Healthy foods made in Berkeley build immunity — and community
A host of Berkeley makers and bakers are nourishing locals and protecting minds and bodies from the impacts of COVID-19.
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Subrosa transitions to States Coffee; Dopo to have last service on Oct. 3
Plus, Secret Scoop announces closure; Daughter’s Diner comes to Uptown Oakland; changes for local food justice groups.
‘I’ve never had a month like this; this is the worst I’ve seen.’ Berkeley businesses struggle with few Cal students around
Six months into the pandemic, businesses set up to serve UC Berkeley see little business. Property owners who usually rent to students have lots of vacancies.
West Berkeley Shellmound is now considered one of the U.S.’s 11 most endangered historic places
Native Americans and their supporters hope the designation will help them stop a planned 260-unit development at 1900 Fourth St., a lot that is part of the West Berkeley Shellmound.
Some of Berkeley’s downtown ‘ambassadors’ now carry batons and pepper spray
The patrolling guards are trained to de-escalate violent activity, assist police with arrests and act as a buffer for smaller crimes, in addition to providing hospitality.
Berkeley will be first in the nation to ban candy, soda at checkout aisles
City Council passed an ordinance banning unhealthy food from checkstands at large retailers. In March 2021, stores like Whole Foods and Berkeley Bowl will have to replace chips and candy with healthier options.
A fundraiser for restaurants destroyed in Chinatown fire; Alameda County is eligible for indoor dining
Catch up on the latest East Bay food news and events.
Is your mail delivery in Berkeley slow or erratic? Help Berkeleyside test its speed
We’ll mail 100 letters to see how fast they are delivered — but we need your help.
Proposed development near Aquatic Park could bring in 1,600 workers
Two developers, working in conjunction with the Jones family who own the land, want to build two Class A R&D buildings.
In brief
Berkeley salons and barbershops can open their doors to customers starting Sept. 4
There are several restrictions to the indoor haircuts, including an appointment-only system and mask use.
He’s been selling his wares on Telegraph Avenue for decades. Now COVID-19 has decimated his business
Tamai Pearson moved to Berkeley 45 years ago and became a Telegraph Avenue vendor, but he’s facing immobilizing financial worries during the pandemic.
Restaurant Week’s return; East Brother’s Black Is Beautiful beer; a Mexi-terranean pop-up
Plus, Standard Fare brings back lunch service; MudLab hosts a zero-waste grand opening party and lots more of the latest East Bay food news.
