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One more state regulator still needs to give the green light before Waymo cars can hit East Bay roads.
Waymo car service in Berkeley and Oakland approved by DMV
One more state regulator still needs to give the green light before Waymo cars can hit East Bay roads.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:49 PM
One more state regulator still needs to give the green light before Waymo cars can hit East Bay roads.
Oakland Gleaners and Alameda’s Project Pick have had record years, redistributing a combined 11 tons of fruit to those in need.
Giving trees: East Bay backyard orchards are a mutual aid lifeline
Oakland Gleaners and Alameda’s Project Pick have had record years, redistributing a combined 11 tons of fruit to those in need.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Oakland Gleaners and Alameda’s Project Pick have had record years, redistributing a combined 11 tons of fruit to those in need.
Gaps persist along socioeconomic and racial lines, but new data show Berkeley Unified's English learners and Black students made gains.
In a first for Berkeley schools, no student groups fell into the state’s lowest test-score tier
Gaps persist along socioeconomic and racial lines, but new data show Berkeley Unified's English learners and Black students made gains.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Gaps persist along socioeconomic and racial lines, but new data show Berkeley Unified's English learners and Black students made gains.
Beyond keeping you in the know about the news of the city, there are lots of ways we work to help the Berkeley community.
7 ways Berkeleyside can help you
Beyond keeping you in the know about the news of the city, there are lots of ways we work to help the Berkeley community.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Beyond keeping you in the know about the news of the city, there are lots of ways we work to help the Berkeley community.
A $6.5 million project will also bring long-awaited new permanent restrooms to the Tom Bates Regional Sports Complex.
Pickleball players rejoice: A Berkeley park is adding 6 courts
A $6.5 million project will also bring long-awaited new permanent restrooms to the Tom Bates Regional Sports Complex.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:03 PM
A $6.5 million project will also bring long-awaited new permanent restrooms to the Tom Bates Regional Sports Complex.
In a letter to the district, Republican lawmakers cited reports of harassment of Jewish students. BUSD officials said the claims are old and were addressed.
House Republicans investigating Berkeley Unified for alleged antisemitism
In a letter to the district, Republican lawmakers cited reports of harassment of Jewish students. BUSD officials said the claims are old and were addressed.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:11 AM
In a letter to the district, Republican lawmakers cited reports of harassment of Jewish students. BUSD officials said the claims are old and were addressed.
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
The Peach opens for dinner, and Psychedelic Pizza serving slices at Krispy Joe’s
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:05 PM
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
The U.S. Department of Education has launched an investigation of UC Berkeley's response to protests outside a Turning Point USA event.
Another Trump agency probing UC Berkeley over Turning Point USA protest
The U.S. Department of Education has launched an investigation of UC Berkeley's response to protests outside a Turning Point USA event.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:05 PM
The U.S. Department of Education has launched an investigation of UC Berkeley's response to protests outside a Turning Point USA event.
Felicia Mello, a Berkeley High and Cal grad, will cover UC Berkeley and other East Bay colleges now under threat.
Why Berkeleyside is launching its first-ever higher education beat
Felicia Mello, a Berkeley High and Cal grad, will cover UC Berkeley and other East Bay colleges now under threat.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Felicia Mello, a Berkeley High and Cal grad, will cover UC Berkeley and other East Bay colleges now under threat.
2 Star Market's holiday tradition started in 2002 with 20 turkeys for 50 people. This year they are collecting donations in hopes of serving more than ever.
100 Turkeys. 1,000 plates. 23 years in, an Oakland community Thanksgiving keeps growing
2 Star Market's holiday tradition started in 2002 with 20 turkeys for 50 people. This year they are collecting donations in hopes of serving more than ever.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:05 PM
2 Star Market's holiday tradition started in 2002 with 20 turkeys for 50 people. This year they are collecting donations in hopes of serving more than ever.
There’ve already been a dozen false alarms this year, triggering campus-wide evacuations. Student vaping is one likely cause.
At Berkeley High, false fire alarms are disrupting class and vexing school officials
There’ve already been a dozen false alarms this year, triggering campus-wide evacuations. Student vaping is one likely cause.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:04 PM
There’ve already been a dozen false alarms this year, triggering campus-wide evacuations. Student vaping is one likely cause.
Restrictions on gardening have been eased in Cesar Chavez Park, but a first-ever radon test reveals possible health dangers for workers below ground and halts some park improvements.
Digging to stay banned at Berkeley park as new radiation testing brings cause for worry underground
Restrictions on gardening have been eased in Cesar Chavez Park, but a first-ever radon test reveals possible health dangers for workers below ground and halts some park improvements.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Restrictions on gardening have been eased in Cesar Chavez Park, but a first-ever radon test reveals possible health dangers for workers below ground and halts some park improvements.
Panes con pavo is a Salvadoran tradition for Thanksgiving but you can get those flavors all year long in El Sobrante.
