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
The showroom in Joshua Tree Artisans’ Collective, which was destroyed by a fire April 12. Photo: Joshua Goldberg The showroom in Joshua Tree Artisans’ Collective, which was destroyed by a fire April 12. Photo: Joshua Goldberg By many accounts, the Joshua Tree Artisans’ Collective was a special place to work. Taking up two floors on […]
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Possible explosion causes fire under I-80 University Avenue overpass in West Berkeley
The fire was under the I-80 University Ave. overpass in West Berkeley. Photo: Mary Flaherty 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 […]
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Shop Talk: The ins and outs of Berkeley businesses
A new CVS has opened on Telegraph in the space formerly occupied by Andronico’s. Photo: Ted Friedman A new CVS has opened on Telegraph in the space formerly occupied by Andronico’s. Photo: Ted Friedman CVS PHARMACY The CVS pharmacy that has been under construction at 2565 Telegraph Ave., the site of an old Andronico’s, opened its […]