Berkeleyside

06/23/2026

From tangy jollof rice to gooey, vegan cinnamon rolls, here is everything we ate at the annual celebration.

06/23/2026

The board is opting not to hold a special election as Vasudeo leaves next week for a seat she ran unopposed for on the Alameda County Board of Education.

06/23/2026

A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

06/23/2026

Headquartered above a downtown tattoo shop, KoBold Metals is boosted by the Trump administration and funded by a who’s who of tech titans.

06/23/2026

At 80, the multimedia East Bay artist is in the spotlight like never before with her new retrospective at the Oakland Museum of California.

At 81, the multi-media East Bay artist is in the spotlight like never before with her new retrospective at the Oakland Museum of California.

06/22/2026

The new shop on Ashby Avenue is part of a broader effort to bring more attention to South Berkeley's long-running weekend market.

06/22/2026

Tenants who have lived at a Berkeley apartment complex for decades fear what might happen as their property goes on the market.

06/20/2026

Here are festivals, parades, concerts and events celebrating LGBTQ+ communities in Berkeley this summer 🌈🫧🪩

See the full list at the link in bio!

By karen 🍵🍀🌱🌳🍃

06/19/2026

It’s Juneteenth and Father’s Day weekend! Here are a few free ways to celebrate and enjoy the weekend ☀️💚🪩

Head to the link in bio for the full list!

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Weekly column by karen 🍵🍀🌱🌳🍃 and Andrew Gilbert

06/18/2026

There are 348 students still on the waitlist for LEARNS, the district-run aftercare program. Officials outlined steps to increase access.