Strong winds are pushing smoke from the August Complex fires about 5,000 feet up in the air through a process called “turbulent mixing.” It has to be at about ground level to affect the air quality.
Posted inCrime, Crime & Safety
Man charged with attempted murder after metal bat attack in Berkeley
A 51-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after authorities say he used a metal bat to attack a younger man on Eighth Street in West Berkeley last week.
Posted inCity, Community, Nature
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.
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Berkeley mayor vows to set up sanctioned homeless camp as Willard Park conditions worsen
Six months into the coronavirus pandemic, which has seen an increase in homeless campsites around town, Berkeley is stepping up efforts to tackle problematic behavior and firming up plans for its first sanctioned camp.
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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.
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Sit List: 5 things to do, from learning to make a cocktail to watching teens perform a ‘canción ranchera’
Staying at home has worn out its welcome so enter into these new worlds by streaming plays, performances, even a cooking class on your computer.
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Sex offender faces new felony charges after Berkeley rape, other crimes
A registered sex offender from Oakland is back in custody this week facing new felony charges of rape and other sex crimes in Berkeley, court papers show.
Posted inBusiness, City, In brief
Berkeley salons and barbershops can open their doors to customers starting Sept. 4
There are several restrictions to the indoor haircuts, including an appointment-only system and mask use.
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He’s been selling his wares on Telegraph Avenue for decades. Now COVID-19 has decimated his business
Tamai Pearson moved to Berkeley 45 years ago and became a Telegraph Avenue vendor, but he’s facing immobilizing financial worries during the pandemic.
Posted inNosh
This catering company has donated 38,000 meals that would have fed paying tech clients
Since COVID-19, Fare Community Kitchen has worked with community partners to make and distribute healthy, scratch-made meals for people in need.