We checked in with EBRPD naturalist Ashley Adams to get the lowdown on how to deal with these potentially dangerous creatures.
East Bay Regional Park District
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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.
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Rogue builders construct treehouse in Tilden Park
Nestled off-trail in Tilden, the structure’s days are numbered.
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23-year-old Berkeley High School graduate pleads guilty to helping ISIS
Amer Sinan Alhaggagi admitted he opened Twitter and Facebook accounts for people connected to ISIS. The FBI said he also had plans to set bombs throughout the Bay Area.
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Volunteer group breathes new life into a neglected local hill trail
Thanks to a group of volunteers who stepped up to take care of this hillside trail, many walkers are now enjoying the benefits of hiking it.
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Berkeley says goodbye to its giant pile of dirt
Looking south from the I-80 bike bridge, new grading and hydroseeding of the ‘brickyard’ are now complete. Photo: Jim Rosenau Looking south from the I-80 bike bridge, new grading and hydroseeding of the ‘brickyard’ are now complete. Photo: Jim Rosenau By Jim Rosenau The giant pile of dirt on Berkeley’s shoreline is no more. After about […]
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Toxic algae force closure of Lake Anza to swimmers
Lake Anza South Swim Beach photographed Aug. 29. Photo: Hal MacLean The East Bay Regional Park District has closed Lake Anza to swimming due to high levels of toxic algae. The decision was made after tests showed the toxin Microcystin had reached dangerous levels, and the news came before the official swim season ends next […]
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See new calf at Little Farm in 360-degree video
Tilden Little Farm is a popular destination for Berkeley families. Photo: Mary Flaherty Tilden’s Little Farm is a must-see stop for every family, particularly during summer. The East Bay Regional Park District recently shared this video, by filmmaker Kevin Kunze, which features a six-day-old calf. (The calf is about three weeks’ old now). Use your cursor […]
