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Berkeley entrepreneurs help kids learn to learn
1+ week, 4+ day ago (991+ words) With students back in class, many parents are seeking new ways to help their kids thrive at school. Two innovative Berkeley businesses — one longstanding, the other new — help students learn to learn using vastly different techniques. Before the business was…...
Did a Berkeley High yearbook photo violate civil rights law?
2+ week, 4+ day ago (183+ words) The BHS yearbook is an independent student publication “without prior review by school officials,” according to its published editorial policy. In an email to Berkeleyside on Monday, a district spokesperson said BUSD does not comment on active or completed investigations....
Remembering Kevin Aikens, East Bay local who was a fixture of the South Berkeley Farmer's Market
2+ week, 5+ day ago (710+ words) This story was originally published by Street Spirit. It would have been easy to assume that Kevin Aikens was employed by the South Berkeley Farmers’ Market. He has been present at the Tuesday market nearly every week for years, protecting…...
The Claremont’s luxury spa is no more
3+ week, 2+ day ago (411+ words) Changes are coming to the Claremont Resort & Club. The century-old luxury hotel announced this week that it had closed its luxury spa, which had been in operation for 25 years. The 25,000-square-foot spa included a eucalyptus steam room and dipping pools…...
Berkeley mail theft suspect had USPS key, police say
3+ week, 3+ day ago (274+ words) Police have arrested a man they believe used a U.S. Postal Service master key in a string of mail thefts last year. It is at least the second time this year a Berkeley mail theft suspect has been caught with a…...
Introducing BreakFest, Nosh's big morning bash with a shot of spice
3+ week, 3+ day ago (345+ words) As Nosh editor, Tovin Lapan oversees food coverage across Berkeleyside, Oaklandside and Richmondside. His journalism career started in Guadalajara, Mexico as a reporter for an English-language weekly newspaper. Previously, he served as the multimedia food reporter for the San Diego…...
In a tight budget year, BUSD’s superintendent joined teachers in getting a pay raise
3+ week, 4+ day ago (706+ words) Despite entering one of its tightest budget cycles in years, Berkeley Unified increased pay for its superintendent, reflecting a statewide trend of rising executive compensation as school districts compete to recruit and retain top leadership. The raise was triggered by…...