No coronavirus cases in Berkeley, but city prepares for possible pandemic
The CDC says the immediate health risk of coronavirus to the U.S. public is low. Berkeley agencies have issued advisories.
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Neighbors fight proposed Verizon cell site in North Berkeley — again
A group of local residents celebrated three years ago when plans for a Verizon cell site in their neighborhood were dropped. Now, many of them are back at it.
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The East Oakland Burrito Roll feeds 500 unhoused community members at a time
Volunteers cook and deliver vegan burritos, water, fruit and dog food directly to people at encampments in East Oakland. The group celebrates its second anniversary with another delivery this weekend.
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With SB35 approval, affordable housing to replace South Berkeley credit union
A South Berkeley credit union is saying goodbye to its longtime home near Ashby BART to make way for a 100% affordable housing project that includes units for tenants who were formerly homeless.
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Mayor wants to turn homeless camp near Seabreeze market into official ‘outdoor shelter’
Berkeley could lease two parcels on University Avenue and Frontage Road from the state for $1 for the project.
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The 2020 Berkeleyside Summer Camp Guide is here!
Launched today, the Berkeleyside 2020 Summer Camp Guide, with its directory of paid-for listings, is your one-stop-shop to a great summer for your kids — and for you.
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A ‘Moorish-Tudor fever dream’ is unveiled on Telegraph Avenue
It’s been described as a cave dwelling, a wizard’s house and a Moorish palace. A recently unveiled building to house UC Berkeley students has been a long time coming — and its unusual design is causing a stir.
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Bay Area Women’s Theatre Festival highlights gender parity, diversity, inclusion
Forty theater companies around the Bay Area are presenting works written and directed by women. Half of the performers are women or identify as women or are non-binary.
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