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Author Archives: John Metcalfe

John Metcalfe is an Oakland-based reporter who's written for Berkeleyside, The Washington Post, The New York Times and The Atlantic. He enjoys covering science, climate and weather, and urban mysteries like what makes the perfect public toilet or where pigeons go to die.

A man sits on a bench as BART passengers exit a train after arriving in Downtown Berkeley. August 26, 2020. Photo- Pete Rosos

How risky is riding BART during the pandemic?

by John MetcalfeAugust 26, 2020September 15, 2020

It’s probably safer than you think, according to medical professionals — and could become safer in the future, if technologies the transit agency is testing now pan out.

Berkeley has put $580K behind the arts. The caveat: no one can congregate to enjoy them

by John MetcalfeAugust 6, 2020September 15, 2020

Bayer Berkeley plans to double workforce, significantly grow campus, over next 30 years

by John MetcalfeJuly 16, 2020September 15, 2020

Despite raising thousands of dollars through GoFundMe, some businesses can’t access the money

by John MetcalfeApril 27, 2020September 15, 2020

Berkeley’s ‘closed signs’: Heartfelt, funny and depressing

by John MetcalfeApril 13, 2020September 15, 2020

Schools are closed. Playgrounds are roped off. What’s a parent to do?

by John MetcalfeMarch 31, 2020September 15, 2020
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