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This contest features a photo of a food item sold in Berkeley. The first reader to provide the item's name and where it's sold in the article's comments section wins a prize.
Here's a one-stop update of the most recent news and possible exposés, plus background links, in the Berkeley election battles – including races for mayor, city council, school board and rent board, as well as the 10 ballot measures.
The undercard usually doesn't make or break an election, but with the race so close this vice presidential debate may carry more weight than most.
The undercard usually doesn't make or break an election, but with the race so close this vice presidential debate may carry more weight than most.
East Bay, let's show Detroit what we're made of!
With a slight chance of rain tonight, will you head out to the Coliseum, bundle up at home or hit your local sports bar?
Washington state has the highest minimum wage in the country.
An equipment problem on a train took nearly an hour to resolve.
Here are details on Thursday's debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan. Where will you be watching the debates?
Here are details on Thursday's debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan. Where will you be watching the debates?
Residential burglaries dropped by 50 percent over the previous month.
Plans call for gaming seven days a week.
Here's a one-stop list of the most recent news, plus background links, of the latest developments in the Berkeley election battles – including races for mayor, city council, school board and rent board, as well as the 10 ballot measures.
Longtime musical colleague Stew interviews Double Naught Spy Car about their forthcoming CD “Western Violence.”
If you have a question for the candidates, submit it in the comments section below and it could be asked during the televised Oct. 16 Town Hall Presidential Debate.
Once known as Sycamore North, new plans include 140 apartments and retail.
If you have a question for the candidates, submit it in the comments section below and it could be asked during the televised Oct. 16 Town Hall Presidential Debate.
Without using Wikipedia, who can name the president who made Columbus Day a national holiday?