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Berkeley’s 1923 fire, 100 years later | BUSD achievement gap among nation's worst | House with famed communal hot tub up for sale

Animals

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Whale once moored near Berkeley causing a stink in Richmond

Avatar photo by Kate Darby Rauch June 10, 2022, 4:59 p.m.August 4, 2022

Richmond Mayor Tom Butt took matters into his own hands, and worked with a contractor to bury the creature Thursday.

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Fallen falcon honored as new UC Berkeley chicks are named

by Gretchen Kell and UC Berkeley June 03, 2022, 12:33 p.m.August 4, 2022

More than 5,000 people cast votes in the Cal Falcons naming contest. One of the two new falcon chicks was named in honor of Grinnell, the beloved bird who died March 31.

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Julia Morgan and Grinnell Jr? What should the 2 new falcon chicks be named?

by Gretchen Kell and UC Berkeley May 31, 2022, 12:56 p.m.August 4, 2022

You have until Friday morning to choose from among 12 potential names for the new peregrine falcon chicks atop the Campanile.

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Name Annie and Alden’s 2 falcon chicks

by Gretchen Kell and UC Berkeley May 27, 2022, 8:44 p.m.August 4, 2022

On Friday, experts measured and banded the two chicks that hatched in early May. A contest started for the public to suggest names for the siblings by 6 p.m. on Memorial Day.

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It’s 2 falcon chicks for UC Berkeley’s Annie and her new mate, Alden

by Gretchen Kell and UC Berkeley May 09, 2022, 11:55 a.m.August 4, 2022

The first chick was born on May 5, the second on May 6. A third egg wasn’t viable.

Posted inNature

Dead whale towed to waters northwest of Berkeley to decompose

Avatar photo by Kate Darby Rauch May 04, 2022, 4:28 p.m.August 4, 2022

A male gray whale found early last month has been anchored near Brooks Island and spotted by boaters coming into the Berkeley Marina.

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With help of new falcon beau, Annie’s eggs are set to hatch soon

by Gretchen Kell and UC Berkeley May 03, 2022, 1:58 p.m.August 4, 2022

UC Berkeley’s peregrine falcon family is expanding, and Cal Falcons is holding its annual Hatch Day festivities on Friday.

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Annie’s new falcon mate has a new name

by Gretchen Kell and UC Berkeley April 18, 2022, 3:46 p.m.August 4, 2022

A record number of voters participated in a contest to name UC Berkeley’s new male peregrine falcon.

Posted inNature

Will new falcon be named Savio, Takaki or Ned? You decide

by Gretchen Kell and UC Berkeley April 13, 2022, 11:48 a.m.August 4, 2022

Vote by Sunday to give UC Berkeley’s New Guy a new name. The falcon has been courting Annie since Grinnell was found dead last month.

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A new falcon is filling the hole in Annie’s life. Want to name the new guy?

by Gretchen Kell and UC Berkeley April 07, 2022, 3:17 p.m.August 4, 2022

Just hours after her mate Grinnell’s death on March 31, Annie welcomed a new male falcon to the nest.

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Beloved falcon Grinnell found dead

by Gretchen Kell | UC Berkeley March 31, 2022, 3:37 p.m.August 4, 2022

“We are all deeply saddened to report that Grinnell was found dead in downtown Berkeley this afternoon.”

Posted inNature

Experts ‘flabbergasted’ as Annie the falcon calmly returns to Berkeley’s Campanile

by Gretchen Kell and UC Berkeley March 01, 2022, 4:14 p.m.August 4, 2022

Peregrine falcons are not known to just disappear for a week and then return. But defying the odds, Annie has returned to her nest.

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