Dogs have long been considered man’s best friend, from Old Dan and Little Ann in “Where the Red Fern Grows” by Wilson Rawls to Marley in “Marley & Me” by John Grogan. Literary canine characters oft represent the power of love, unfailing companionship and blind loyalty. Some cultures worship their Read More…
Though the 2012 London Olympics don’t start until July 27, 15 Cal athletes, coaches, ex-players and athletic personnel have already punched their tickets to London. After 47 Bears qualified for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, there’s a good chance even more will represent Cal in London. Of the 15 representatives who Read More…
Three Berkeley massage parlors may be closed for good after city officials ruled that explicit online reviews support allegations of prostitution. Crystal Massage on Shattuck Avenue, as well as Acupressure Health Center and Berkeley Alouette — both located on University Avenue — were served with cease and desist notices in Read More…
Development at the vacant lot at 2501 Haste Street along Telegraph Avenue remains stalled, despite Friday’s court hearing between the city of Berkeley and the lot’s owner. Last September, the city decided to foreclose on the lot’s $641,000 lien, claiming owner Kenneth Sarachan did not submit a complete permit application Read More…
San Francisco finds itself in the midst of its 34th annual San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival this summer. The five-week-long festival has been receiving attention from not only our neighbors, but from all over the country. From its prestigious reviews in the San Francisco Chronicle and New York Times to Read More…
Berkeley native Denisha DeLane is determined to improve her community through her campaign to run for Berkeley City Council in District 2. DeLane filed a petition with 150 signatures with the city clerk’s office Tuesday in lieu of filing fees in preparation for her upcoming campaign for the November election. Read More…
