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He completed a quest to walk all Berkeley’s streets — but there’s an asterisk

Avatar photo by Ally Markovich Jan. 22, 2023, 7:19 a.m.February 5, 2023

Three years and 285 miles later, mathematician Bryan Bischof has wandered 99% of the city’s streets, but the last 1% remains elusive.

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Church uses psychedelics to experience divine presence

by Hanisha Harjani and Sydney Fishman Jan. 02, 2023, 7:27 a.m.January 23, 2023

Sacred Garden Community Church is not alone in using psilocybin mushrooms and other psychedelic substances in its religious practice.

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How your neighbors voted in Berkeley’s November election

Avatar photo by Ally Markovich Dec. 21, 2022, 3:41 p.m.December 22, 2022

Six maps show voting patterns for local ballot measures and races for rent board, school board and city council.

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What will Adeline Street look like in the next decade?

Avatar photo by Supriya Yelimeli Dec. 02, 2022, 4:31 p.m.December 9, 2022

The changes are part of ongoing talks to create a new plaza and hundreds of housing units at Ashby BART, while restoring the heart of South Berkeley.

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Pharmacy closures leave East Bay customers frustrated

by Kathleen Quinn Nov. 28, 2022, 8:00 a.m.November 28, 2022

While CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid refocus on online delivery, the store shutdowns and limited hours have directly affected customers in Berkeley, Oakland and Emeryville.

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Berkeley memoir ‘Bearded Lady’ tells a complex story of self-actualization

Joanne Furio by Joanne Furio Nov. 23, 2022, 11:00 a.m.November 29, 2022

In her new book, Allison Landa comes to terms with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (a rare condition causing hirsutism and infertility) and a pair of heavily opinionated parents.

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La Peña remembers loved ones on Día de Muertos

Avatar photo by Ximena Natera Nov. 04, 2022, 1:08 p.m.November 4, 2022

Ernesto Hernández Olmos, a multidisciplinary artist from Oaxaca, led the celebration at the cultural center in South Berkeley.

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Bicyclist injured in hit-and-run on Shattuck Avenue

Avatar photo by Supriya Yelimeli Oct. 19, 2022, 3:08 p.m.October 19, 2022

The woman was taken to the hospital with moderate injuries.

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‘This is a wakeup call’: Berkeley remembers brothers Jazy and Angel Sotelo Garcia

Avatar photoAvatar photoAvatar photo by Supriya Yelimeli, Ally Markovich and Ximena Natera Oct. 04, 2022, 1:28 a.m.November 17, 2022

The teens’ mother and younger siblings, dozens of extended family and hundreds of neighbors, classmates and friends came together Monday evening for a vigil at Longfellow Middle School.

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Future of Berkeley’s famed communal hot tub up in steam after death of owner

by Brock Keeling Sept. 28, 2022, 4:27 p.m.September 29, 2022

Deward Hastings, aka the Essex Street “Hot Tub Guy,” brought joy and a sanctuary for relaxation to many, though his scalding hot-water oasis wasn’t a haven for all.

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City settles for $95k with elderly Berkeley homeowner burdened by code repair debt

Avatar photo by Kate Darby Rauch Sept. 21, 2022, 12:29 p.m.September 21, 2022

A hearing is set for October to determine whether Leonard Powell’s court-ordered receiver mismanaged his home code problems.

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Shop Talk: Stolen Levi’s sign returned; antiques shop closes in South Berkeley after three decades

Joanne Furio by Joanne Furio Sept. 16, 2022, 10:00 a.m.September 19, 2022

A merchant who loved shopping for antiques as much as selling them leaves a neighborhood of antique shops. Catch up on this and other Berkeley retail and small business news.

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