Berkeley’s Nest of Comforts lives up to its name with home-delivered tea service
This boxed tea service has everything you need — tea sandwiches, pastries and a sachet of tea — for a soothing shelter-in-place pick-me-up.
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101 units at San Pablo, Hearst approved at former Berkeley Midas site
A six-story, 101-unit project proposed in Berkeley at San Pablo and Hearst avenues won near-unanimous approval Thursday night from the zoning board.
Acme Bread to move — but only across the street, and maybe not until 2023
After going on 40 years, the bakery’s owners say they are “getting too old for the excitement of successive five-year leases” and would like to secure a long-term future. They’ve bought a building on the same block.
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After community campaign, Berkeley’s West Campus Pool will open year-round
For residents in the surrounding neighborhoods who have pushed for this change since 2017, the two-year campaign has been about more than a community pool. It’s been about equity.
Officials push forward with affordable senior housing project for West Berkeley
The Berkeley City Council voted Tuesday night to analyze the possibility of service-rich senior housing on the parcel now occupied by the West Berkeley Service Center.
2-alarm fire on Hearst Ave.
A two-alarm fire on Hearst Avenue displaced 12 people from a northwest Berkeley home on the morning of Saturday May 11, 2019.
Open letter: Residents thank Berkeley police, firefighters after house fire
Residents of a home that caught fire Saturday in the 1100 block of Hearst Avenue have released a statement to thank first responders. They also ask for privacy and community support in the aftermath of the blaze.
12 people displaced after fire in northwest Berkeley home
A two-alarm fire on Hearst Avenue displaced 12 people from a northwest Berkeley home on Saturday morning, authorities report.
Police: Albany cyclist in critical condition with head injury after striking truck
A cyclist from Albany was taken to the hospital after sustaining serious injuries in northwest Berkeley on Wednesday morning after crashing into a pick-up truck, authorities report.
Husband of former Councilwoman Linda Maio drowns in Mexico
Rob Browning was swimming in a rough ocean in Baja. He and Maio were on a three-week long vacation/business trip.
Dog owners join birders in pushing for leash enforcement to protect burrowing owls at Berkeley park
The burrowing owls that make Cesar Chavez Park their winter home are bringing together dog owners and bird fans to enforce leash laws to protect the rare birds.
Berkeley to rule on year-long dispute between KC’s BBQ and neighbors over smoke
After the 50-year-old barbecue restaurant reopened in a new location, abutting neighbors began to complain about incessant odor and smoke.
