February 12, 2021 — Berkeleyside

The Berkeley Wire: 02.12.21

By Berkeleyside staffFeb. 125:15 p.m.Feb. 15

News about Berkeley from around the web.
BPD shares video of police shooting after Berkeley Walgreens robbery

By Emilie RagusoFeb. 124:58 p.m.Feb. 25

The man who was shot is expected to recover and has been charged with multiple violent felonies, police said. Viewer discretion is advised.
Outdoor exercise ban lifted for Cal students amid strict self-quarantine

By Supriya YelimeliFeb. 123:42 p.m.Feb. 18

There have been over 200 COVID-19 cases in the last week alone.
Longtime Berkeley resident celebrates 100th birthday

By Eden TellerFeb. 121:15 p.m.Feb. 12

“100 years is a long time, but it’s been a rewarding 100 for me,” Horace Whitmore told Berkeleyside this week.
Interested in plans for housing at BART? Take these surveys by Feb. 22

By Emilie RagusoFeb. 1211:59 a.m.Feb. 12

The city is collecting community input on affordable housing, land use, building form and public space as part of the public process around plans to build housing at BART.
The Sit List: 5 ways to celebrate February holidays and more

By Minhae Shim RothFeb. 1210:01 a.m.Feb. 12

This week, join a Lunar New Year celebration, see local Black artists for Black History Month, join a global book festival, date a shark and more.