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Berkeley Marina hotel suffers loan delinquency as foreclosure looms

BERKELEY — A big hotel next to the Berkeley Marina has suffered a default on its real estate loan and now could face foreclosure if the owner fails to cure the delinquency. The 378-room DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Berkeley is in default on a $52.5 million loan it received in 2017, documents filed on Nov. 12 in Alameda County show.

Berkeley, CA · 1d
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Armed Chase Ends With Pickup Slamming Into El Cerrito Senior Housing Complex

A silver BMW sedan followed a pickup truck early Sunday in San Pablo, and police say a passenger in the BMW pointed a gun at the truck's occupants before the BMW rammed it from behind, sending the pickup careening into a senior housing complex next to City Hall. Both people inside the pickup were pulled from the overturned vehicle and hospitalized in stable condition.

El Cerrito, CA · 2d
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Matchup Preview and Final Score Prediction for Virginia Football vs. California

The last time Virginia played, it ran for 16 yards, went 1-for-12 on third down, and lost 51-7 to then-No. 14 Wake Forest. Two weeks later, the Hoos are back ho

Berkeley, CA · 7h

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Firefighters, Family Remember Former CA Chief Who Dedicated Nearly 40 Years of Service to Sonoma Valley

Slug: UR-Firefighters-family-remember-former-Kenwood-fire-c The Press Democrat, Santa Rosa, Calif. The sound of drums and bagpipes echoing around them, hundreds of firefighters in ceremonial dress, along with family, friends and community members gathered to pay tribute to Daren Bellach, a retired Kenwood fire chief whose nearly four decades of service left a lasting mark on Sonoma Valley.

Kenwood, CA · 1d
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Fat Dog, owner of Berkeley’s Subway Guitars and a legend of the city, dies at 80

Stapled to the baby blue front wall of Subway Guitars is a page of sheet music for the 1942 standard “There Will Never Be Another You.” It’s unclear whether it was intended as an elegy for Fat Dog, the founder and owner of the Berkeley shop that has served as a musical mecca for generations. But as news of his death on Oct. 30 at the age of 80 spread on social media, it seems like a perfect fanfare for a man who embodied Berkeley’s countercultural contradictions by turning his creative passion into a welcoming, self-sustaining empire that elevated everyone who crossed the threshold.

Berkeley, CA · 2d

NBC Los Angeles

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Tractors in full twinkle rule this whimsical wine country parade

DRAPING STRINGS OF LIGHTS... across all sorts of large objects and enormous yard features, from porches to pergolas, has become a whimsical way of life for those people who adore decorating for the holidays. Other sizable spots, including garage doors, swing sets, and oversized gates also get the glittery treatment each year. When it comes to vehicles, however, the decorating remains generally demure: You might spy a wreath hooked to the front of a car's grill or perhaps an elf doll placed near a car's rear window. But there's a town in Calistoga that likes to fabulously festoon all sorts of things on wheels, especially the huge machines that dutifully serve our communities on farms or by delivering food and a plethora of much-needed goods. It's the Lighted Tractor Parade, a colorful and quirky Calistoga tradition, and big trucks, hefty construction vehicles, lengthy flatbeds and other on-the-roll mega machines make merry appearances in the popular procession, one of the only events of its twinkly type.

Calistoga, CA · 2d

The Berkeley Scanner

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Man arrested in $400 Ben & Jerry's ice cream heist

An Oakland man was arrested Wednesday after recent robberies at Berkeley grocery stores, including the theft of $400 in Ben & Jerry's ice cream, police said. Wednesday's incidents began around 3:30 p.m. at Andronico's on Solano Avenue, where two men who entered the store were recognized by loss prevention staff, according to preliminary reports. When staff confronted the men, one of them activated a stun gun or Taser and made threats before the pair fled in a silver Hyundai, Berkeley police said. About 40 minutes later, they turned up at Andronico's on Shattuck Avenue, where they allegedly made off with roughly $400 worth of ice cream. During that encounter, one of the suspects activated the electronic device and punched a loss prevention worker, police said. But the ice cream didn't get far. A Berkeley police officer who knew where stolen merchandise was often sold went to check several liquor stores in West Oakland. BPD also used the department's Flock camera database to track down the car. In West Oakland, police spotted the Hyundai and saw one of the men leaving a liquor store. He took off running when he saw police, setting off a foot chase through several West Oakland

Berkeley, CA · 2d

The Berkeley Scanner

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Berkeley cyclist determined to ride again after serious crash

Four years after a cyclist was fatally injured at San Pablo Avenue and Virginia Street, another Berkeley cyclist has been hurt, renewing safety concerns at the intersection. Deborah Marks was biking home from seeing bodywork clients Nov. 5 when the crash happened, at San Pablo Avenue and Virginia Street at about 1:30 p.m. "I was knocked out. I never saw a car that hit me," she said. "I woke up in the ambulance on a gurney with a wonderful tech named Jack who took very good care of me." Marks, 75, suffered two brain bleeds, with the second discovered six hours after the first. She was given anti-seizure medication and kept in the hospital for two days. She is now home recovering. She told The Scanner the crash was a wakeup call about wearing her helmet, which she hadn't always done. Fortunately, she had worn it that day. "I could have been killed from brain injury," Marks said. "I will be religious from this moment going forward. I think that's really important for cyclists to hear." The Scanner initially heard about last week's crash from a reader who witnessed the aftermath and was concerned. "You hear so much about seniors

Berkeley, CA · 19h

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Concord’s Long-Awaited Blast and Brew Is Finally Open

CONCORD, CALIFORNIA — After more than two years of anticipation, missed opening targets, and plenty of questions from residents, Blast & Brew has finally opened its doors in downtown Concord. The California-based restaurant and tap house is now serving customers at 2151 Salvio Street, Suite L, at the corner...

