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Posted inObituaries

Remembering Jameson Spohn, owner of the coffee company Uncommon Grounds

by Guest contributorSeptember 3, 2020September 15, 2020

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

by Andrew GilbertSeptember 3, 2020September 15, 2020

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.

Hazy sunset over mountain
Posted inNews Wire

The Berkeley Wire: 09.02.20

by Berkeleyside staffSeptember 2, 2020September 3, 2020

More news about Berkeley from around the web.

West Campus Pool pool photo by Michelle Pitcher
Posted inCity, In brief

Berkeley’s public swimming pools may reopen as soon as Sept. 14

by Frances DinkelspielSeptember 2, 2020September 15, 2020

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

by Sarah HanSeptember 2, 2020September 15, 2020

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

by Cirrus WoodSeptember 2, 2020September 15, 2020

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’

by John SealSeptember 2, 2020September 15, 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

by Frances DinkelspielSeptember 2, 2020September 3, 2020

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

by Emilie RagusoSeptember 1, 2020September 15, 2020

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.

brightly colored box holding school supplies
Posted inNews Wire

The Berkeley Wire: 09.01.20

by Berkeleyside staffSeptember 1, 2020September 1, 2020

More news about Berkeley from around the web.

Posted inCity, Housing

Ashby, North Berkeley top BART’s list of stations to build housing faster

by Emilie RagusoSeptember 1, 2020September 15, 2020

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.

Outside La Trattoria Siciliana on College Ave. The D'Alo family will close the College Avenue mainstay on Sept. 30 to consolidate all services at their other restaurant Agrodolce. Photo: Pete Rosos
Posted inBusiness, Nosh

Trattoria La Siciliana to leave Elmwood after 23 years and join Agrodolce in North Berkeley

by Sarah HanSeptember 1, 2020September 15, 2020

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.

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