The Bay Area Air Quality Management District today issued its 13th “Spare the Air” alert of 2022 due to high pollution.
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‘Spare the Air’ alert in Berkeley extended through Tuesday
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is issuing the alert because of pollution from wood burning.
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It’s ‘time to mask’: COVID cases are on the rise in Berkeley
We spoke to Berkeley and Alameda County health officials about testing, masking, boosters and other advice for a safe holiday gathering.
Posted inObituaries
Remembering Lee W. Riley, who traced 1982 E. coli outbreak to McDonald’s
Riley, 73, was a groundbreaking researcher in molecular epidemiology and a champion for “decolonizing global health.”
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From positive pregnancy test to baby’s first birthday, a new Berkeley maternity clinic promises to be there
Millie, a new clinic near Alta Bates, offers OB-GYN-midwifery care, mental health support, doula coaching and educational resources — all under one roof.
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Update: Kaiser mental health workers reach a tentative agreement
The nearly 2,000 therapists will participate in a two-day ratification vote starting Tuesday evening.
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How wildfires affect air quality in the Bay Area and what to do to protect yourself
How do wildfires affect air pollution? How bad is smoke for my health? How do I track air quality and protect myself from smoke?
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‘Spare the Air’ alert issued Tuesday for Berkeley
A combination of wildfire smoke and vehicle exhaust has the Bay Area Air Quality Management District urging people to limit driving.
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‘Harder to stay the course’: Berkeley, Oakland residents grapple with COVID burnout
We spoke with a labor nurse, fire captain, restaurant owner and others to see how their feelings have evolved about the pandemic.
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Shop Talk: Hot tub maker opens Berkeley store; used T-shirts printed with fresh designs to cut waste
Robert’s son has taken over at Robert’s Hot Tubs, new to Fourth Street. Catch up on this and other Berkeley retail and small business news.
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Monkeypox in Berkeley: What you need to know
From symptoms to look out for to how to find a vaccine and other ways you can protect yourself, here’s everything you need to know about monkeypox.
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Here’s what you should know about the COVID surge in Berkeley
Case rates are “plateauing at a high rate,” fueled by the BA.5 variant.