Vaccinated Berkeley students were 6 times less likely to get COVID-19 this fall, district data show
The data mirror statewide trends showing lower rates of infection in vaccinated people.
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Cop impersonator accosts another teenage girl in Berkeley, asks for hug
The man claimed to have a knife and said he wanted a hug. Police say he did something similar in September to a girl on Gilman Street.
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Berkeley’s TCHO chocolate company goes all-vegan, trading dairy for oat and nut milks
The global chocolate brand will only produce milk-free milk chocolate …and it’s pretty good
Brand-new theater troupe — the Berkeley Shakespeare Company — starts off with plucky take on ‘Macbeth’
The new Berkeley theater company was formed by three actors who met while performing ‘Taming of the Shrew’ at Buena Vista Winery in Sonoma County.
Buffy Wicks considers legal changes to prevent educator sexual misconduct from getting ‘swept under the rug’
Prompted by Berkeleyside’s investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against a Berkeley High teacher, Wicks is considering changes to the California Public Records Act and Education Code.
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At least 5 homeless people have died in Berkeley in the last 4 months
Advocates say the closure of encampments has led to displacement and worsened the existing drug overdose and COVID-19 crises.
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Berkeley’s TCHO chocolate company goes all-vegan, trading dairy for oat and nut milks
The global chocolate brand will only produce milk-free milk chocolate …and it’s pretty good
Just in time for the holidays: 4 new cookbooks from East Bay authors
These cookbooks from Oakland and Fremont authors all celebrate, educate and inspire.
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Berkeley Art Center show asks what it means to be suspended in space and time
“Suspended Matter,” a Berkeley Art Center group show on view through Jan. 15, explores notions of being adrift and afloat.
The Berkeley Wire: 12.03.21
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