The Berkeley Wire: 09.11.19
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September 11, 2019
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Berkeley Unified might ask voters to pay a teacher tax in 2020
As the district recuperates from millions of dollars in budget cuts, officials are pondering three different ballot measures that would support the schools.
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Opinion: So, Wrecking Ball Coffee, you don’t like the name ‘Gourmet Ghetto’?
A long-time Gourmet Ghetto denizen reveals the origins of the phrase — and suggests some new ones like Garlic Gulch or Borghetto-by-the-Bay.
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Remembering Carl Castleman Smith: Beloved Special Olympics coach, gardener and voracious reader
Carl dedicated his life to working with children and the developmentally disabled and had a wicked sense of humor.
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Bites: Marugame Udon brings fresh noodles and tempura to Berkeley this month; Nido’s Backyard opens
Catch up on the latest East Bay food news and events.
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Tiny houses for low-income youth popping up in Oakland, thanks to Berkeley’s Youth Spirit Artworks
More than 120 people volunteered time on Saturday to help build the tiny homes.
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Shop Talk: Ruby Livingdesign; Chateau Mae; Berkeley Hearing Center; Cal Flowers
New shop brings Korean and Japanese skincare and make-up to downtown Berkeley; plus beloved flower shop moves to Cal, and more.
