The Berkeley City Council has approved a new pilot "parklets" program, intended to follow the paths of San Francisco and Oakland in transforming a limited number of parking spaces into privately constructed miniature parks.
Aaron Cole and Jane Hartman have come a long way since their punk-rock mohawk years growing up in Berkeley. Persephone's hair products are locally crafted in small batches in Berkeley, using all natural ingredients like beer, egg yolk, and honey.
Amy Chua sparked an uproar with her call for strict Chinese-style parenting in "Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother." Now "Tiger Babies Strike Back" by Cal alum Kim Wong Keltner and UC Berkeley research claim better results with moderation.
Kamri is a beautiful, fluffy cat that was abandoned and found at a restaurant parking lot. She has been at the Berkeley Animal Shelter since March and is looking for a new home.
The Albany police log for June 24-25 includes a stranger entering a residence, liquor theft at Safeway, an injured crow, a car fire, two cases of identity theft, a daughter not answering her cell phone, and a man urinating in a parking lot.
Kids from a day-care center next to the El Cerrito Plaza BART station found an advantage of the BART strike – big empty parking lots perfect for riding their bikes and scooters.
China Village is back in business after a long year of renovating following a kitchen fire.
A map of nearby grocery stores in South Berkeley and North Oakland.
This unique vending machine is located in Etcheverry Hall on 2521 Hearst Ave. and gives public access to 3-D printing at a fraction of the cost.
There were no injuries in the one-alarm fire.
Chez Panisse celebrates its reopening after three months of closing due to a fire.
Independence Day celebrations at the Berkeley Marina may switch to "Lazer light shows," in a bid to protect animals.
Moe's Books on Telegraph Avenue is known for its reasonably priced books on the first three floors. But on the fourth floor lies a Rare Books Room with books that cost up to $1,250.
This year's Alameda County Fair offers even more rides, food, and cute animals.
With over 10,000 members and a hundred new posts every day, the Berkeley “Free & For Sale” Facebook group is a popular virtual marketplace for those on a budget – perfect for college students.
