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Berkeley skateboarder badly hurt in crash with car
SFGate Bay Area News
Feb 01An 18-year-old man was seriously injured when he crashed into a car while riding his skateboard in North Berkeley, police said today. The collision happened when a Toyota Prius heading east on Marin Avenue made a left... »
Valentine's Day: What's the Best Date in Berkeley?
Berkeley Patch
Jan 26Being a city by the bay — Berkeley is naturally romantic. The moon reflecting off the water, the cascade of lights glistening from the hills, the candlelit restaurants and darkened bars all set the mood for a fantastic date night. But what's the best d... »
West County Senior Activities
Contra Costa Times Berkeley
Jan 26Berkeley North Berkeley Senior Center -- 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. 1901 Hearst Ave. Birthdays will be celebrated Feb. 1. Speakers, classes in languages, writing, dancing, sewing, ceramics and exercise. »
Steinem, Waters Headline Women's Conference
San Ramon Patch
Jan 22If you want to hear from two women who asserted themselves into history, you should circle on your calendar the date of March 5, a Monday. Feminist pioneer Gloria Steinem and restaurant pioneer Alice Waters are the keynotes for a full day of the East B... »
$170,000 for El Cerrito Woman Injured by Berkeley Police Car
El Cerrito Patch
Jan 22An El Cerrito woman and her attorney have been awarded $170,000 as a court settlement from the City of Berkeley for injuries she received when hit by a Berkeley police cruiser while driving her scooter at Marin Circle in 2009. The settlement, approved ... »
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"Meaty" Events with Meatpaper and COCHON 555
What's Cookin'
Jan 24Here’s a couple meaty events for your consideration, whether you call yourself a meat eater, flexitarian, omnivore, whatever—just have a good time, these events don’t come around all the time. Meaty publication Meatpaper invites you to celebrate their ... »
Make a date with Andy
The Daily Clog
Jan 24There are artists that are so prolific that everyone knows their names. Andy Warhol is definitely a member of this elite circle. If you are a fan of Warhol’s work or simply curious about him, the Berkeley Art Museum/Pacific Film Archive (BAM/PFA) will ... »
Toddler's Day Out - Join us for a free(ish) event!
510 Families
Jan 23Please join us at Mr. Mopps in Berkeley to enjoy making some kid-friendly noise, er, music, and explore this wonderful independent toy store with other crawlers and wobblers. »
Like Zagat, AAA Discovers Manresa for the First Time
Grub Street San Francisco
Jan 20Manresa can't catch a break with these populist guidebook people. So, point of information: Manresa opened nine years ago in Los Gatos. They've boasted four stars from the Chronicle and two stars from Michelin for more than half that time, and thus we ... »
Anchor Makes Football Wager With Brooklyn Brewery; Coffee Bars Are Not Making Your Tea Correctly
Grub Street San Francisco
Jan 20• Much like 21st Amendment made that World Series bet with a Texas brewery back in 2010, Anchor Brewing has just made a NFC championship bet with Brooklyn Brewery in New York, promising to pour the other city's beer for a week in their tap rooms if the... »