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One store is new, and two others are closing.
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Recent Stories
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Berkeley Police: Employee of Verizon dealer who preyed on elderly customers charged in ID theft case
A man who worked for an authorized Verizon dealer in North Berkeley has been charged with using the credit card numbers of elderly customers to rack up thousands of dollars in fraudulent fees, according to court papers.
Climbing company to buy Berkeley’s Oaks Theatre and turn it into gym
The owners of Touchstone Climbing, who met 39 years ago while climbing Indian Rock, want to transform the Oaks into an indoor climbing facility.
Berkeley’s fourth parklet to open on Solano Avenue
The new parklet, built by a Boy Scout troop, is expected to open in front of Zachary's Pizza and Pegasus Books in the next few weeks.
John Gordon, one of Berkeley’s largest real-estate players, puts Oaks Theatre up for sale
The Oaks Theatre, once a central hubbub of Solano Avenue, is one of several properties owned by developer and realtor John Gordon.
Brothers charged after 5 bank robberies
Berkeleyside broke the news Sunday about two men tied to a bank robbery in February. Monday, authorities said the brothers from Oakland have actually been tied to five bank heists.
Police warn cafe patrons after recent robberies in Berkeley
Armed robbers have been hitting Berkeley cafes and taking laptops and other items from their customers this month, authorities report.
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Berkeley police on the scene after bank robbery, manhunt underway
Berkeley police officers are on the scene after a bank robbery on Solano Avenue late Thursday morning.
Photo Gallery: The 42nd Berkeley-Albany Solano Stroll
"I feel the Stroll represents the best of Berkeley — such good feelings, such diversity — of both humans and animals," said Berkeleyside contributing photographer Nancy Rubin commenting on this year's event.
Visit Berkeleyside, Nosh at the Solano Stroll
Find the Berkeleyside team Sunday in our usual spot, between Pegasus Books and iScream, where northbound Colusa Avenue hits Solano Avenue. We hope you’ll come by to say hello.
