1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1595+ words) California’s several hundred parks feature some of the most beautiful wilderness in the country, many within a few hours drive of Berkeley. But reserving a campground can be unduly challenging. The state and national parks reservations websites are so popular…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (196+ words) There are so many options for walking, or hiking with dogs in the East Bay. We asked Cityside staffers who share their lives with dogs to nominate some of their favorite trails. Always check at the park itself or on…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (567+ words) For years, Kruti Patel and Eric Smillie wouldn’t let their kids help cook. For a family whose life revolved around the kitchen, it was a grim struggle. When they finally replaced their gas range — the last gas appliance in their…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (411+ words) Changes are coming to the Claremont Resort & Club. The century-old luxury hotel announced this week that it had closed its luxury spa, which had been in operation for 25 years. The 25,000-square-foot spa included a eucalyptus steam room and dipping pools…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (345+ words) As Nosh editor, Tovin Lapan oversees food coverage across Berkeleyside, Oaklandside and Richmondside. His journalism career started in Guadalajara, Mexico as a reporter for an English-language weekly newspaper. Previously, he served as the multimedia food reporter for the San Diego…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (207+ words) A few weeks ago, a fellow Berkeleyan named Kevin messaged us on Instagram, “Hey there! I was told by locals to send you guys pics of our house garden.” Attached were two images: one of a single, partially husked corn…...