Labor unions and others representing faculty, students and workers argue in a lawsuit that the administration is using funding cuts, and the threat of cuts, to silence opposing viewpoints.

A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

Schools are still scrambling to get food to families for the nearly 2 million children statewide who rely on food aid.

Many students in Alameda County's youth facility read below the third grade level. An innovative program is now offering one-on-one support.

Also: A new study shows a major earthquake could nearly wipe out the county's hospital beds. And a Berkley man has been charged with attempted murder after stabbing his father.

Most of the major closures will affect foot, bike and vehicle traffic Sunday morning as thousands of runners race 5k, 10k and 13.1 miles.

Father and son Hossein and Amir Razavi took over the Middle East Market a decade ago, and recently expanded to open an adjacent restaurant.

Alejandra Armstrong's work at Cityside helps Berkeleyside, The Oaklandside, Richmondside and East Bay Nosh reach more people.

Berkeley's Juneteenth Festival and Telegraph Holiday Fair can't stay in their longtime locations, according to city.

Other events include a guided listening of centuries-old Persian music, a pain management workshop and a chance to test new board games.

The East Bay will deal with winds gusting over 40 mph Thursday, which could bring down tree limbs and power lines.

A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

Anti-fascist protesters fought with attendees at the event, held two months after founder Charlie Kirk's assassination, leading to four arrests on and off campus.

Crown Heating and Sheet Metal, a Berkeley fabrication shop that dates back seven decades, is closing within months of the Walter Mork Company — which is calling it quits after over a century.

The response from readers has been overwhelmingly positive since Berkeleyside retired its comments section last week.

She helped grow the broadcast track of UC Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism, influencing many in the field.

A skirmish led to arrests in the street, and protesters jeered back and forth with those lining up to attend the event, held two months after Charlie Kirk’s assassination.

Tired of "frivolous" attempts to landmark buildings that tie up housing, some Berkeley City Council members want to change the process.

Sabrina Landreth resigned last week, claiming EBRPD's board demanded she violate open government and personnel laws.

The West Berkeley institution makes a classic version of the South Indian dish that is worth returning to time and again.

BUSD is reviewing plans for a campus expansion on Milvia Street, which may or may not include two floors of parking for school staff.

Aproximadamente el 30% de los estudiantes del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Berkeley dependen de comidas gratuitas o a precio reducido. El distrito se asoció con bancos de alimentos y movilizó voluntarios para dar alimentos a los estudiantes y sus familias.

Shelly and Deepak Ajmani and their two children have taken over the store, which recently made news when ICE deported its former seamstress.  

The “No Crumbs” collective created a 2026 calendar and puzzle showcasing local businesses with proceeds benefitting Centro Legal de la Raza.

A federal appeals court left an order in place today that requires the Trump administration to provide full SNAP food assistance for November.

Berkeley leaders signaled support for taller height limits in the Elmwood District and parts of North Berkeley despite opposition.

A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

Oakland’s lauded queer bar, Friends and Family, is set to close on Dec. 30. It's an immeasurable loss for Nosh columnist Cecilia Seiter.

For 27 hours straight, a team of four scammers posing as Oakland police kept her on the phone and isolated as they worked their con.

CJ Rudolph joined the IRS in 2019, just after the last federal government shutdown. Now he’s surviving with gig work and a credit union loan.

The Federal Aviation Administration is forcing airlines to cut 10% of their flights at 40 airports starting Friday, Nov. 7. SFO and OAK are on the list; San Jose is not.

Your guide to Berkeley, Oakland and Richmond cafes serving ceremonial-grade tea, matcha lattes and green desserts, despite a global shortage.

With 30% of BUSD students relying on free or reduced-cost meals, the district is partnering with food pantries and mobilizing volunteers.

Other events include a book talk with Hayley Kiyoko, the Korean Experimental Music Festival and a community limpia circle.

Forced to file subpoenas for info, and key recommendations going, top police accountability officials are finding it hard to fulfill their mission.

A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

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Berkeley made history as a sanctuary city during Vietnam. And five Berkeley churches founded East Bay Sanctuary Covenant, setting off a national movement.

Prosecutors allege that the truck was used as a deadly weapon when it accelerated backward toward federal officers at Coast Guard Island.

Berkeley hizo historia por primera vez como ciudad santuario durante la guerra de Vietnam. Más tarde, cinco iglesias de Berkeley que acogieron a refugiados salvadoreños impulsaron un movimiento a nivel nacional.

The Associated Press has called the results on Proposition 50, saying the Congressional redistricting plan pushed by Gov. Newsom will pass.

Born in a Jingletown backyard and featured in The New York Times, Elvira Valera's restaurant has built a following for its tostadas raspadas. Now, it’s ready for its own brick-and-mortar.

The East Bay restaurant closures in October included multiple business that had been open for decades.

La respuesta violenta a una protesta en Oakland plantea las mismas cuestiones legales que enfrentan otros estados a medida que se intensifica la represión migratoria de Trump.

Under court order, FEMA stopped requiring security grantees to collaborate with immigration enforcement on Oct. 21.

Enter your vote for 10 categories covering East Bay restaurants, bars, bakeries, cafes and more.

Tuesday is the last day for voters to weigh in on whether to approve Newsom’s plan to redistrict congressional lines to favor Democrats.

Local service providers saw a silver lining in how their networks sprang into action to defend vulnerable communities.

He raised five kids and a dog in South Berkeley and was known for his wit, writing and lamb-shaped meatloaves.

A fundraiser last month at the Starry Plough aimed to help families switch from gas to electric stoves. Organizers hope it will be the first of many events fueling climate justice through art.