Food & Drink
Coffee bean prices have doubled in the past year and may double again – what’s going on?
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International Coffee Day is celebrated on Oct. 1, but this year has been a mixed bag for farmers and producers.Around Town
23rd Annual Harvest Festival returns this Sunday, Sept. 19
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With a few adaptations for the "new normal," this family-friendly event is back with edibles, scarecrows, jazz music, food trucks and more.California
Can science transform California crops to cope with drought?
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The search is on to help California farmers find less-thirsty tree crops. But will the experiments come through in time as droughts intensify?Bay Area
Berkeley requiring patrons of some businesses to show proof of vaccination
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Planning a night out in Berkeley? New rules are in effect for restaurants, bars, theaters, as well as other entertainment and fitness venues.COVID-19
Bill backing outdoor dining passes through Legislature
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Restaurants with outdoor dining spaces added during the pandemic will get another year to apply to make those spaces permanent.Around Town
Edibles Contest to show off homegrown and homemade treats
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Dust off those recipe cards, roll out the dough, and get ready for some fun at this year's Harvest Festival.Business & Finance
Yoga classes, therapy and 401(k)s: California businesses beefing up benefits to attract workers
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California businesses are responding to a labor shortage with social media pleas, hiring incentives, and more money.Around Town
Craving a slice? Look no farther than Piedmont Avenue
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Pizza lovers can count on New York-style thin crust pizza when Pizzeria Violetta opens (in the former Slicer) at the end of the monthArts & Entertainment
