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Berkeley schools’ edible program faces challenges
Jezra Thompson, the new head of Berkeley schools' gardening and cooking program, explains why it's in peril, despite support.
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Berkeley raises funds for schools’ edible program
Many local businesses, including Chez Panisse, took part in A Taste of North Berkeley, a fundraiser for BUSD's gardening and cooking program.
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Cooking cuts loom at schools’ edible program
A drastic reduction in funding means the Berkeley school district is considering severely pruning its lauded edible program.
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Berkeley School Board set to vote on slashed budget for cooking and gardening...
UPDATE, March 27: As expected, the Berkeley Unified School Board last night voted to commit $485,000 for the coming year to its gardening program, under the terms outlined it the proposal that called...
View ArticleOp-ed: Let’s join forces to back Healthy Berkeley program
A broad coalition of diverse community representatives came together before the Berkeley City Council recently to call for Council support for two very important “Healthy Berkeley” initiatives. One...
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Dine out to help Berkeley schools’ gardening program
Berkeley public schools' cherished cooking and gardening program is in trouble. Here's how you can help.
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Alcohol-free bar set for Berkeley (say what?)
While an "alcohol-alternative" bar is coming to Berkeley, a straight-up speakeasy has opened in Alameda.
View ArticleOp-ed: Why a liberal mother of 2 is voting no on Measure D
I begin with this confession: I don’t drink soda and I never have. My boys, ages 9 and 12, don’t drink soda, either. In fact, I’ve never even let them try it, because I didn’t want them to like it. If...
View ArticleOp-ed: Berkeley teachers support Measure D
On behalf of all Berkeley teachers, I ask you to vote yes on Measure D for the health of our children. Ask any teacher in Berkeley and they will tell you that there is a strong connection between...
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Soda tax raises $116,000 of revenue in first month
Berkeley's soda tax generated $116,000 in revenue in its first month of operation, city officials and advocates said Monday.
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Berkeley’s new soda tax panel begins its work
A new Berkeley "panel of experts" charged with allocating money collected from the city's new soda tax met for the first time Tuesday night.
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Soda tax brings needed cash to gardening program
BUSD's beleaguered cooking and gardening program will see a welcome injection of funds from the soda tax.
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Council approves $1.5M to fight soda consumption
Officials voted Tuesday night to step up the fight against sugary drinks in Berkeley.
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‘Afro-Vegan’ chef gets Berkeley students cooking
Cookbook author and food activist Bryant Terry talked about his roots and urged students to get engaged around food security issues.
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Restaurants show support for food and gardening program at Berkeley schools
On Thursday, eight Berkeley restaurants have committed to giving at least 15% of their proceeds to BUSD's gardening and cooking program.
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