A fire broke out in the paint section of Truitt & White but was kept in check by sprinklers. The damage might have been much worse if the flames had reached paint cans.
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Photos: A memorial for Joe Hurlimann, who died while cycling in Berkeley
The memorial was created by members of the community for a man few, if any, knew personally — although the Berkeley native was much loved by those who did know him.
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Cyclist who died was Berkeley native, Cal PhD, Truitt & White worker for 61 years
“Berkeley has lost one of its sweetest old characters.”
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Fundraiser will help artisans burned out in Berkeley fire
By many accounts, the Joshua Tree Artisans’ Collective was a special place to work. Taking up two floors on a building on Second Street, the collective had individual spaces for woodworkers, metal fabricators, inventors, interior designers, furniture makers and mixed media artists to work. The craftsmen, though, were all free to use the communal hand tools […]
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Possible explosion causes fire under I-80 University Avenue overpass in West Berkeley
UPDATE, 4:50 p.m.: Police activity near the University Avenue and Second Street fire has ended and all roadways are open, according to a Berkeley Police Department Nixle alert. UPDATE, 4:45 p.m.: Police and fire investigators continue to search through the site of the fire to determine its cause and whether it is suspicious. There is no evidence […]
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Shop Talk: The ins and outs of Berkeley businesses
CVS PHARMACY The CVS pharmacy that has been under construction at 2565 Telegraph Ave., the site of an old Andronico’s, opened its doors over the weekend. The 26,455-square-foot space carries a wide variety of goods including beauty supplies, seasonal items, household goods, alcohol and a huge selection of drinks. The chain will officially launch the store […]