All Power Labs: Using the spirit of Burning Man to address climate change
[Sponsored] Berkeley-based All Power Labs makes machines that generate carbon-negative energy from agriculture waste materials.
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Microsoft opens new office in Berkeley, a first for the East Bay
The company wanted space to consolidate the two artificial intelligence companies it purchased in 2019 — and to be close to UC Berkeley.
Bites: Moxy Beer Garden closed; changes at Filippo’s; Boileroom soft opens
Catch up on the latest East Bay food news and events.
A private equity firm wants to buy ‘.org’ for $1 billion. A Berkeley-based cooperative says, ‘not so fast’
Bill Woodcock talks to Berkeleyside about why a cooperative is trying to interfere with the sale of .org, the digital home to the world’s nonprofits.
Shop Talk: Outdoor Supply Hardware opens; The Sink Factory to move; Berkeley Sports closes
Neighbors in West Berkeley are celebrating a new hardware store; a sporting goods store that served the community for over 50 years has closed; and a spot specializing in antique plumbing parts is relocating.
Berkeley’s new disposable cup law is now in effect, but here’s why you might not realize it yet
The Single Use Disposable Foodware and Litter Reduction Ordinance went into effect on Jan. 1, but many restaurants and cafés are not in compliance with the new law.
Shop Talk: After nearly 60 years, Bill’s Men’s Shop on Telegraph Avenue is closing
Also: Gift store Pot-Pourri will open in North Berkeley in mid-January; and Radbird Fashion will move temporarily so its space can be retrofitted.
Urban Ore pushes for zero waste by finding treasures in trash
[Sponsored] West Berkeley-based Urban Ore is a treasure trove of unique upcycled gifts with interesting backstories.
Bites: Salvage Hausu vegan sushi pop-up; benefit for La Note owner; Bay Area crab season is here
Catch up on the latest East Bay food news and events.
East Bay restaurants that are open on Christmas day
Looking to eat out on Christmas Day? We’ve compiled a list of nearly 30 spots in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond that are ready to serve on Dec. 25.
The Bay Area’s first spizzicheria is headed to Berkeley
At Casa Barotti, Turin native Daniele Carsano wants to bring the casual dining style from his home country, along with regional Italian street fare.
Shop Talk: Party Heaven; School of Rock
A party supplies store that has operated in Berkeley for 41 years across several locations is closing, but not before a blow-out sale; meanwhile there’s a new rock-n’-roll school in town.
