Berkeley’s BESO mandate for home sales now requires energy-saving updates
This home at 617 Grizzly Peak Boulevard that sold in 2025 has solar panels. " data-image-caption="This home at 617 Grizzly Peak Boulevard that sold in 2025 has solar panels. "…
New Yemeni spots hit Berkeley and Richmond, and a popular SF pizza joint expands to Oakland
Qahwa Time recently opened in Berkeley. " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/newspack-berkeleyside-cityside.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/qahwatime-berkeley.jpg?fit=360%2C258&ssl=1"…
Shop Talk: Paraíso Plant Studio moves into former Market Hall space; American Giant, Vans close on Fourth Street
Also: D.C. Piano moves into a larger space on University Avenue and Worthy Self Care Studio expands in the Elmwood, opening a new concept "movement studio."
New owners of Sequoia Diner vow to preserve what customers ‘already love’
New owners are expected to take over Sequoia Diner in February 2026. " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/newspack-berkeleyside-cityside.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/BreakfastSando-Sequoia-Lapan.jpg?fit=360%2C283&ssl=1"…