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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Opinion: Berkeley school district should return students to schools as soon as possible
The state has moved Alameda County to the red tier, allowing schools to reopen.BUSD should start with a hybrid approach, combining virtual and in-person instruction, and expand from there.
Remembering Joanne Wentworth Wheatley, teacher, adventurer, lifelong learner
She grew up in The Uplands neighborhood in Berkeley, taught at The Academy, and raised her children in Port Townsend, Washington, on the Olympic Peninsula.
All the essentials — A guide to voting in the 2020 election
Who can vote. How to register to vote. Where, when and how to vote. How to track your ballot. And why you should never leave a polling place without voting.
Remembering Mark Halaby Gordon, entrepreneur, tennis player, dog lover
Gordon and his beloved Conan, a Bernese Mountain dog, could be found together at the Northside farmers market, Saul’s, and Masse’s.
Downtown Oakland bars hope ‘flex streets’ will help with COVID losses
The “flex streets” collaboration, along with fundraising through Oakland Cocktail Week, aims at supporting the city’s bars and other small businesses.
UC Berkeley launches center for psychedelic science and education
With $1.25M in seed funding, the new center will conduct research using psychedelics to investigate cognition, perception and emotion and their biological bases in the human brain.
Remembering George Albert Moore, beloved teacher and musician
Upon reaching Berkeley to attend Cal, George resolved never to live anywhere else, and he never did.
Remembering Jerry Michelin Sears: Fine furniture maker, atomic vet, avid reader, fisherman
As an enlisted member of the Navy, Jerry experienced at least 20 atomic bombs tests before his 18th birthday.
Remembering David Mundstock, progressive political activist, historian of Berkeley electoral politics
David was passionately committed to the idea of Berkeley as “a place where things begin.”
Remembering Marge Glicksman, actor and founder of Actors Ensemble of Berkeley and Aurora Theatre
She was and excellent actress (notably taking the lead role of Mrs. Smith in Actors Ensemble’s production of “The Bald Soprano” in 1961), and later switched to doing props and costumes.
Air quality monitors report different measurements. What’s the deal?
Making Sense of AirNow versus Purple Air, and a new map that might make everything easier.
Tips on how to stay safe and not spread COVID-19 on this Labor Day Weekend
Family get-togethers on Memorial Day weekend led to large coronavirus outbreaks around the country. The city of Berkeley is offering tips on how to safely celebrate Labor Day weekend.
Remembering Jameson Spohn, owner of the coffee company Uncommon Grounds
Spohn bought the Berkeley coffee company in 2010 after working as its master roaster. He created a program where “cause coffees” raised funds for community nonprofits.
Remembering John Kenyon, architect, painter, city planner
He was born in England but moved to the U.S. in 1954 to work as an architect. He was also known for his stunning notecards and his many commentaries on architecture in the local papers.
A modern day Paul Revere – on a bike — warns of AC Transit disruptions in Berkeley
Saturday afternoon, Berkeley resident Manish Goregaokar did his best Paul Revere impression.
