Humble and selfless, a lover of the outdoors, wordplay and family, he donated a kidney to his brother and served as a court-appointed special advocate.
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. "…
Ryan Coogler, filmmaker who went to high school in Berkeley, makes Oscars history
Zinzi Coogler and Director Ryan Coogler attend the European premiere of “Sinners” at Cineworld Leicester Square on April 14, 2025 in London, England. "…
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"…