11 new books by Berkeley authors to read in the summer of 2021
Some of the city’s most prominent authors have new books out, including Alice Waters, Michael Lewis and Michael Pollan.
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In brief
More time to browse books: Berkeley Public Library opens more branches
The Tarea Hall Pittman/South Branch will open for in-person browsing on June 22 and the Claremont branch will open on June 28.
Top Stories
Woman charged with hate crime after calling 911 on Black Amazon driver
Police say the woman cursed at the man and used a derogatory term for Black people because she didn’t like his driving.
Restaurant owners strive to spread the message of Juneteenth
Some of Oakland’s most prominent restaurateurs say they never heard about Juneteenth in school.
At the Frameline Festival: One of those horrible everyone-has-to-go family getaways
‘Sweetheart’ is a very satisfying comedy-drama. Also at the festival: ‘North By Current,’ a doc about a religious family’s struggles to come to terms with sex, sexuality and death.
COVID-19 by the numbers
A snapshot of key COVID-19 statistics, updated weekdays (excluding holidays) by 6 p.m.
City
So long, social distancing: What ‘back to normal’ day was like in Berkeley
With the mask mandate lifted, businesses are weighing employee and customer safety in deciding new rules.
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Restaurant owners strive to spread the message of Juneteenth
Some of Oakland's most prominent restaurateurs say they never heard about Juneteenth in school.
A Berkeley parking garage will be the new home of the Midwest’s coolest treat
A savory Father's Day treat; yet another Matt Horn spot; more.
Arts
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Cal students build artistic ‘monument to extraction’ at Albany Bulb
A new art installation at the former landfill explores the region’s hidden history.
The Berkeley Wire: 06.18.21
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