The Berkeley Wire: 06.12.19
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June 12, 2019
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Bites: Smoke Berkeley given July 31 close date; Minnie Bell’s Juneteenth supper
Catch up on the latest food news and events.
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Teen linked by DNA to gang shootings found with machine gun during arrest
An 18-year-old under investigation for gang-related shootings in Berkeley and on the freeway was arrested carrying an assault pistol, according to court papers.
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Berkeley High’s Ultimate Frisbee team takes home national title
It was the club’s first appearance at the national championships and the players defeated the first seed to take the title.
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Police find loaded gun after gunpoint robbery of UC Berkeley student
A 21-year-old UC Berkeley student was robbed at gunpoint Monday night, then chased and attacked when she refused to give up her phone, authorities report.
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Northern California’s longest running Juneteenth Festival returns Sunday
The festival, inaugurated to celebrate the abolition of slavery in the United States, promises live music, dancing, food, health screenings, activities for kids and more.
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Opinion: Be nice to our new Berkeley ‘Happies’
They are the High-Achieving Progressive Professionals buying the $1 million+ homes in the flats. They are well-off and progressive and Berkeley residents should engage their skills, as well as challenge them.
