Earthquake drills save lives, but embarrassment, mobility issues hinder participation, study finds
Registration in Thursday’s Great California ShakeOut earthquake drill is up slightly — but experts look to increase participation.
Archives October 16, 2019
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Man charged after early-morning report of sexual battery, use of pepper spray
A Berkeley man has been charged with felony assault after police say he attacked a teenage girl in West Berkeley early Sunday morning. Police say the man and girl knew each other prior to the attack.
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Metro Lighting upcycles for illumination
[Sponsored] West Berkeley-based Metro Lighting makes its products on site, often from salvaged items.
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Bites: Aburaya Go opens; Noodle Theory Provisions closes; ‘Save Yuzu Ramen’
Catch up on the latest East Bay food news and events.
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Opinion: In Berkeley, the homeless can teach us about climate change
If we care about the planet, we need to live like the homeless. Let’s embrace them, not drive them from our midst. They are our homegrown Greta Thunbergs.
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One of Berkeley’s largest landlords sells 6 apartment complexes to Texas group
The sale transfers 314 units around downtown that mostly house students and could bring over $4 million in transfer taxes to the city.
