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Good day Berkeley! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What two big Berkeley projects could reshape Telegraph and downtown soon?
  • How did a Berkeley stash house end up holding 15 pounds?
  • Why a Berkeley record store symbolizes the pull of analog life

Also on today's calendar: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in San Francisco, CA! and 8 more events.

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Today's riddle: What two things can you never eat for breakfast? . 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 55 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and cool, temps: high: 53, low: 47.
  • Wednesday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 52 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. SFYIMBY Year in Review: September 2025 (sfyimby.com) — Major housing changes are on the horizon in Berkeley, with plans for new apartments above Amoeba Music on Telegraph Avenue and demolition permits filed for a record-tall apartment tower at 2128 Oxford Street downtown. The broader regional roundup highlights how Bay Area cities are adding affordable and market-rate housing, but Berkeley’s projects could significantly reshape key neighborhoods near campus and transit for years to come.
   

2. Extradited Honduras man sentenced to prison in Berkeley fentanyl house bust (mercedsunstar.com) — Federal prosecutors say a Berkeley stash house held about 15 pounds of fentanyl tied to a trafficking ring whose leader was extradited from Honduras and just received a five-year sentence. The case, involving raids in both Berkeley and Oakland, underscores how large-scale drug operations can quietly operate in residential areas before major federal crackdowns.
   

3. 'The past gives comfort': Finding refuge on analog islands amid deepening digital seas (timesunion.com) — A national feature on the return of analog pleasures briefly spotlights Berkeley, with a photo of a shopper outside Amoeba Music on Telegraph. From handwritten cards to stick-shift cars and vinyl records, people of all ages describe why they’re stepping away from screens to reconnect with more tactile, nostalgic experiences.
   

4. These 6 Habits Will Transform Your Relationship With Your Adult Children (huffpost.com) — A Berkeley-based marriage and family therapist is among several experts sharing practical ways parents can build healthier, more respectful relationships with their adult children. The piece emphasizes listening instead of lecturing, honoring boundaries, and treating grown kids as capable adults. It’s a useful guide if you’re trying to stay close to your children without overstepping as they navigate their own lives.
   

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    Tuesday December 30
  • Beyond D&D: roleplaying game night
    Oakland Public Library , 125 14th Street , Oakland
    5:30 pm
  • Kensington Library Book Club
    Kensington Library , 61 Arlington Avenue , Kensington
    6:15 pm
  • Family Storytime
    Kensington Library , 61 Arlington Avenue , Kensington
    6:30 pm
    • Wednesday December 31
  • Recycling Center + Office - Limited Hours Today
    El Cerrito Recycling Center , 7501 Schmidt Lane , El Cerrito
    8:30 am

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  • Happy Holidays everyone.
    And, in memory of the late Louis S. Nelson (Feb 1961-Jan 2021), my Brother-in-Law, wishing you all a blessed and prosperous 2026! (Nextdoor SW Berkeley-San Pablo Park)
  • While some of y’all were sleeping…
    All Seeing Eye Unfolded Epic Sunrise 7:11-7:40am Edited: the photo order was off (Nextdoor South Berkeley)
  • University of California Berkeley posted a job opening for Associate Director (0315U), Student Learning Ctr - #70607 - 70607 in Berkeley. Apply here.
  • Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. posted a job opening for Cal Student Store Supervisor (Full Time) in Berkeley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Berkeley here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Lunch and dinner. (From Norine S.)
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