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30-year wait to underground utility lines is nearly over | Historic Asian American bookshop closing

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William Lundquist

William Lundquist is an intern at Berkeleyside for the summer of 2019. He is a Berkeley native and a third-year student pursuing a BA in English at UW-Madison. William writes for the arts section of Madison's student newspaper The Badger Herald and is an avid windsurfer, rugby player and musician.

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Game in progress at Albany's Ocean View Elementary School
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After community campaign, Berkeley to open its first pickleball courts

Avatar photo by William Lundquist Aug. 02, 2019, 3:26 p.m.August 4, 2022

Four brand new courts will be unveiled Saturday for the “ping-pong, tennis volleyball mash-up” that is often described as the fastest-growing game in America.

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New picnic area, upgraded amphitheater anticipated for John Hinkel Park

Avatar photo by William Lundquist Aug. 01, 2019, 7:00 a.m.October 4, 2022

The scope of renovations at the North Berkeley park depend on finding a developer who can work within the city’s budget.

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Susan O’Malley’s legacy lives on with art installation in downtown Berkeley

Avatar photo by William Lundquist July 29, 2019, 10:10 a.m.October 4, 2022

If you’ve been walking through Civic Center Park, you might have looked up and wondered about the three messages spelled out in bold capital letters on colorful panels perched atop an apartment building one block over.

Hip Hop For Change Staff poses in front of their mural at their HQ in Oakland
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Hip Hop For Change aims to empower and inspire

Avatar photo by William Lundquist July 17, 2019, 2:45 p.m.October 4, 2022

Founder Khafre Jay incorporates political and social consciousness into his own music and his nonprofit encourages positive, change-oriented hip-hop.

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Update: ‘Manhole’ will be ‘maintenance hole’ as city changes municipal code

Avatar photo by William Lundquist July 16, 2019, 2:16 p.m.October 4, 2022

The Berkeley City Council approved an ordinance that will eliminate masculine and feminine pronouns from the city’s municipal code, changing gender-specific language to gender-neutral language.

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Berkeley to consider prohibiting natural gas in new buildings

Avatar photo by William Lundquist July 09, 2019, 12:45 p.m.October 4, 2022

To the potential dismay of cooks and chefs, Berkeley City Council is set to discuss an ordinance that would prohibit natural gas infrastructure in new buildings.

Leroy Moore of Krip Hop Nation
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Leroy Moore is on a mission to showcase African disabled musicians

Avatar photo by William Lundquist July 08, 2019, 12:37 p.m.August 4, 2022

Through his Krip-Hop Nation organization, Moore brings a plethora of artists to the Ed Roberts Campus and other local venues with the Disabled African Musicians festival, starting Tuesday.

Berkeley Fire Chief David Brannigan speaks at a press conference at Inspiration Point
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East Bay fire agencies call for public self-defense: ‘It’s not if a fire occurs, but when’

Avatar photo by William Lundquist June 27, 2019, 7:00 a.m.August 4, 2022

After the most destructive year for wildfires in California history, local agencies urged residents to take simple preventative measures.

Dog sticks its tongue out at Dona Spring Animal Shelter
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Berkeley animal shelter fills up as canine influenza spreads throughout Oakland shelters

Avatar photo by William Lundquist June 26, 2019, 9:00 a.m.October 4, 2022

Since the shelter is full, this would be an excellent — and helpful — time to adopt or foster a dog.

Rattlesnake curls up on rocks in an East Bay Regional Parks
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Rattlesnakes more active with warmer weather, naturalist warns

Avatar photo by William Lundquist June 13, 2019, 3:37 p.m.October 4, 2022

We checked in with EBRPD naturalist Ashley Adams to get the lowdown on how to deal with these potentially dangerous creatures.

outdoor film screen of Berkeley Art Museum
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The It List: Five things to do in Berkeley this weekend, June 14-16 (Thursday too!)

Avatar photo by William Lundquist June 13, 2019, 10:00 a.m.August 4, 2022

See a great concert film on an outdoor screen, celebrate 50 years of Pegasus Books, or renew your appreciation for the beauty of the bay. All this and more this weekend.

Berkeley High Coup players all reach to touch the trophy acquired at the Ultimate Frisbee Nationals
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Berkeley High’s Ultimate Frisbee team takes home national title

Avatar photo by William Lundquist June 12, 2019, 1:00 p.m.August 4, 2022

It was the club’s first appearance at the national championships and the players defeated the first seed to take the title.

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