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4 East Bay Colleges Make Spring Semester Free4 East Bay Colleges Make Spring Semester Free
By - posted 11/27/2022
East Bay, Oakland

By Olivia Wynkoop, Bay City News Foundation All four East Bay colleges in the Peralta Community College District are waiving their course registration fees for the Spring 2023 semester for all California residents, among additional opportunities for students. Announced Wednesday, Berkeley City College, College of Alameda, Laney College and Merritt College are more...

Hangar 1 Vodka Closing Alameda Distillery & Tasting RoomHangar 1 Vodka Closing Alameda Distillery & Tasting Room
By - posted 11/23/2022
East Bay, Eat & Drink, Goodbye

Thanks to Eater SF for sharing the unfortunate news that Hangar 1 Distillery is closing its Alameda distillery and tasting room. The beloved vodka distillery, located at 2505 Monarch St, Alameda, is housed in a former airplane hangar. The distillery was a popular stop along Alameda’s Spirits Alley for its tasting more...

Berkeley Wants to Ban Right Turns on RedBerkeley Wants to Ban Right Turns on Red
By - posted 11/8/2022
Bay Area Updates, East Bay, Transportation

Thanks to SF Gate for sharing the news that Berkeley may be putting an end to right turns on red. A new proposal was recently approved to outlaw right turns on red lights citywide. Being able to turn right on red is a nearly uniquely American rule; it’s illegal in other most more...

UC Berkeley Ranks as Best Public University in the World AgainUC Berkeley Ranks as Best Public University in the World Again
By - posted 11/6/2022
Bay Area Updates, East Bay

UC Berkeley just shared that once again, for the ninth straight year, the university has taken the top spot as the number one public university in the world, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 global universities rankings. UC Berkeley was also named the fourth-best university overall in the world more...

Fremont is Named the Safest City in CaliforniaFremont is Named the Safest City in California
By - posted 11/3/2022
East Bay

Thanks to KTLA for sharing the news about Wallet Hub’s 2022’s Safest Cities in America ranking. WalletHub compared more than 180 cities across 42 key indicators of safety under three categories: home and community safety, natural disaster risk and financial safety. Fremont, California made the top 20 for Safest Cities in the more...

First Ever Curling Facility in Northern California Opens in East OaklandFirst Ever Curling Facility in Northern California Opens in East Oakland
By - posted 10/1/2022
Brand New, East Bay, Fun & Games, Oakland

Thanks to ABC7 for sharing the news that Northern California now has its first-ever curling facility. The curling community in Northern California now has its first dedicated ice facility in East Oakland. The 15,000 square feet San Francisco Bay Area Curling Club, located at 8450 Enterprise Way, has 5 sheets and more...

POSTPONED: NorCal's Largest Halloween County Fair is Coming for 2022POSTPONED: NorCal’s Largest Halloween County Fair is Coming for 2022
By - posted 9/9/2022
East Bay, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Sponsored

This event has been postponed for 2022 Get ready for a haunted house, costume contests, pumpkin patch, free kids treats and more. It’s the 3rd Annual “Kids Scream Zone” at the Contra Costa County Health & Wellness Festival, Oct 29, 2022 inside the Contra Costa Fairgrounds. It’s the largest Halloween County more...

Free Amusement Park Day for Teachers, Military & Healthcare Workers (Livermore)Free Amusement Park Day for Teachers, Military & Healthcare Workers (Livermore)
By - posted 8/30/2022
East Bay, Freebies, Fun & Games

Boomers, the family entertainment center, located at 2400 Kitty Hawk Rd, Livermore, is offering Thank You days to the community. Boomers Livermore has miniature golf, laser tag, Thunder Road go-karts, bumper boats, and an arcade. Military, first responders, healthcare workers, and teachers will receive a free Elite Ticket (value: $55.99) when they visit, according more...

Free Labor Day Weekend Drive-In Movie Night (Sept. 4)Free Labor Day Weekend Drive-In Movie Night (Sept. 4)
By - posted 8/22/2022
Drive-In Movies, East Bay, Free Movie Screenings, Get Out: Events

The West Wind Drive-in movie theaters in Concord and San Jose host a Free Drive-in Movie Night over Labor Day Weekend. Details are sparse for now, but typically on their free movie nights, they have music, games, and of course, free movies for the whole family. All movies are double features. Admission is free. Gates more...

Bay Area City Named "America's Happiest City" for 2022Bay Area City Named “America’s Happiest City” for 2022
By - posted 8/20/2022
Bay Area Updates, East Bay

Forget about leaving your heart in San Francisco. It turns out that Concord is America’s happiest city. An analysis released Thursday by HouseFresh.com, a site focused on improving residential air quality, placed Concord in the Number One slot. “The hometown of Tom Hanks is said to be a quiet and pleasant place more...

East Bay Diner "Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe" Closes After 20 YearsEast Bay Diner “Rudy’s Can’t Fail Cafe” Closes After 20 Years
By - posted 8/9/2022
East Bay, Eat & Drink, Goodbye

A two-decade-old, well-known comfort-food cafe in Emeryville closed Monday, according to the cafe’s Facebook page. Rudy’s Can’t Fail Cafe at 4081 Hollis St. closed with a note saying it’s time to “pass the torch.” In 2002, Rudy’s took over the spot where Eugene’s Ranch House was located for 40 years. Rudy’s strived more...

Protesters Halt Construction at Berkeley's People's ParkProtesters Halt Construction at Berkeley’s People’s Park
By - posted 8/4/2022
Causes, East Bay, Housing

University of California at Berkeley halted construction Wednesday on housing at historic People’s Park following a protest the university said threatened the safety of workers. Following a judge’s decision Friday that became final this week, UC Berkeley fenced off the park early Wednesday morning to prepare to build $312 million of more...

Police in Riot Gear Clear Out Berkeley's People's ParkPolice in Riot Gear Clear Out Berkeley’s People’s Park
By - posted 8/3/2022
East Bay, Housing

By Keith Burbank, Bay City News People’s Park in Berkeley was closed early Wednesday morning by police in riot gear to prepare for the construction of housing following a judge’s final ruling on the matter, advocates for maintaining the entire park as open space and University of California at Berkeley officials more...

Downtown Berkeley's New 12-Block Protected BikewayDowntown Berkeley’s New 12-Block Protected Bikeway
By - posted 7/31/2022
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, East Bay, Transportation

By Rya Jetha, Bay City News Foundation A new protected bikeway along a 12-block stretch of Milvia Street from Hearst Avenue to Blake Street is now open, Berkeley city officials said. The bikeway is designed to increase rider mobility in the city while protecting riders through a corridor of parked cars more...

East Bay Roller Rink Will Remain Open, Reversing Planned ClosureEast Bay Roller Rink Will Remain Open, Reversing Planned Closure
By - posted 7/29/2022
Bay Area Updates, East Bay

San Ramon’s The Golden Skate, one of the last remaining roller rinks in the Bay Area, was set to close on July 31, 2022, but after an outpouring of support, the 47-year old roller rink has decided to stay open, provided the support continues. The Golden Skate announced: “The over-whelming response from more...