News

Effort to Save Historic Japanese Florist Can’t Prevent Demolition

By Riya Bhattacharjee
Friday, December 14
A key piece of pre-World War II Japanese history will be lost amid rubble and concrete next week to make way for the development of condos and retail in West Berkeley. -more-

Judge Issues Key Ruling In UC Stadium Lawsuit

By Richard Brenneman
Friday, December 14
Superior Court Judge Barbara J. Miller handed UC Berkeley a legal setback Monday evening, denying its claimed exemption from state law governing buildings on earthquake faults. -more-

Judge Overturns Council Decision On Gaia Building ‘Cultural Bonus’

By Richard Brenneman
Friday, December 14
Berkeley City Councilmem-bers acted illegally a year ago when they handed developer Patrick Kennedy a victory in the ongoing battle over the cultural uses of the Gaia Building. -more-

Ross to Leave Downtown Berkeley, Joining Departure of Shoe Pavilion and The Spot

By Judith Scherr
Friday, December 14
If you’re going to “dress for less,” you’ll need to spend your money in Emeryville or El Cerrito. The downtown Berkeley Ross for Less store will be shutting its doors in mid-January, according to Ross spokesperson Katie Loughnot. -more-

City Council Votes to Curb Alcohol Outlet Problems

By Judith Scherr
Friday, December 14
In an effort to stop liquor stores, bars and restaurants from selling alcohol to minors—and to make sure these establishments meet specific standards set by the city—the City Council voted 8-0 Tuesday to give the city new tools to regulate businesses that sell alcohol. -more-

City to Allow Auto Sales in West Berkeley, Exempts Transfer Station

By Judith Scherr
Friday, December 14

Council Looks at Abusive Acts at Tot Lot

By Riya Bhattacharjee
Friday, December 14

Council Considers Removing Kavanagh from Rent Board

By Judith Scherr
Friday, December 14

Waterside Workshop This Sunday at Aquatic Park

By Riya Bhattacharjee
Friday, December 14

Sea Scout Meeting Called for Monday to Discuss Activities

Friday, December 14

Woman Severely Injured Crossing Solano Avenue Wednesday

By Judith Scherr
Friday, December 14

Poll Explores Racial Tensions Among Minority Groups

By Christine Senteno, New America Media
Friday, December 14

Sutter Nurses Begin Second Walkout in Two Months

By Bay City News
Friday, December 14

OUSD Agrees to $7.5 Million Education Complex

By J. Douglas Allen-Taylor
Friday, December 14

First Person: He Likes Hot Chocolate

By Tracie de Angelis
Friday, December 14

The closed Auto California, at 1806 San Pablo Ave, the former site of a Japanese Florist, is scheduled to be demolished next week.
The closed Auto California, at 1806 San Pablo Ave, the former site of a Japanese Florist, is scheduled to be demolished next week.

Editorials

Editorial: This Should Not Be Necessary

By Becky O'Malley
Friday, December 14

Letters to the Editor

Friday, December 14

Reader Commentaries

Commentary: Buying Local Improves Our Community

By Deborah Badhia
Friday, December 14

Commentary: Zero Waste Commission Recommends Rubbish Sorting in Stockton

By Mary Lou Van Deventer
Friday, December 14

Correction

Friday, December 14

Editorial Cartoon

Columnists

Column: Undercurrents: There is a Tradition to American Torture

By J. Douglas Allen-Taylor
Friday, December 14

East Bay Then and Now: The Bentleys of Le Conte Avenue: 96 Years of Service and Art

By Daniella Thompson
Friday, December 14

Garden Variety: The Gift That Keeps On Living

By Ron Sullivan
Friday, December 14

Quake Tip of the Week

By Larry Guillot
Friday, December 14

About the House: You Broker It, You Fix It: Why Buyers Should Buy ‘As Is’

By Matt Cantor
Friday, December 14

Arts & Entertainment

Arts Calendar

Friday, December 14

Thomas Saraceno’s Visionary Art at BAM

By Peter Selz, Special to the Planet
Friday, December 14

Brookside Rep’s Holiday Shorts at The Claremont This Sunday

By Ken Bullock, Special to the Planet
Friday, December 14

‘Siddhartha, the Bright Path’ at the Marsh

By Ken Bullock, Special to the Planet
Friday, December 14

The Hangman’s Tree

By Richard Schwartz, Special to the Planet
Friday, December 14

Events Calendar

Berkeley This Week

Friday, December 14