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The San Francisco Chronicle just published a short list of fun shops and cafes–mostly small local businesses– on San Pablo Ave. near Dwight Way. While this is arguably the most happening stretch of San Pablo Ave. at present, there are many interesting spots along its length. One I stumbled across recently was the Transmissions Gallery, at 1177 San Pablo, a block or so north of Gilman. The storefront is occupied by the gallery, with an architectural office located behind. Their next opening is Thursday Sept. 7, 5-9pm. Stop in!

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If you’d like to learn more about who is running and what their platforms are, plan on attending some of candidate interviews/discussions. Today’s Planet has a long list of scheduled events.

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Read all about it in today’s Daily Planet.  Or click here to read his previous Planet commentary dated May 12, 2006.

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Up until last week, incumbent Linda Maio was the only candidate running for the District 1 seat. Now she has an opponent, Merrilie Mitchell. Read more about the new candidate in today’s Daily Planet.  Also in today’s Planet, you can read a letter to the editor (second letter down from top) from Merrilie herself.

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But not until the first week of September. The announcement comes from Elizabeth Jewel, of Aroner, Jewel & Ellis Partners, Pacific Steel’s PR representative. In the meantime, PSC is being sued by the BAAQMD for violating the 2005 Settlement Agreement. Read about it in today’s Daily Planet. See also the BAAQMD press release from Aug. 14.

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Steven Donaldson and Bob Archibald share some of their thoughts with the Planet.

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Read it here in today’s Daily Planet.

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Read all about it in the Daily Planet.

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Requested emissions reports have still not been released, until they are, the BAAQMD intends to fine Pacific Steel $10,000 for every day they are overdue. Read more about it in the Planet. The other two lawsuits to date are being brought by Neighborhood Solutions and Communities for a Better Environment. Read more about them here.
*There is a protest against Pacific Steel organized by neighborhood groups, scheduled for Sept. 16. More info will be posted on this as it becomes available.

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It’s been in the works for awhile, but now it looks like CLIF Bar is officially leaving Berkeley. It will move to Alameda in July of 2008 when the 10 year lease on its current space on 5th Street expires. This is quite a loss considering it is a local home grown Berkeley business with a strong commitment to being ecologically sound. Much has been said and written since the news earlier this week:

Berkeley Daily Planet:Clif Bar Announces Move to Alameda
Berkeley Voice: Clif Bar Makes Move from Berkeley to Alameda
Oakland Tribune: Clif Bar Leaves Berkeley
SF Chronicle: Clif Bar Moves to Alameda after 16 years in Berkeley
SF Chronicle: Letter to the editor from Zelda Bronstein

This is even sadder news as it occurs on the heals of Power Bar’s departure from downtown Berkeley.

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The division’s manager, Thomas Myers, will be leaving his post of 13 years this October.  Read more about it in Judith Scherr’s article in today’s Daily Planet.

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Read Zelda’s clarifications, most made in response to some of Tom Bates comments, in today’s Daily Planet Commentary.

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In about a month’s time, it will follow in the footsteps of the Crucible and Drayage artist collectives. Another loss for West Berkeley that will be hard to replace. Read more about it in the Planet.

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She still plans to be involved in making Berkeley a better place, just not in the form of Mayor. Read about her reasoning in the Daily Planet.  In her own words here or in an article by Judith Scherr.

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Candidates for Mayor and City Council are working on raising money for their campaigns. Read more about the process in today’s Daily Planet.

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