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Also on today's calendar: Walnut Creek Oktoberfest: Prost to a Weekend of Brews, Brats & Bavarian Fun! 🥨🍻 and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Daruma Sushi changing hands, and Puerto Rican Street Cuisine shut down by fire (berkeleyside.org) — Daruma Sushi on San Pablo Avenue in Berkeley has closed under its current owners but is expected to reopen under new ownership, so neighbors should watch for updates before heading over. The roundup also notes a beloved Oakland bar likely closing in October and a Puerto Rican restaurant temporarily shut after a nearby fire, with catering plans continuing off-site.
2. Berkeley's Pioneering Healthy Checkout Law Cut Soda Sales — But Not Total Candy Sales, Study Finds (scientificinquirer.com) — Berkeley's healthy checkout law is measurably cutting soda and small candy sales in local supermarkets, especially where stores comply most with the rules. Researchers comparing Berkeley to nearby cities found shoppers are buying fewer sugary drinks and more nuts, seeds, and other healthier snacks, underscoring how this local ordinance is quietly reshaping everyday checkout choices for Berkeley residents.
3. The MTV of Gen Z: Berkeley Political Economy Alumna redefines entertainment (berkeley.edu) — A UC Berkeley political economy alumna is drawing on her campus experiences to build Mad Realities, a fast-growing, Gen Z-focused media collective behind viral series like "Shop Cats" and "Blow My Mind." She reflects on how Berkeley classes, student startups, and campus collaborations shaped her entrepreneurial mindset, and offers practical, encouraging advice for current Berkeley students interested in launching their own ventures.
4. JSP Forum: Margot Lipin (berkeley.edu) — UC Berkeley Law students, faculty, and staff are invited to a JSP Forum session on Thursday, September 24, featuring Margot Lipin's moot job talk on clothing regulation and resistance in New York prisons. The lunchtime event, held in the Kadish Library and Selznick seminar room, is wheelchair accessible and offers ways to share photos and subscribe to Berkeley Law event updates.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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