‘The Lunchbox’ musical opens at Berkeley Rep May 17

Eric Pease-Sartenaer focused his culinary talents on baking and pasta. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/newspack-berkeleyside-cityside.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/EricPeaseSartenaer-breadstick.jpg?fit=780%2C563&ssl=1"…

After changing ownership, and some kitchen upgrades, The Lodge has reopened on Piedmont Avenue. "…

Berkeleyside hosted a panel discussion on free speech and academic freedom at the Brower Center on April 14. Berkeleyside higher education reporter Felicia Mello (far left) moderated the conversation between (left to right) Daily Cal…

Bobby G’s on University Avenue in Berkeley has been closed during normal hours recently. "…

Eric Swalwell at a campaign event on April 7, 2026 in Sacramento, days before he resigned after women came forward accusing him of sexual assault. "…

Also: “Carrie: The Musical,” and a book talk with the author of “So Many Stars: An Oral History of Trans, Nonbinary, Genderqueer, and Two-Spirit People of Color.”

The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office, headquartered in the Rene Davidson Courthouse in Oakland, has been roiled for years by internal conflicts and whistleblower claims. The latest accuses DA Ursula Jones Dickson of…

Jessica Golden Edberg in her Berkeley Hills backyard. Credit: Jordan Edberg " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/newspack-berkeleyside-cityside.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/DSC06082-scaled.png?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" />Grizzly…