The Berkeley Wire: 11.27.19
News about Berkeley from around the web.
Archives November 2019
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House fire on Oxford Street kills the three dogs of owner of La Note restaurant
The fire also heavily damaged Dorothée Mitrani’s home.
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Can an unfinished but ‘usable’ basement space be taxed? Berkeley says ‘yes’ and the courts have agreed
A number of property owners are challenging how the city assesses special taxes. They believe they have been overcharged and are seeking redress.
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Big Screen Berkeley: ‘The Man with the Silver Case’ and ‘8’
The Another Hole in the Head film festival, which presents an ‘excursion into the realms of science fiction, fantasy, and horror’ is showing two of the best films of the year.
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The East Bay restaurants that opened and closed in November
Boichik Bagels, Spinning Bones and Superhero Desserts join 16 businesses that opened in November; 10 closed, including Flora, Bacheesos Berkeley and Doña Tomás.
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Innovative, creative, family-friendly ‘The Tale of Despereaux: a New Musical’ at Berkeley Rep
The production wonderfully captures the whimsical spirit of Kate DiCamillo’s Newbery Medal-winning 2003 book.
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Capoeira school secures funding from Berkeley to help purchase its building
The 40-year-old Capoeira Foundation has brought thousands to Berkeley and now hopes to own its home.
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Berkeley officials could address illegal dumping, street safety and more with extra money in the budget
It’s that time of year again: when Berkeley officials review the budget to make sure the city’s June financial projections were on track and decide exactly how to spend — and save — its extra revenue.
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Opinion: Despite small numbers, Berkeley should generously fund homeless families
Since only 5% of the homeless in Berkeley are families, the city manager is recommending the bulk of Measure P’s $3 million go to individuals. That is a mistake.
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Bites: Popoca Salvadoran cuisine; Lovely’s burgers are back; Palmetto to bring ‘American tropical’ to Uptown
Catch up on the latest East Bay food news and events.
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What are the 3 ballot measures BUSD is asking voters to approve in March 2020?
BUSD is asking voters to help fund everything from solar panels to English teachers salaries.
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Mama Lamees: Palestinian comfort food finds a home in Emeryville
Through food, Lamees Dahbour has found new opportunities, a livelihood and pride sharing Palestinian culture in her adopted homeland.
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Family, friends say insanity plea means no justice in Emilie Inman murder case
A devastating murder case concluded Friday in Alameda County Superior Court with a judge finding Pablo Gomez Jr. not guilty by reason of insanity and confining the convicted killer to a state mental hospital for decades.
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Berkeley police investigate gunfire at Berkeley Marina
Police are investigating gunfire at the Berkeley Marina just before 5:15 p.m., authorities report.
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California Restaurant Association sues Berkeley over natural gas ban
The California Restaurant Association filed a lawsuit against the city of Berkeley in federal court Thursday over its decision in July to ban natural gas in many new buildings.
