Housing No new ADUs here: When California law and homeowner association rules collide By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | February 21, 2025 A raft of California laws on accessory dwelling units (ADUs) have been particularly aggressive in stripping locals of their regulatory say-so.
Arts & Entertainment Review: Berkeley Rep’s ‘Uncle Vanya’ an adaptation Chekhov would love, with the great Hugh Bonneville By Jean Schiffman, Bay City News | February 20, 2025 Shakespeare Theatre Company and Berkeley Rep's co-production of “Uncle Vanya” continues through March 23.
Oakland Community service organizations start to see funding dry up amid Oakland budget crisis By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | February 19, 2025 Among those impacted are Peralta Hacienda Historical Park, Oakland Parks and Recreation Foundation, SOS Meals on Wheels, and more.
City The Blotter | Trespasser arrested on King Avenue By Damin Esper | February 18, 2025 Man claimed to own home. Plus: police follow trail to identify and arrest hit-and-run suspect.
Around Town ‘Presidents are not kings’: Protestors rally in Oakland against Musk, Trump administration By Exedra Staff and additional reporting by Kathleen Kirkwood of Bay City News | February 18, 2025 Organizers expected 50 participants; more than 1,500 showed up.
Featured in Category Letter to the Editor | Egg (prices) on our face By Bruce Joffe | February 18, 2025 Fooled again, says Bruce Joffe.
Food & Drink The Dish | Fish Stew By Courtney Azad | February 18, 2025 On a chilly night, there's nothing quite like a steaming bowl of seafood stew to warm the soul.
Around Town Who’s that Good Dog? By Juliana Thornborrow | February 18, 2025 80 lb Milo knows how to make himself small -- or at least pretend that he is.
Arts & Entertainment Ohad Naharin shares inspiration for Batsheva Dance’s ‘MOMO’ onstage this week in Berkeley By James Ambroff-Tahan, Bay City News | February 18, 2025 Based in Tel Aviv, the dance company was founded in 1964 by the Baroness Batsheva de Rothschild, with American choreography pioneer Martha Graham as its artistic consultant.
Around Town Piedmont students receive Girl Scout Silver Award By Elsa Chun | February 18, 2025 The eleven Scouts are 9th graders who have spent the last three years working towards the award.