The Berkeley Wire: 06.12.19
News about Berkeley from around the web.
Archives 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.
