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The 39-year-old is suing Berkeley Unified for negligence, alleging a computer teacher groomed and then abused him in 1996 and 1997.
Former Berkeley student says 4th grade teacher molested him in 1990sThe 39-year-old is suing Berkeley Unified for negligence, alleging a computer teacher groomed and then abused him in 1996 and 1997.www.berkeleyside.orgRecent restaurant openings include Popbar, Qualcomm cafe, Sana'a, Palmetto Superfoods, Cold Stone Creamery and Milk Cloud Bakery.
Berkeley's July openings marked by new dessert and cafe optionsRecent restaurant openings include Popbar, Qualcomm cafe, Sana'a, Palmetto Superfoods, Cold Stone Creamery and Milk Cloud Bakery.www.berkeleyside.orgThe project is one of two affordable housing developments planned on properties owned by historically Black churches in South Berkeley.
South Berkeley church breaks ground on affordable housingThe project is one of two affordable housing developments planned on properties owned by historically Black churches in South Berkeley.www.berkeleyside.orgA running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Dessert N Spice on the move, plus Pucquio announces abrupt closureA running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.www.berkeleyside.orgA roundup of the city’s pools, plus favorite swim spots a drive away and suggestions of where to grab a treat after you towel off.
Where to swim on a hot day in BerkeleyA roundup of the city’s pools, plus favorite swim spots a drive away and suggestions of where to grab a treat after you towel off.www.berkeleyside.orgPolice said 19-year-old Darius Tate shot his ex-girlfriend in the face after attacking her inside a home near Ashby and Claremont avenues.
Hayward teen arrested on suspicion of June attempted murder in BerkeleyPolice said 19-year-old Darius Tate shot his ex-girlfriend in the face after attacking her inside a home near Ashby and Claremont avenues.www.berkeleyside.orgAfter Bobby G's owners were sued in March, the downtown Berkeley pizza place went dark. Former employees and contractors say the pattern started long before the lawsuit.
Former Bobby G’s employees and contractors point to pattern of missed payments and poor communicationAfter Bobby G's owners were sued in March, the downtown Berkeley pizza place went dark. Former employees and contractors say the pattern started long before the lawsuit.www.berkeleyside.orgWillie Nelson in 1977, and the Rolling Stones in 1978 are among the archives than can be seen at the Rockridge Cafe through Aug. 5.
Photos of music legends performing in Berkeley on show for first timeWillie Nelson in 1977, and the Rolling Stones in 1978 are among the archives than can be seen at the Rockridge Cafe through Aug. 5.www.berkeleyside.orgAfter 51 years, The North Face Outlet on Fifth Street has closed. The outdoor outfitter once had its headquarters and a factory in Berkeley.
The North Face, once headquartered in Berkeley, closes its last outpost in the cityAfter 51 years, The North Face Outlet on Fifth Street has closed. The outdoor outfitter once had its headquarters and a factory in Berkeley.www.berkeleyside.orgOther events include a forum to dicsuss a new Berkeley waterfront ferry, the play "Reposessed" and free vaccines for children.
Around Berkeley: National Night Out, concert for Venezuela earthquake victimsOther events include a forum to dicsuss a new Berkeley waterfront ferry, the play "Reposessed" and free vaccines for children.www.berkeleyside.orgJust 10.5% of first-year applicants were accepted, and the number of in-state first-years offered admission ticked down.
UC Berkeley reclaims status as most selective campus in the UC systemJust 10.5% of first-year applicants were accepted, and the number of in-state first-years offered admission ticked down.www.berkeleyside.orgMore than a dozen travelers have been detained in recent weeks, prompting immigration lawyers to warn visa holders, asylum seekers and other noncitizens about the risks of flying.
Bay Area immigrants warn noncitizens to avoid air travel after ICE arrestsMore than a dozen travelers have been detained in recent weeks, prompting immigration lawyers to warn visa holders, asylum seekers and other noncitizens about the risks of flying.www.berkeleyside.orgAt Crazy Block Cheesecakes, Monday night karaoke earns diners 10% off their meal, turning a weeknight lull into a lively neighborhood gathering. At Crazy Block Cheesecakes, Monday night karaoke earns diners 10% off their meal, turning a weeknight lull into a lively neighborhood gathering.
At this Oakland BBQ spot, diners can sing for their supperAt Crazy Block Cheesecakes, Monday night karaoke earns diners 10% off their meal, turning a weeknight lull into a lively neighborhood gathering. At Crazy Block Cheesecakes, Monday night karaoke earns diners 10% off their meal, turning a weeknight lull into a lively neighborhood gathering.www.berkeleyside.orgThe council narrowly rejected a proposal to study changes that would encourage cyclists to ride on other North Berkeley streets.
Berkeley City Council votes to back Hopkins Street bike lanesThe council narrowly rejected a proposal to study changes that would encourage cyclists to ride on other North Berkeley streets.www.berkeleyside.orgThe varroa mite killed her colony of 20,000 honeybees. Then Jennie Durant investigated the threat industrial farming poses to pollinators.
After this Berkeley beekeeper’s colony collapsed, she wrote the book on what’s plaguing the beesThe varroa mite killed her colony of 20,000 honeybees. Then Jennie Durant investigated the threat industrial farming poses to pollinators.www.berkeleyside.orgOne of the California health department's experts on plague, anthrax and tularemia, she also taught microbiology at Berkeley City College and worked with Cal's Center for Infectious Disease Preparedness.
Remembering Jane Wong, who developed lab network to identify bioterror agentsOne of the California health department's experts on plague, anthrax and tularemia, she also taught microbiology at Berkeley City College and worked with Cal's Center for Infectious Disease Preparedness.www.berkeleyside.orgAbout half the space for dogs is still unusable and repairs remain ongoing seven weeks after a fire shut down the BACS facility.
Berkeley animal shelter reopens as arson suspect’s trial nearsAbout half the space for dogs is still unusable and repairs remain ongoing seven weeks after a fire shut down the BACS facility.www.berkeleyside.orgA running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Chains Palmetto, Sana'a, and Cold Stone open in Berkeley, plus Enssaro ready for Rockridge openingA running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.www.berkeleyside.orgBerkeley's estate sales are popular for a reason, and everyone is in the market for a bargain. Here’s how they work.
Berkeley is a hotbed for estate sales. Here’s how to find the treasures they hideBerkeley's estate sales are popular for a reason, and everyone is in the market for a bargain. Here’s how they work.www.berkeleyside.org