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Berkeley isn’t known for nightlife. Could that change? Berkeley plans to form a Nightlife Council, meant to support its bars, restaurants and art and entertainment centers.

Berkeley plans to form a Nightlife Council, meant to support its bars, restaurants and art and entertainment centers.

Dish of the week: Daing na Bangus from FOB Kitchen Marinated milkfish, garlic rice, and a sunny-side-up egg come together in this classic Filipino brunch combo.

Marinated milkfish, garlic rice, and a sunny-side-up egg come together in this classic Filipino brunch combo.

Proposal for 8-story apartment building in South Berkeley approved A developer plans to build a 97-unit apartment complex at the corner of Shattuck Avenue and Derby Street in South Berkeley.

A developer plans to build a 97-unit apartment complex at the corner of Shattuck Avenue and Derby Street in South Berkeley.

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Berkeley opera company kicks off season with Dolores Huerta show West Edge Opera will present three shows, starting with “Dolores,” based on the life of the civil rights activist, opening on Aug. 2.

West Edge Opera will present three shows, starting with “Dolores,” based on the life of the civil rights activist, opening on Aug. 2.

Wire: Construction tops out for Berkeley City College expansion; former Cal student killed by falling tree branch Also: A North Shattuck apartment complex is headed for foreclosure, and more Alameda County home sellers are dropping their prices.

Also: A North Shattuck apartment complex is headed for foreclosure, and more Alameda County home sellers are dropping their prices.

Hyphy Burger is ready for its close-up The West Oakland smash burger and shakes spot that has garnered considerable grassroots publicity is holding a grand opening event Aug. 2.

The West Oakland smash burger and shakes spot that has garnered considerable grassroots publicity is holding a grand opening event Aug. 2.

Alameda County’s registrar performed well in the last election But after reviewing Tim Dupuis' performance, Alameda County’s Elections Oversight commission says there’s room for improvement.

But after reviewing Tim Dupuis' performance, Alameda County’s Elections Oversight commission says there’s room for improvement.

Beloved Berkeley staple Rick & Ann’s is closing up shop Fans of the breakfast spot have until the end of August to get their last pancake fix.

Fans of the breakfast spot have until the end of August to get their last pancake fix.

Around Berkeley: Urban sketching, new 2727 Artist Co-op exhibit, learn to use a fire extinguisher Other events include a Bay Area Jazz Society jam session at a pizzeria and a know your rights workshop at La Peña.

Other events include a Bay Area Jazz Society jam session at a pizzeria and a know your rights workshop at La Peña.

Update: Berkeley no longer under tsunami advisory, but Bay remains dangerous Weather experts were not yet calling for evacuations but did recommend people clear off of beaches and out of harbors and marinas.

Weather experts were not yet calling for evacuations but did recommend people clear off of beaches and out of harbors and marinas.

3 dishes to try at The Lot, Richmond’s reimagined food market Two days a week, the Iron Triangle is home to a vibrant market where local vendors shine. Nosh shares some of its favorite dishes.

Two days a week, the Iron Triangle is home to a vibrant market where local vendors shine. Nosh shares some of its favorite dishes.

How 6 UC Berkeley students got creative to find affordable housing To make ends meet in a tough housing market, Cal students are doubling up in living rooms, commuting from other cities and making sacrifices.

To make ends meet in a tough housing market, Cal students are doubling up in living rooms, commuting from other cities and making sacrifices.

Berkeley waterfront under tsunami advisory after 8.7M quake in Russia Weather experts were not yet calling for evacuations but did recommend people clear off of beaches and out of harbors and marinas.

Weather experts were not yet calling for evacuations but did recommend people clear off of beaches and out of harbors and marinas.

Worker dies after fall at Berkeley's Sylvia Mendez Elementary School Jonathan Dillard "JD" Guidi, 41, of Sacramento, leaves behind a wife and seven children, according to a GoFundMe page for his family.

Jonathan Dillard "JD" Guidi, 41, of Sacramento, leaves behind a wife and seven children, according to a GoFundMe page for his family.

New UC President James Milliken will lean on experience in 3 other states The next head of the University of California system faces challenges from both D.C. and within the state.

The next head of the University of California system faces challenges from both D.C. and within the state.

New bottle shop, Nigerian, and pour-over coffee spots hit Oakland A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

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

All digging, even by dogs, banned at Berkeley park during radiation testing As radiation testing continues, plans for a new perimeter path have been canceled and gardeners are cutting weeds with scissors.

As radiation testing continues, plans for a new perimeter path have been canceled and gardeners are cutting weeds with scissors.

How 5 Berkeley teachers spent their summer vacation Many educators work over the summer break to make ends meet. Others focus on professional development, personal health, and family time.

Many educators work over the summer break to make ends meet. Others focus on professional development, personal health, and family time.

Remembering Roger Hill, architect who built his own home in the Berkeley Hills He oversaw VA hospital projects in Palo Alto and Loma Linda and the King Khalid Military Hospital in Saudi Arabia.

He oversaw VA hospital projects in Palo Alto and Loma Linda and the King Khalid Military Hospital in Saudi Arabia.

UC admits more Californians, but elite campuses stay selective The system also extended more admission offers to out-of-state students, including many more international students.

The system also extended more admission offers to out-of-state students, including many more international students.

Newsom changed CEQA to promote housing and development. What could it mean for Berkeley? The reform is the latest attempt to ease California’s housing crisis. Environmentalists warn it could lead to harmful industrial development.

The reform is the latest attempt to ease California’s housing crisis. Environmentalists warn it could lead to harmful industrial development.

Shop Talk: Berkeley nonprofit Easy Does It turns 30; Pacific E-Bike moves to San Pablo Ave.; another vintage shop closes Also: Bows and Arrows moves to Fourth Street as Erica Tanov departs for a nearby space.

Also: Bows and Arrows moves to Fourth Street as Erica Tanov departs for a nearby space.

While much of the country is baking, Berkeley is bundling up The coldest Bay Area summer in more than 25 years has blanketed Berkeley with fog.

The coldest Bay Area summer in more than 25 years has blanketed Berkeley with fog.

Jade Palace shuttered for equipment upgrades; Lupita Mexican Eatery closed permanently A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

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

In a ‘full-circle moment,’ lauded Arab bakery Reem’s returning to Oakland this fall Reem’s will establish its flagship location in Jack London Square, with plans to open outposts on the horizon.

Reem’s will establish its flagship location in Jack London Square, with plans to open outposts on the horizon.

Downtown fountain project called off due to clash between Berkeley and Indigenous artists The 34-year-old Turtle Island Monument project unraveled over issues related to the prior involvement of a non-Native artist.

The 34-year-old Turtle Island Monument project unraveled over issues related to the prior involvement of a non-Native artist.

Berkeley wraps up policy work tackling racial disparities in police stops BPD and its overight commision have agreed to close out Berkeley's "fair and impartial policing" policy overhaul.

BPD and its overight commision have agreed to close out Berkeley's "fair and impartial policing" policy overhaul.

Wire: Berkeley Lab director to retire; city gives away street Also: A mountain lion was spotted in Berkeley this month. And you can weigh in now on mosaic designs for a city community center.

Also: A mountain lion was spotted in Berkeley this month. And you can weigh in now on mosaic designs for a city community center.

City Council shoots down attempts to landmark 2 buildings eyed for housing A meeting Wednesday put on display the tension between historic preservation and new development in a rapidly changing Berkeley.

A meeting Wednesday put on display the tension between historic preservation and new development in a rapidly changing Berkeley.