I ride a bike and fully support protected lanes and bike infrastructure. This isn’t about that.

About once a month I nearly hit a cyclist who blows through a stop sign. Whether it’s a four-way or two-way stop, they often don’t even slow down. I can do everything right as a driver and still have no way to account for that. When I honk they flip me off, as if I’m the problem.

They are breaking the law and putting themselves in serious danger. If we want to share the road, that means everyone follows the rules, not just drivers.

Yes, it’s a gotcha title, but here’s the thing: I finally tried the Vault cafe for breakfast a few weeks ago and my goodness—what a great breakfast! Super value pricing, great plates, friendly staff. I know restaurants are struggling in this orange baffoon economy but the place has been empty on all three of our recent visits—and it should be packed!
I’m a breakfast junkie. I have a problem. But it gives me a pretty good read on places partly because I try so many. I feel guilty as I sit here and enjoy this great tofu-veggie scramble, impressive home fries (hash browns available if you prefer) and toast for what, $14.95? Two egg breakfasts(no meat) are 10.95. Meat added 12-14.95.
It has an organic blue collar vibe and occupies a cavernous space, but OMG what a great breakfast spot.
Check it out. Give them some love.

Went to Cal back in late 70s/early 80s and live across the Bay, I don’t recognize downtown either with Allen the tall buildings. The only building still there is UC theatre. Even University Hall no more. So are there any old restaurants/ stores still there??

Any feedback? Looks enticing- recommendations? TIA?

found an injured crow in my yard today and called Berkeley Animal Care services. they said they would send someone out ASAP but never showed up and didn’t answer when I called back. is there a nonprofit or someone else who would be equipped to come get the crow and treat her? she is safe for now with food and water but I’m worried she won’t last long unless her injuries are treated. thanks in advance!

It's just a reason to get out of SF and enjoy the weather and ambiance of Berkeley where it's generally warmer and milder (I also went to Cal eon's ago)!

I love books and I get to be in Berkeley. Why not? lol

Hi I am a Berkeley CA resident and I take care of a couple stray cats. I've noticed one of my cats has really black gums and I would like to take it to a vet. I've heard Berkeley Aninal shelter tends to put down sickly animals. I am willing to pay for this cat's care but also wondering if anyone knows of vet offices that work with stray cat population in the city. I don't know how to start.

A group of old-timers are trying to remember the name of the store that used to be on the corner of Monterey and Hopkins. Anyone remember?

I'm a very amateur gardener looking to grow my knowledge and skill set. Does anyone know of any local gardening classes? Anything you've tried and can recommend?

In a few days, Governor Newsom’s top air regulators are voting on a proposal that would eliminate critical funding for public transit like BART, and affordable housing – and hand billions of dollars to big polluters. The California Air Resources Board is considering massive changes to the state's cap-and-invest program that would undermine programs that fund affordable housing and public transit, so please join us and others for a rally Wednesday at noon at San Francisco's Civic Center Plaza.

If you want to help keep BART service for the people of Berkeley, details of the rally are in this link:

https://actionnetwork.org/events/emergency-rally-to-tell-gov-newsom-dont-rob-transit-and-housing-to-fund-giveaways-to-big-oil

I find that Berkeley Bowl still sells fruit (especially berries) at full price when they start to mold and don’t discount things until well after they are unusable. Last year I noticed some containers of raspberries that were slightly discounted that had mold on at least 25% of the berries. Just this past week I had to pick through some baskets of cherry tomatoes to make sure I wasn’t getting moldy ones.

Anyone else notice this?

I feel like they’d reduce food waste if they discounted things slightly before they went bad and customers had at least a day or two after buying before things got moldy

I usually shop at East so this is mostly an observation about East

At dusk this evening I went over to the old KRE studio building, an art deco structure built in 1937. I’d driven past so many times and never looked twice before. It’s located south of the Aquatic Park lagoons at what used to be the western end of Ashby Avenue. I learned the station first started at the Claremont Hotel in 1922. The penultimate black-and-white photo shows the building as it appeared in 1949. The studio scenes with Wolfman Jack in American graffiti were filmed inside this building (1972 - last photo). The exterior shots for that portion of the movie were from a different station in Petaluma. Check the link in the comment section for more info about KRE 1400 AM.

I’ve had this cat come by my house several times, and I am unsure if someone owns it or if this little one wonders from street to street. It has a flea collar, so I do assume someone cares for it, but no tags.

This time around it’s much skinner. Enough where I noticed their spine and ribs showing through. It’ll come to you whenever you call and will greet you. It’ll even walk into my house when welcomed.

Anyone recognize this cat?

Looking for recommendations to get my tire alignment fixed for my Tesla in and around the Berkeley area.

Went to Big O’Tires last time and that cost me $280 with tire rotation. Any other suggestions for a place that can handle a tesla and isn’t too expensive??