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August 29, 2024
School’s in at BandWorks
Bug bites and bunk beds. Fireside stories and cafeteria food. Sunburn, sweat and sand in the cracks, all under the care of counselors who are usually strangers. For stretches of daytime or overnight stays, kids are subjected...
August 29, 2024
Berkeley’s Apothecarium is worth a visit
Most cannabis users have a dispensary that suits their needs. But anyone looking to explore new options should look no further than one Berkeley store.
The Apothecarium Dispensary is worth a visit for both those easing into the...
June 25, 2024
Senior Pets Find Their Senior People
When Sally Brook and Luna go for walks in her West Berkeley neighborhood, Brook likes to describe, out loud, what’s going on around them.
“This house has a very big dog that’s going to bark when we go...
April 22, 2024
Broc Cellars Does Wine, Naturally
Since 2002, when winemaker Chris Brockway established Berkeley’s Broc Cellars, the focus has been on using organically grown grapes, fermented with the yeast that occurs naturally on them, resulting in a true natural wine. Brockway’s partner in...
April 22, 2024
Spirited and Spirit-Free Cocktails for Spring
The Factory Bar
Richmond’s The Factory Bar is an urban oasis, a dog-friendly lounge with human-friendly drinks, frequent food popups and one of the best garden patios in the East Bay. Their spring menu includes nine new cocktails.
‘P7’
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November 29, 2023
The Loneliness Epidemic
Lately, I’ve been asking family, friends and even near-strangers if they’ve ever experienced loneliness and if the pandemic made it worse. If one is seeking a universal “yes,” those are the perfect questions to ask. I did...
February 27, 2023
Explore Kensington
Like the serene and regal oak that stands in its center, the Kensington Circle community has seen many changes over the years, endured and flourished. Though most online searches list the small, neighborly village as “Berkeley,” it...
