The East Bay Regional Park District has announced a raft of new park closures — which affect both parking and trail access — to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
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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.
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East Bay parks will stay open, despite confusion and citations
Parks were temporarily closed Tuesday but will reopen within the next day or two, said EBRPD.
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As East Bay parks turn 85, the district asks visitors to weigh in on its future
The survey covers how visitors use the 73 parks, issues on the trails, and ideas ranging from water bottle filling stations to natural art installations.
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East Bay Regional Park District bans use of controversial herbicide glyphosate
The use of the active ingredient in Roundup is immediately banned around picnic and play areas and will be totally banned from district parks by the end of 2020.
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The Edge of Extinction, Part 1: Turtles in trouble — Video
In the first of our five-part Edge Of Extinction video series, we meet the western pond turtles. Although these beloved creatures seem to be doing well, appearances can be deceptive.
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Rattlesnakes more active with warmer weather, naturalist warns
We checked in with EBRPD naturalist Ashley Adams to get the lowdown on how to deal with these potentially dangerous creatures.
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23-year-old man who set up email accounts for ISIS sent to prison for 15+ years
The federal judge rejected the defense argument that Amer Alhaggagi was an Internet troll who had been joking around when he talked about setting off bombs and killing 10K people.
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Police make arrest after 10 car burglaries in 2 days at Tilden Park
A 22-year-old man was arrested in Richmond in connection with multiple car burglaries at many locations in the regional park over the course of two days.
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Federal judge considers whether 23-year-old former Berkeley man was a terrorist or internet troll
Amer Alhaggagi has admitted to opening social media accounts for ISIS and planning bombings and fires around Berkeley. His attorneys say he was just kidding around.
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South Park Drive in Tilden Park closed for 5 months to protect newts
The closure, which has been done during the newts’ seasonal migration for over 20 years, allows the salamanders to seek out the higher air moisture levels they favor for breeding.
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Construction begins to close gap in the Bay Trail between Berkeley, Albany
When construction is completed in 15 months, people will be able to walk or bike all the way from Oakland to Richmond.
