The Berkeley Wire: 11.27.19
News about Berkeley from around the web.
Archives November 27, 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 DorothĂ©e 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 Tomås.
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Innovative, creative, family-friendly âThe Tale of Despereaux: a New Musicalâ at Berkeley Rep
The production wonderfully captures the whimsical spirit of Kate DiCamilloâs Newbery Medal-winning 2003 book.
