Berkeley’s new Hydration Room sells peptides, hormone therapy, GLP-1s | City
Hydration Room, a chain of wellness clinics in California and Texas, opened one of its newest locations in…
Berkeley animal shelter arsonist sentenced to 16 months in prison
Dog beds, blankets, food bags, leashes and other donated pet supplies were destroyed or left unusable from smoke…
Newsom approves $125M for Golden Gate Fields park
Golden Gate Fields shortly before its closure in 2024. Credit: Ximena Natera, Berkeleyside/Catchlight Update, Sept. 21: Gov. Gavin…
Berkeley police announces $50K reward for leads on unsolved murder from 16 years ago | Crime and Safety
The Berkeley Police Department is offering a $50,000 reward for any informational leads on the unsolved murder of Adolfo…
Berkeley animal shelter reopens as arson suspect’s trial nears
A window at the Berkeley Animal Care Services shelter near Aquatic Park was boarded up on June 9,…
In West Berkeley an alley is renamed for longtime city worker
Wayne Jeronimus, flanked by former colleagues, members of the Berkeley Path Wanderers Association and Berkeley residents, cuts the…
Berkeley Outlet, a ‘hoarder’s delight,’ is closing after 48 years
Berkeley Outlet, a destination for secondhand goods in West Berkeley, will close in the coming months. Credit: Nathan…
Legendary Berkeley special-effects studio holding huge fire sale
A model of the Star Wars AT-AT Imperial Walker signed by Phil Tippett, up for grabs at Studio…
924 Gilman turns 40: How Berkeley punks built a DIY institution
The side doors open and the punks spill onto the corner between sets much as they have for…
Where to Eat in Underrated Gem West Berkeley
Oakland has been getting most of the East Bay culinary love lately, but don’t sleep on West Berkeley.…
Hand-drawn polls on utility poles ask locals about West Berkeley
A few weeks ago, hand-drawn flyers started appearing on several utility poles in the neighborhood southwest of the…
Facing $30M deficit, Berkeley eliminates Mobile Crisis Team, reduces shelters, wellness services | Housing
Berkeley’s Mobile Crisis Team was eliminated entirely, along with a slew of other cuts to wellness and homelessness…