Berkeley

New bahn mi, sub, burger, and tea room restaurants have recently opened in the East Bay, including locations in Berkeley, Oakland, and Richmond. The article highlights a surge in sandwich-focused eateries and related food options in the region.

University of California faculty are pushing to reinstate the SAT due to concerns over student preparedness, with Berkeley math professors reporting that incoming students struggle with basic multiplication.

A Berkeley woman is raising money to support family members in Venezuela after back-to-back earthquakes devastated the country. Benit Avila, born in Venezuela and now living in Berkeley, says no one has seen her relatives since the earthquakes.

Squatters have taken over the home of a murdered Bay Area professor, with the family unable to evict them due to California’s tenant laws. The family continues to pay the mortgage on the Berkeley property.

Berkeley and its homeless shelter operators are disputing liability in a disability rights lawsuit, with the city claiming shelters are responsible for compliance with laws like the ADA, while plaintiffs argue city policies cause discrimination against disabled homeless individuals. The case involves claims that evictions and treatment of disabled homeless people violate federal and state laws, with Berkeley seeking legal cost contributions from shelter providers.

A former high school music teacher in Berkeley was sentenced to six years and eight months in state prison for sexually assaulting a student. Jason Hoopes pleaded no contest to two counts of arranging a sexual meeting with a minor.

Investigators in Northern California are excavating a property where mass graves containing decomposing animals and missing shelter dogs were discovered. Over 700 dogs remain unaccounted for, with dozens recovered so far, many with microchips. The investigation, involving local and federal agencies, began after a neighbor found a burial pit with dogs shot, but no charges have been filed against the rescue's owner or staff.

Oakland's True Burger, Line 51, and Townhouse have closed, with Townhouse shuttering after a century in operation. The article lists recent restaurant closures in Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond, and surrounding areas.

Sightglass Coffee opened on Seventh Street in 2011 and features a steampunk-inspired design with exposed beams, large windows, and industrial coffee roasting equipment. The cafe differentiates itself from cheaper, faster competitors by emphasizing its aesthetic and quality.

A new Burmese restaurant named Millennium redux has opened, moving into Swan’s Market. An ice cream shop with a unique twist has also opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

Prediction market philosophers achieved their goal of making future prediction a major industry, but forecasters at a Berkeley festival express concerns that sports markets could destabilize the entire sector.

Thousands of University of California, Berkeley students graduating in May contribute to a spike in illegal dumping during move-outs. A Cal program is working to address the issue, which has been described as a 'nightmare' for the community.

Berkeley students' reading difficulties highlight a need for remediation in California's K-12 public schools. The article calls for improved educational measures to address these challenges.

Malibu’s Burgers, Milyar, and Xocolate have closed or announced their final day in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and surrounding areas.

Berkeley's City Council voted to extend parking meter operating hours from 6 to 8 p.m. citywide and implement Sunday parking charges. The changes also include expanding meter zones to cover more areas.

Mojo Joyo and his wife Zainab opened Elaichi Co., a chai café in Berkeley, to recreate childhood memories of social gatherings over chai. They faced challenges balancing business and personal life, leading to 95% of their conversations being work-related. They attempted strategies like designating 'business-free zones' and family days but found it difficult to separate their roles as business partners and life partners.

A 37-year-old woman was found dead stuffed inside a suitcase in her Berkeley apartment. Her 28-year-old boyfriend, Damarcus Jones, is charged with murder and scheduled to appear in Alameda County court.

A Berkeley man was arrested and charged with murdering his girlfriend, whose body was found stuffed in a suitcase. The victim, Vanessa Sanchez, was discovered dead in her apartment on May 30, with signs of trauma, after her boyfriend, Damarcus Jones, was seen entering the unit with her days earlier.

A 37-year-old woman was found dead in her Berkeley apartment, leading to the arrest of her 28-year-old boyfriend, Damarcus Jones, on suspicion of murder. Authorities stated evidence linked him to the homicide, and he was taken into custody in Dixon.

Xavier Becerra leads in California's gubernatorial primary with 25% support, while Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer compete closely for the second position, according to a new poll from Berkeley's Institute of Governmental Studies.

Tom Steyer campaigned in Berkeley, visiting local businesses and supporters with Mayor Adena Ishii ahead of the Tuesday primary for California governor. The campaign stop included stops at small businesses along Adeline Street, including Alice’s Relaxing.

Robby Wade, CEO of Rythm Health, led a mass blood draw event in Berkeley, California, using Tasso devices to collect health data on hormones, metabolism, and biological age from around 100 participants.

The city of Berkeley is accused of withholding police footage from a violent riot at a Turning Point USA event featuring Rob Schneider, with a lawsuit filed by the Center for American Liberty. The event was marred by physical altercations and injuries to multiple officers. The lawsuit claims the city violated the California Public Records Act.

A would-be Palestinian suicide bomber was applauded by students at Berkeley. The event highlights a controversial reaction to a potential security threat.