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August 13, 2021
Posted inCity
2020 census: Berkeley is denser and more diverse than it was 10 years ago
The Black population has dropped 13% since 2010, to about 9,500, while the proportion of Hispanic and Asian residents grew, new numbers show.
Posted inArts
Berkeley artist David Huffman’s new show pays tribute to his activist mother
In the Berkeley Art Center’s first solo show in six years, David Huffman honors his mother, Dolores Davis, who picketed against racism in the streets and made psychedelic, otherworldly pastel drawings at home.
Posted inCity
Delta variant poses new threat to homeless communities in Alameda County
The county offers many places to get free COVID-19 vaccinations if you’re unhoused.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Berkeley homicide suspect who fled to Mexico in 2010 is back in jail
The Border Patrol arrested Kevin Alvarado in late July and sent him back to Alameda County to face murder charges.
Posted inSponsored
Here’s Berkeleyside’s guide to private schools in the East Bay
Check out our paid-for directory of local private schools, released in time for parents and students contemplating a move to a new school in the next academic year.
Posted inObituaries
Remembering Diane Colborn, Berkeley special education teacher with her own unique style
Diane Colborn, 68, worked in public schools for over 40 years. She had red hair, wore a red beret and manicured her nails with bright colors.
