The Berkeley Wire: 09.30.20
More news about Berkeley from around the web.
Archives September 2020
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Berkeley musician Beebee Simmons missing in Humboldt County
A Berkeley artist and musician went missing in Humboldt County after asking for directions to a Buddhist temple in nearby Trinity County in early September, authorities report.
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East Bay restaurant openings and closings in September
Taco & Co., Lion Dance Cafe, Fort Point Rockridge and 12 others opened; The Uptown Nightclub, Trattoria La Siciliana, Tribune Tavern and 12 others permanently closed.
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Aurora School navigates social emotional (remote) learning
Now more than ever the small size of Aurora School remains a strength — whether it’s how we rose to the occasion of online learning or have prepared for a potential hybrid of remote and on-campus instruction. (Sponsored)
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Small Screen Berkeley: Four new documentaries worth watching
One looks at the efforts of former Nazis to ‘deradicalize’ their Aryan brothers. Two focus on the lives of famous men: Chuck Berry and Oliver Sacks.
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Remembering Ahmad Moghaddas, long-time and active member of the Berkeley community
Ahmad worked for the City of Berkeley, was an enthusiastic member of the Berkeley Folk Dancers and, along with his family, enjoyed the great outdoors.
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Earthquake shakes Berkeley awake — first report puts it at magnitude 2.7
Described as a “rumble rumble bump,” the quake’s epicenter was in the hills near the Berkeley-Oakland border.
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Spring classes at UC Berkeley will begin remotely in 2021, and likely continue that way
All large lectures and most classes will be remote in spring 2021, and on-campus students will self-quarantine at the beginning of the semester.
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Election 2020: School Board candidates answer Berkeleyside questions
Meet your Berkeley School Board candidates in Berkeley’s November 2020 election: Laura Babitt, Jose Luis Bedolla, Esfandiar Imani, Michael Chang and Ana Vasudeo.
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Election 2020: Who is Jose Luis Bedolla?
Meet Jose Luis Bedolla, one of six Berkeley School Board candidates in Berkeley’s November 2020 election.
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Election 2020: Who is Ana Vasudeo?
Meet Ana Vasudeo, one of six Berkeley School Board candidates in Berkeley’s November 2020 election.
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Election 2020: Who is Laura Babitt?
Meet Laura Babitt, one of six Berkeley School Board candidates in Berkeley’s November 2020 election.
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Election 2020: Who is Michael Chang?
Meet Michael Chang, one of six Berkeley School Board candidates in Berkeley’s November 2020 election.
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Election 2020: Who is Esfandiar Imani?
Meet Esfandiar Imani, one of six Berkeley School Board candidates in Berkeley’s November 2020 election.
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Subrosa transitions to States Coffee; Dopo to have last service on Oct. 3
Plus, Secret Scoop announces closure; Daughter’s Diner comes to Uptown Oakland; changes for local food justice groups.
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Police arrest Berkeley man after Berkeley Hills murder investigation
Police have announced the arrest of a 26-year-old Berkeley man in connection with a fatal shooting Saturday at a Berkeley Hills home.
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Donors pour $125K into mayor’s race, with Jesse Arreguín raising about 3x more than opponents
With public matching funds, Wayne Hsiung has almost as much to spend as the mayor.
