat and gluten-free products at local farmers markets and online for home delivery throughout the East Bay.
Remembering Merrilee Trost: Jazz lover, promoter and friend to many musicians
Merrilee was an early supporter of the Monterey Jazz Festival and played a large role in increasing the awareness of the Berkeley JazzSchool.
Truck driver hits fire hydrant in South Berkeley; water shoots into the air
A large truck struck a fire hydrant Thursday morning in South Berkeley at Ashby Avenue and Sacramento Street, creating a huge geyser in front of Biofuel Oasis.
Opinion: As UC Berkeley starts again, students must remember that ‘no means no’
I overheard a casual conversation at a nail salon about a possible date rape a student experienced. It sickens me that so many perpetrators aren't prosecuted.
Last vacant lot on landmarked Greenwood Common is for sale
The site, known for its mid-century homes, isn't under protective status, but current residents hope the new owner will “be respectful and honor the Common.”
Bites: Horn Barbecue finds a permanent home; World Famous HotBoys heads to Uptown
Catch up on the latest East Bay food news and events.
Opinion: Tunnel Road is dangerous for bicyclists and needs to be reworked
The street turns into three on-ramps for two different highways in a span of fewer than 100 yards. Bicyclists are funneled into a separate lane with no protection.
Who is putting these mysterious medallions around Berkeley?
The silver metal circles starting popping up on Berkeley sidewalks this summer, but no one seems to know who the creator is.
