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Archives – August 2021
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Labor, community groups file lawsuits to stop Cal ‘gobbling up Berkeley’
UC Berkeley did not do an adequate analysis of the impacts of its growth on the community, the suits contend.
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Plans for new Willard Park clubhouse are in the works
No, there won’t be any “corporate-style office park,” as flyers posted in the neighborhood and on social media falsely claimed.
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From underground anonymity to national acclaim: The life and art of Steve ‘Zumbi’ Gaines
A dynamic presence in the Bay Area hip-hop community for over two decades, the prolific Zion-I rapper was remembered during a Sunday celebration.
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64-year-old Oak Barrel Winecraft has a new owner with big ideas
Expect wine and cheesemaking classes, a new bottle shop, and neighborhood brewing tours.
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Berkeley home owned for generations up for sale
The house was built in 1896, according to city historical records, and has been home to four generations of Nielsens.
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Energy secretary visits Berkeley, touting app to speed up solar permits
The Biden administration wants to get more Americans to install solar panels by making the permitting process faster and easier.
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Last chance: Enter our ‘go bag’ photo contest to win a free air purifier
Submissions are due Monday. Snap a picture of your ‘go bag’ and tell us how you chose to pack it.
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Documentary follows bizarre journey of ‘lost’ Leonardo da Vinci painting
The painting of dubious origin attracted the attention of a wily Swiss businessman, a Russian oligarch, the CIA, and the FBI before ending up in the possession of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
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Remembering Harold Papkoff, biochemist and comparative endocrinologist
Harold Papkoff, Ph.D., was a professor of experimental endocrinology and of obstetrics, gynecology & reproductive sciences at UCSF.
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Driver arrested on suspicion of DUI after striking pedestrian on San Pablo
A pedestrian suffered major injuries after being hit by a driver in a van on San Pablo Avenue on Thursday afternoon, police report.
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New developer eyes controversial site downtown for student housing
The project would rise on the downtown Berkeley block where another developer planned an 18-story building.
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In brief
Dixie fire, Oregon wildfires prompt Spare the Air alert in Berkeley
Multiple wildfires are burning in Oregon and Northern California, causing smoke impacts throughout the state.
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99% of Berkeley students have opted for in-person classes
Enrollment in Berkeley Unified’s remote learning programs is at 1%, down from 34% in the spring.
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Black women blues greats performing Sunday at Civic Center Park
The Black Women’s Blues Festival, produced by Berkeley singer Faye Carol, will include performances by Lady Bianca, Theresa Harris, Kito Kamili, Avotjca and more.
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After threats at synagogue, disbarred lawyer charged with hate crimes
On Tuesday, authorities charged Anatoly Smolkin with disturbing religious meetings and civil rights violations, both of which are hate crimes.
