Sparks from model rocket caused grass fire Sunday at Cesar Chavez Park
After containing the fire, firefighters continued to put out “hot spots” for about 1.5 hours.
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Update: Berkeley closes dog parks, East Bay parks require dogs on leash
New rules for dog owners are now in effect to maintain safe social distancing.
The Edge of Extinction, Part 4: Owl good things must come to an end — Video
In the fourth of our five-part Edge Of Extinction video series, we meet the only owl that nests underground — the super-cute, but threatened burrowing owl.
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Berkeley’s 34th Kite Festival fills the sky with a swirl of colors
The beloved Octopi in the sky flew this weekend.
Peace restored at Berkeley park on Memorial Day
Working under cerulean skies with a fresh westerly breeze, six volunteers spent part of Memorial Day bringing the Peace Symbol in Cesar Chavez Park back to life.
Dog owners join birders in pushing for leash enforcement to protect burrowing owls at Berkeley park
The burrowing owls that make Cesar Chavez Park their winter home are bringing together dog owners and bird fans to enforce leash laws to protect the rare birds.
A rare burrowing owl spotted at Cesar Chavez Park in Berkeley
There was excitement at the Berkeley park as the last time one of the cute owls was seen there was in March 2017.
Relatively small crowd at Decision America rally where Franklin Graham says ‘God has not forsaken Berkeley’
The controversial preacher said he came to Berkeley because his staff urged him not to, saying progressives wouldn’t listen to him. People did show up, but not in great numbers.
Franklin Graham, son of Billy, to hold prayer rally in ‘godless’ Berkeley
The controversial preacher and Trump supporter is coming to Ground Zero of the American progressive movement with messages both religious and political.
Berkeley police tell Marina RV campers to move out … or get towed
More than 20 people have been living in RVs parked along Marina Boulevard for months.
41 people, 1 dog, rescued from stranded birding tour boat stalled on shoal
A birdwatching tour boat ran aground just after leaving the Berkeley Marina on Saturday afternoon, stranding 43 people and a dog on board, authorities report.
