Shop Talk: McGuire; Twisted Thistle; Dave’s Records; Tesla; Oaks Jewelers
Several Berkeley businesses have been on the move, while a new service and maintenance center for Tesla owners is about to open.
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Berkeley council says yes, for now, to electric scooters
Despite clear qualms, the Berkeley City Council said yes Tuesday to a staff proposal to bring shared electric scooters to Berkeley in 2019.
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Despite sale of building, 48-year-old Berkeley Natural Grocery will stay open
Before putting the building up for sale, the seller signed a five-year lease with a five-year option to protect the business.
The East Bay restaurants that opened and closed in November
Creekwood and Western Pacific now serving Berkeley; Marin Pizza takes place of Farm Burger; FOB Kitchen at Juhu Beach Club space; Bierhaus, Co Nam and Burlap Coffee to Oakland. Some significant closures too.
Ici Ice Cream shop closes abruptly, bids Berkeley ‘au revoir’
Berkeley's popular Ici ice cream shop has closed both of its locations according to a Thursday Instagram post by the business.
Shop Talk: Savvy Rest; Performance Bicycle; Fall Rush; R. Kassman Piano
Catch up on the latest news about Berkeley's independent local businesses.
Berkeley moves forward with plan to install ‘smart kiosks’ in shopping districts
The devices will offer free interactive maps, transit information, calendars of events, business listings, and emergency services, but not everyone likes the idea.
Berkeley’s shuttered Pacific Steel owes around $1M in severance pay to workers
The company did reach a settlement to pay off hundreds of thousands of dollars it owed to workers' health and pension funds.
Oakland wins big in Bib Gourmand picks for good food at moderate prices
Out of 68 Bay Area restaurants, 14 of this year's recommendations have locations in the East Bay.
Who do you turn to when you hear a helicopter overhead?
We relish the trust that so many Berkeleyans put in us to cover what’s happening in the city rapidly, accurately and fairly. But as a membership-powered newsroom, we can’t do this without you.
Post Office marks 70 years of music recording in Berkeley with special postmark
The Post Office has issued a postmark to celebrate Berkeley's rich history of music recording, including at Fantasy Studios, and will hold a celebration downtown Saturday.
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