Spohn bought the Berkeley coffee company in 2010 after working as its master roaster. He created a program where “cause coffees” raised funds for community nonprofits.
Posted inArts
The vibrant SF Brazilian Day and Lavagem at Berkeley’s BrasArte moves online
The Sept. 6 event features Bay Area acts like SambaDá and the forró combo Dona Francisca and some of Brazil’s greatest musicians performing from the northeastern states of Pernambuco and Bahia.
Posted inCity, In brief
Berkeley’s public swimming pools may reopen as soon as Sept. 14
Berkeley allowed pools to reopen on Aug. 28 but it is taking time for the city to hire new staff and work out safety plans.
Posted inBites, Business
Restaurant Week’s return; East Brother’s Black Is Beautiful beer; a Mexi-terranean pop-up
Plus, Standard Fare brings back lunch service; MudLab hosts a zero-waste grand opening party and lots more of the latest East Bay food news.
Posted inBusiness, Nosh
Unhealthy air quality, damaged crops, flames: How recent wildfires have affected Berkeley farmers market vendors
The LNU and CZU Lightning complex fires have caused hazardous working conditions, endangered structures and prevented harvesting on farms that sell at Berkeley’s three weekly markets.
Posted inArts
Small Screen Berkeley: ‘San Francisco Docfest 2020’
There are a slew of fascinating documentaries in this virtual film festival, including one on an American-style suburban development in China and another on the last Blockbuster video store in the U.S.
Posted inCity, Politics
The baby cry heard around the nation: Buffy Wicks brings newborn to Assembly floor for vote
Wicks, who represents Berkeley and Oakland, asked to vote by proxy. Her request was denied and sparked outrage that women are expected to balance motherhood and work without much institutional support.
Posted inCrime, Crime & Safety, Police
Berkeley police release video of officer shooting at vehicle after robbery
A Berkeley police officer fired her weapon at the vehicle of several people who had just stolen items from a CVS pharmacy in July, according to police and new video recordings released by the department Tuesday evening.
Posted inCity, Housing
Ashby, North Berkeley top BART’s list of stations to build housing faster
Berkeley’s efforts to help lead the charge to build hundreds of new apartments at the Ashby and North Berkeley BART stations have landed the city at the top of the transit agency’s list for short-term development plans.
Posted inBusiness, Nosh
Trattoria La Siciliana to leave Elmwood after 23 years and join Agrodolce in North Berkeley
Its high rent and COVID-unfriendly dining space are the reasons the D’Alo family will close the College Avenue mainstay after a final service on Sept. 30.