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Watch the UC Berkeley peregrine falcon chicks live
Annie. Lou. Their three hungry hatchlings. Stay tuned to all the action atop the UC Berkeley Campanile via the Cal webcam.
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Our new, free newsletter, The Scene, goes out every Thursday with the lowdown on upcoming events in and around Berkeley.
Becki Couch-Alvarado joins Cityside as director of events
Couch-Alvarado, former executive director of Creative Growth Art Center, brings a wealth of experience and insight into crafting meaningful, compelling live events.