berkeley Archives

Food & Drink

Good Taste: Cafe Ohlone and UC Berkeley prepare ‘ottoy

Tamara Palmer - April 26, 2022

Take a sneak peek of this summer’s historic opening of much more than a restaurant.

COVID

Why no COVID vaccine requirements for Giants fans?

Marc Norton - September 15, 2021

Concession staffers have to get the shot—but people cheering and shouting in a packed stadium can threaten the workers and themselves.

Music

Under the Stars: St. Vincent, Thao, Eris Drew, more musical highlights

John-Paul Shiver - September 15, 2021

A funky new release from KAAM and Andy Schauf's live show are among this week's releases and appearances.

Movies

Berkeley director meets Icelandic elves in ‘The Seer and the Unseen’

Pam Grady - September 9, 2021

Sara Dosa talks about filming a unique intersection of mystical beings and environmental activism.

Labor

DoorDash drivers go to CEO’s door to demand fair wages and working conditions

Garrett Leahy - September 2, 2021

The company offered 120 precent of minimum wage when it wanted to pass Prop. 22. But workers say they are still getting a raw deal.

Environment

Students demand that teacher pension fund revoke fossil fuel investments

Garrett Leahy - August 29, 2021

CalSTRS holds $6 billion in fossil-fuel company stock, and the next generation wants to see a dramatic change.

Housing

Bridge housing talks about community empowerment …

Zelda Bronstein - August 27, 2021

... and then supports two bad housing bills that do the exact opposite. And they want my money.

Music

Forever Coastin’: Reflecting on the loss of iconic Oakland rapper Zumbi

Alan Chazaro - August 21, 2021

We lost a rapper, father, and community pillar. But Zumbi's legacy is rooted in us all.

Art

Rada drums, hammer, and sickle: Oakland artist configures new worlds

Mary Corbin - August 20, 2021

Haitian-born creator Rivka Louissaint takes seriously art's potential for social change.

Movies

Screen Grabs: A stricken hero fights for better healthcare in ‘Not Going Quietly’

Dennis Harvey - August 16, 2021

Plus a slew of affecting new docs on Barbara Lee, immigration tragedy, arthouse beginnings, and celebrity worship.

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