The plaza, which will host the historic Ashby Flea Market, will be discussed at a virtual meeting on Oct. 3.
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Berkeley Flea Market ready to reopen with city help, despite troubled vendors
In a U-turn, organizers of the Berkeley Flea Market say it will not be closed until April and will open this weekend if the weather cooperates. But even without rain, storm clouds rumble over the market’s future.
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Berkeley Flea Market shuts down for winter. ‘This is an emergency,’ say organizers
The 46-year-old market will be closed in February and March due to financial struggles, but should reopen in April. The hiatus will give organizers time to regroup and strategize to attract more customers.
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Will Berkeley flea market survive changing neighborhood?
African art and objects on display at the Berkeley flea market. Photo: Andrew Stelzer By Andrew Stelzer, KQED You can hear the rumble of a drum circle from more than a block away, and it grows louder and louder as you approach Berkeley’s Ashby BART Station. Every Saturday and Sunday — except when it rains — […]
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Berkeley man shot Sunday night at Ashby Flea Market
Berkeley police responded to reports of shots fired at the Ashby Flea Market at Ashby BART on Sunday Dec. 1. BART police are spearheading the investigation. Photo: Frances Dinkelspiel A 21-year-old Berkeley man was shot and injured Sunday night at the Ashby Flea Market and Ashby BART shut down for the evening. BART police received […]
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Berkeley Flea Market: Going strong after three decades
Berkeley Flea Market. Photo: Berkeley Flea Market By Niclas Ericsson The downturn in the economy may be a threat to many small merchants in Berkeley, but the 35-year-old Berkeley Flea Market is still alive and kicking. With its ethnic and lively environment, and diverse array of used goods, the market offers a distinct alternative to […]