Berkeley reopens tennis and pickleball courts for singles play only
Berkeley’s tennis and pickleball courts have now reopened with new social distancing protocols that allow people, including those from different households, to play singles games.
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The 2020 Berkeleyside Summer Camp Guide is here!
Launched today, the Berkeleyside 2020 Summer Camp Guide, with its directory of paid-for listings, is your one-stop-shop to a great summer for your kids — and for you.
Former Cal football player charged with 2 felonies after reported attack on cop
A former linebacker with the UC Berkeley football team was charged with two felonies Wednesday after he reportedly attacked a Berkeley police officer over the weekend, according to court papers.
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Update: Former Cal football player arrested after attack on police officer
Police arrested a former Cal football player over the weekend after he reportedly flagged down a police officer, tried to grab his gun during a struggle and attempted to take his patrol vehicle, authorities report.
Touchstone gets building permit for The Oaks Climbing Gym in Berkeley
Touchstone Climbing has secured its building permit from the city of Berkeley to construct a new climbing gym on Solano Avenue where the Oaks Theatre once operated. It’s been a long time coming.
After community campaign, Berkeley to open its first pickleball courts
Four brand new courts will be unveiled Saturday for the “ping-pong, tennis volleyball mash-up” that is often described as the fastest-growing game in America.
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New identity with deep soccer roots: Local team is reborn as Spurs FC
[Sponsored] As it enters its fifth decade as a youth soccer club, the newly renamed Spurs FC retains its deep commitment to what gives it its core strength: its coaches, its players and its community.
The 2019 Berkeleyside Summer Camp Guide is here!
Launched today, the Berkeleyside 2019 Summer Camp Guide, with its directory of paid-for listings, is your one-stop-shop to a great summer for your kids — and for you.
A first in California: UC Berkeley opens large-scale universal locker room
The facility has features designed for students with disabilities, non-gender-conforming students and others who want more privacy in the locker room.
Chemical imbalance at Berkeley High pool causes health concerns
People connected to the pool reported cases of hair loss and eye irritation this week. The school says chemical levels are back to normal.
Strong showing for Bay Area runners on Berkeley Marathon day
The female winner of the Berkeley Half Marathon is from Berkeley while most of the other race winners Sunday were also local.
After 16 years, Berkeley High tennis teams want their courts back
A new cost estimate presents a hurdle to a plan to build on the staff parking lot on Milvia Street.
