Berkeley is ready to grow up and turn into a real city. [East Bay Express, Curbed, Streetsblog]

At last, the Baby Jesus bestows Spanx for men upon thee Earth. [7x7]

Cisco cutting up to 700 jobs in San Jose. [Mercury News]

UC approves plan for furloughs and other cuts. [Oakland Tribune]

Spotswood takes on Meg Whitman and the ire of the Catholic Church. [Appeal]

Indie Industries celebrates its one-year anniversary tomorrow. [SFIndieFashion]