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The Berkeley Wire: 05.24.12

Busload of Berkeley cannabis patients lobby Sacramento lawmakers [Express]
Redistricting measure could appear on November ballot [Daily Cal]
CA high court to rule on Mitch Kapor’s proposed Berkeley home [Chronicle]
Berkeley now home to largest investigative journalism unit in US [Express]
Sustainable mushroom farm has UC Berkeley roots [Daily Cal]
Berkeley’s do-it-yourself spirit soars at Maker Faire [Tribune]
Cal kicks linebacker off football team for rules violation [AP]
History Greek Theatre safe, sound, superb after upgrades [UCB]

Photo: Mass of spiderlings, by mental.masala/Berkeleyside Flickr pool.

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  • Hyper_lexic

    Here’s hoping the court ends the Kapor home merry-go-round and allows him to proceed…

  • Biker 94703

    Tiny spiders!  Do they cluster for warmth?  A clutch did this on my porch for two days before they dispersed.

  • MarkusBarkus

    I’m curious about the spider cluster too, having noticed them in my yard in years past.  Anyone know more about them?

  • Judyhalftoes

    Newly hatched Araneidae, AKA Orb Weavers. Lots of these at my house too. We’re going to have a spidery summer! Their webs are beautiful on a dewy morning.