Concord, CA · 1d

San Francisco Chronicle

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Vehicle fire blocks westbound I-580 on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge

The left lane has reopened, but the right lane remains closed. Caltrans is warning drivers to expect delays and use alternate routes.

Richmond, CA · 2d

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Berkeley Half Marathon will bring road closures Sunday

The annual Berkeley Half Marathon is back Sunday, and the city has announced road closures for race day. There will be parking restrictions along the main 13.1-mile race course and shorter 5- and 10-kilometer courses, according to an announcement posted Tuesday. The city will shut down several blocks around the...

Berkeley, CA · 1d

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Pleasant Hill, CA: Doofus Refuses To Yield When Turning Onto Crescent Plaza Despite Multiple Left-Turn Yield-on-Green Signs

The impatient driver risked an accident and multiple tickets just to save a couple of seconds. A Contra Costa County-area driver and Redditor /u/Tibierius_Jim shared head-shaking dashcam footage from earlier in October (Oct 27, 2026) to the /r/IdiotsInCars subreddit, showing an impatient driver disregarding yield-on-green signage and risking an accident and multiple tickets to save a couple of seconds.

Pleasant Hill, CA · 1d

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City of Napa to Launch New GIS Hub at Napa County GIS Day 2026

The City of Napa invites residents to explore the power of mapping technology and discover new ways to access public information during Napa County GIS Day 2026, taking place Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at the Napa County Library. GIS Day is an international event dedicated to educating, inspiring, and demonstrating...

Napa, CA · 1d

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Wrubel declares victory in tight District 1 race; Humbert and Tregub reelected

Daria Wrubel declared victory in the race to represent City Council District 1 late Friday as nearly final election results showed her atop the crowded field that sought to represent Northwest Berkeley. The returns also confirmed councilmembers Mark Humbert and Igor Tregub have won their bids for re-election. Alameda County...

Berkeley, CA · 18h

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Magic Boy: The Jimi Hendrix Experience live at Berkeley, 1970

Magic Boy: The Jimi Hendrix Experience Live at Berkeley (First Show) was issued on October 16, 2026 on Experience Hendrix, LLC and Legacy Recordings. Produced by Janie Hendrix, original Experience recording engineer Eddie Kramer, and John McDermott, this historic 1970 concert is receiving a proper release for the first time, and will be available on 2-LP vinyl, CD, and all digital platforms.

Berkeley, CA · 1d

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Napa's La Toque Brings Back Chef Carlo Zarri for 13th Truffle-and-Barolo Feast

La Toque’s late-fall calendar pairs two fungi-focused dinners: a Nov. 20 Truffles & Barolo Dinner and a Dec. 13 wild-mushroom feast. The November event marks the 13th year Italian chef Carlo Zarri has returned to the Napa restaurant. Its five-course tasting menu costs $240 per person, plus applicable charges; optional wine pairings are an additional $125 per person.

Napa, CA · 1d

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Counting Down to the 2027 Season Opener at Sonoma Raceway

The 2026 season may have concluded just a short time ago, but SRO America is already looking forward to what’s on the horizon in 2027. Sonoma Raceway will once again host the season opener from April 2-4, 2027, welcoming teams, drivers, manufacturers, and fans back to California’s wine country for the first battles of the new championship campaigns.

Sonoma, CA · 1d

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Election results in Berkeley and Alameda County

Read all Berkeleyside’s coverage of the 2026 election. The Alameda County Registrar of Voters published its latest batch of election results Friday evening, and all but a very few ballots have now been counted. Daria Wrubel has won a narrow victory over Laura Babitt in District 1. Igor Tregub...

Alameda County, CA · 18h

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White Pony Express Marks Food Rescue Milestone With 40 Million Pounds

CONCORD, Calif. — White Pony Express has recovered and delivered more than 40 million pounds of surplus food since its founding in 2013, connecting the Bay Area’s abundance with neighbors facing hunger across Contra Costa County. The milestone comes as rising living costs strain household budgets and the...

Contra Costa County, CA · 1d

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Dunkin’ To Open New Location In Pleasant Hill

Dunkin’ is preparing to open a new restaurant in Pleasant Hill at 1900 Contra Costa Blvd., Pleasant Hill,, according to a report by Diablo Dish. The restaurant is expected to open in December 2026, according to franchise owner Matt Cobo, who confirmed the plans to Bay Area Telegraph. The...

Pleasant Hill, CA · 18h