During a lockdown, local artist calms frayed nerves with sketching classes
Rigel Stuhmiller, known for her beautiful nature illustrations and prints, offers a soothing outlet that can be done while maintaining social distancing.
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Update: Berkeley closes dog parks, East Bay parks require dogs on leash
New rules for dog owners are now in effect to maintain safe social distancing.
Watch Cal’s peregrine falcons live
Annie and Grinnell are back on top of UC Berkeley’s Campanile and chicks are on their way. Follow the action by webcam.
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Peregrine falcon watching in Berkeley — the perfect shelter-in-place activity?
The peregrine falcons that have made their nest atop Cal’s Campanile for the past three years are back — and they have laid three eggs so far.
Group aims to ‘green’ South Berkeley by transforming old railroad right-of-way
Instead of empty lots, the land could include elongated greenspace, walking paths, dog parks, play areas and community gardens.
Coyotes are cavorting in Tilden Regional Park
Photographer Chris Polydoroff has been following — and documenting — a pack of five or six coyotes in Tilden Park.
Christmas bird count finds owls, otters and dry, happy birders
Over 250 bird lovers fanned out through Berkeley, Oakland and adjacent cities on Sunday as part of the count, the longest-running community science initiative in the world.
Update: Most of city may not lose power; red flag warning still means fire danger
Staff says “almost all” of the affected addresses provided by PG&E to the city appear to be outside city limits. But Berkeley Hills residents should still be ready to evacuate with a red flag warning in effect.
Berkeley council says traffic circles will keep their trees
The Berkeley City Council put many minds at ease Tuesday night by voting to allow existing trees and some vegetation to remain in place in traffic circles around town.
Berkeley issues ‘all-clear’ — for now — at Aquatic Park
Bacteria levels in the water at Aquatic Park have been within normal limits for the past two weeks, prompting city staff to tell the community Friday evening that it’s all right to go back in the water.
Update: City now says Berkeley won’t lose power again
Most addresses in the city had reportedly gotten their electricity back by Monday evening, authorities reported.
PG&E map predicts new outage Tuesday to affect similar swath of Berkeley
The city of Berkeley has warned affected residents to prepare to be without power until Friday.