Dish of the week: Pan con pollo from Xinia’s Bakery
Panes con pavo is a Salvadoran tradition for Thanksgiving but you can get those flavors all year long in El Sobrante.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Panes con pavo is a Salvadoran tradition for Thanksgiving but you can get those flavors all year long in El Sobrante.
Police can track cars with license plate-reading cameras and want to build out a surveillance cam network. Critics say Flock tools are ripe for abuse.
What are Flock cameras, and why are they controversial in Berkeley?
Police can track cars with license plate-reading cameras and want to build out a surveillance cam network. Critics say Flock tools are ripe for abuse.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Police can track cars with license plate-reading cameras and want to build out a surveillance cam network. Critics say Flock tools are ripe for abuse.
The shop near campus is popular with faculty and students in Cal’s art department and College of Environmental Design.
Ink Stone has been UC Berkeley’s go-to place for art and architecture supplies for 50 years
The shop near campus is popular with faculty and students in Cal’s art department and College of Environmental Design.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:05 PM
The shop near campus is popular with faculty and students in Cal’s art department and College of Environmental Design.
Berkeley officials previously said the Telegraph Holiday Fair would have to move from its longtime home near Cal.
Telegraph Holiday Fair will stay in longtime home as city reverses course
Berkeley officials previously said the Telegraph Holiday Fair would have to move from its longtime home near Cal.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Berkeley officials previously said the Telegraph Holiday Fair would have to move from its longtime home near Cal.
The University of California defended its decades-old in-state tuition policy as "consistent with current legal standards."
Trump administration sues UC and state over giving in-state tuition to immigrants in U.S. illegally
The University of California defended its decades-old in-state tuition policy as "consistent with current legal standards."
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November 21, 2025 at 9:46 PM
The University of California defended its decades-old in-state tuition policy as "consistent with current legal standards."
In a districtwide survey, most Berkeley students and teachers agreed that mobile devices are a big distraction.
Berkeley Unified cell phone policy taking shape: 'Bell-to-bell' ban for middle schools, new rules for smart watches and headphones
In a districtwide survey, most Berkeley students and teachers agreed that mobile devices are a big distraction.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:16 PM
In a districtwide survey, most Berkeley students and teachers agreed that mobile devices are a big distraction.
In yet another blow to East Bay beer-focused businesses, the bar is closing in part due to slowing business and high rent.
After 10 years in Temescal, Roses’ Taproom announces closure
In yet another blow to East Bay beer-focused businesses, the bar is closing in part due to slowing business and high rent.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:32 PM
In yet another blow to East Bay beer-focused businesses, the bar is closing in part due to slowing business and high rent.
Card readers on only one side, gates that are slow to open — an accessibility task force raised multiple concerns, but BART didn’t always listen.
Did BART address disability access in rolling out its new gates?
Card readers on only one side, gates that are slow to open — an accessibility task force raised multiple concerns, but BART didn’t always listen.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Card readers on only one side, gates that are slow to open — an accessibility task force raised multiple concerns, but BART didn’t always listen.
Trained as a librarian, the North Berkeley resident wrote extensively about the history of bookbinding.
Remembering Tom Conroy, master bookbinder
Trained as a librarian, the North Berkeley resident wrote extensively about the history of bookbinding.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Trained as a librarian, the North Berkeley resident wrote extensively about the history of bookbinding.
Also: Berkeley will stop giving a property tax break to residents for work they do restoring their historic homes.
The Wire: Orinda amphitheater long home to Cal Shakes gets new name and new mission
Also: Berkeley will stop giving a property tax break to residents for work they do restoring their historic homes.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Also: Berkeley will stop giving a property tax break to residents for work they do restoring their historic homes.
The city is tightening its vendor rules amid threats of a lawsuit if it doesn’t cut ties with the controversial vendor Flock Safety.
Berkeley tries to dispel doubts it can keep feds out of its surveillance network
The city is tightening its vendor rules amid threats of a lawsuit if it doesn’t cut ties with the controversial vendor Flock Safety.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:33 AM
The city is tightening its vendor rules amid threats of a lawsuit if it doesn’t cut ties with the controversial vendor Flock Safety.
The Mediterranean cafe from Jennie and Benji Smith named after a Borges short story offers a menu centered on seasonal, California produce and proteins.
First look at Uqbar, West Berkeley's new literary-inspired restaurant
The Mediterranean cafe from Jennie and Benji Smith named after a Borges short story offers a menu centered on seasonal, California produce and proteins.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:02 PM
The Mediterranean cafe from Jennie and Benji Smith named after a Borges short story offers a menu centered on seasonal, California produce and proteins.
His firm Farnsworth, Saperstein and Dennison became the largest private plaintiff civil rights law firm in American history. He died after watching Game 3 of the World Series.
Remembering Guy Saperstein, co- founder of major law firm, co-owner of the Oakland Athletics
His firm Farnsworth, Saperstein and Dennison became the largest private plaintiff civil rights law firm in American history. He died after watching Game 3 of the World Series.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:02 PM
His firm Farnsworth, Saperstein and Dennison became the largest private plaintiff civil rights law firm in American history. He died after watching Game 3 of the World Series.