Glitch in state COVID-19 data may be causing underreporting in Berkeley
The glitch affects positive case rates, but not deaths and hospitalizations.
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Reparations street mural now complete on Ellis Street
South Berkeley residents completed work over the weekend on a street mural that spells out the words ‘Reparations Now!’ in giant colorful letters on the block between Prince Street and Ashby Avenue.
The pandemic has people stressed, scared and anxious. Tell the city of Berkeley how it can help
In a community survey, 56% of respondents said mental health was their biggest worry about the pandemic. The city wants to know what people need.
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UC Berkeley reports 25 new COVID-19 cases among students
Another 25 UC Berkeley students have tested positive for COVID-19, the university reported this week.
‘Ohlone Territory’ mural painted on downtown Berkeley street
The city of Berkeley painted the red and white mural. In early June, Berkeley High students painted Black Lives Matter in giant yellow letters on Allston Way.
Indoor religious services once again prohibited in Berkeley because of rise in COVID-19 cases
New state rules go into effect today prohibiting indoor worship services.
Renovations underway at historic Berkeley Community Theatre
The $45 million project, scheduled to be completed in summer 2022, will redo the 3,500-seat community theater and the Florence Schwimley Little Theatre.
UC Botanical Garden in Berkeley will reopen July 14
Beginning July 14, members of the garden will have exclusive access for one week, from noon to 5 p.m., followed by a general reopening to the public on July 22.
Independence Day eats from 5 East Bay restaurants
Chow down on barbecue, Basque-style sausages, vegan “pulled pork,” lobster rolls, more.
Roads closed for Fourth of July due to fire danger in Berkeley Hills
Several roads and parking lots commonly used as viewpoints will be closed this year, UC Police reported.
COVID-19 cases spike in Berkeley, Alameda County
In the past nine days, Berkeley has seen 35 new lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases and has gone from an average of one new case each day since the outbreak began to an average of four new cases each day.
Nick’s Pizza is moving to a larger space this summer
The Oakland pizza shop-bakery will take over a former Korean barbecue restaurant just down the street.
