Pharmaca closing all its stores after Walgreens buys pharmacy chain
Closures include the pharmacy on Solano Avenue in Berkeley as well as the branch in Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood.
Shop Talk: Beloved Berkeley pet food store loses dogged battle to internet retailers; Modena Salon is moving
Animal Farm Discount Pet Foods was a mainstay on the corner of San Pablo Avenue and Cedar Street for 35 years. Even the owner’s parrot felt it was time to go.
Workers at Urban Ore, Berkeley’s last salvage store, announce union drive
They are hoping to join the Industrial Workers of the World Union 670 and have filed a petition for a union election with the National Labor Relations Board.
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Regal UA, downtown Berkeley’s last movie theater, is slated to close
The parent company of the 90-year-old Shattuck Avenue theater will reject the lease starting Feb. 15 as part of bankruptcy proceedings, according to Business Insider.
Here’s where the next round of ‘smart kiosks’ could go in Berkeley
Supporters say the devices help people navigate popular Berkeley neighborhoods, while critics say bringing ads into public spaces isn’t worth the revenue the city gains.
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Tips for how much cash to keep liquid, and the best places to keep it for ready access in case of emergency.
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