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Remembering Joyce Lashof, 96, first female dean of UC Berkeley School of Public Health

by Guest contributor and UC Berkeley School of Public Health July 06, 2022, 5:57 a.m.August 4, 2022

In 1973 in Illinois Lashof became the first woman to head any state department of health. She moved to Berkeley in 1981.

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Remembering Gloria King, foundation director committed to civil rights

by Guest contributor June 01, 2022, 6:00 a.m.August 4, 2022

A keen researcher who greeted the world with a wide-open smile, King was active at the Berkeley Senior Center and enjoyed visiting with neighbors on her frequent dog walks through the streets of North Berkeley.

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Here’s what Berkeley voters need to know about the June 7 primary election

by Guest contributor April 27, 2022, 11:00 a.m.August 4, 2022

What’s on the primary ballot, how to register and vote, info on candidates for local offices and much more.

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Remembering Teo Surasky, funny, compassionate teen who passed away a month after graduating Berkeley High

by Guest contributor April 22, 2022, 8:27 a.m.August 4, 2022

As a newborn baby, he starred in ‘Teaching Teo,’ a mockumentary about ‘politically correct child rearing, Berkeley-lesbian style.’ He grew into a man who was a light in everyone’s life.

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Hourglass Room owner went postal before returning to her true calling

by Guest contributor March 17, 2022, 9:00 a.m.August 4, 2022

Heather Hauri’s pandemic career shift helped her stay sane and employed.

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Remembering Judy Holland, Berkeley Rep development director who lived in a ‘castle of love’

by Guest contributor March 15, 2022, 5:02 a.m.August 4, 2022

Holland also worked as a substitute teacher at Berkeley public schools and was renowned for her vivacious spirit and sense of humor.

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Remembering Mickey Tenenbaum, realtor and activist who once ran his cat for mayor as a political statement

by Guest contributor and Maggie Tenenbaum Jan. 25, 2022, 6:00 a.m.August 4, 2022

A conscientious objector during the Vietnam War, he was active in Berkeley Citizens Action and served on the city’s Solid Waste Commission.

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Where to find fantastic Thanksgiving pies in the East Bay

by Guest contributor Nov. 11, 2021, 9:00 a.m.August 4, 2022

Supplies are limited, so you’ll want to move fast to get a slice.

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First Person: Ode to the last tall tree in our Berkeley neighborhood

by Guest contributor Oct. 05, 2021, 7:00 a.m.October 4, 2022

The 100-foot-high Monterey pine stood in her Central Berkeley neighborhood — until it was taken down.

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Remembering Michael Kevin Tandy, deputy district attorney, auto mechanic, inventor of silly songs

by Guest contributor July 31, 2021, 6:00 a.m.August 4, 2022

Michael Kevin Tandy, 78, worked as a deputy district attorney for Alameda County before changing careers and opening a car repair business — Michael’s Shop.

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Remembering Travis Dustin Fretter, winemaker, teacher, welcoming Berkeleyan

by Guest contributor July 23, 2021, 6:05 a.m.August 4, 2022

Travis Dustin Fretter played piano and guitar and sang songs in many languages.

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Remembering Regina Minudri, former director of Berkeley Public Library

by Guest contributor June 28, 2021, 7:00 a.m.August 4, 2022

She started the Tool Lending Library, an adult literacy program and was the first library director in California to turn to voters to secure library tax funding.

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