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Why isn’t Berkeley air quality impacted by red, smoky skies today?

by Supriya YelimeliSeptember 8, 2020September 15, 2020

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

by Emilie RagusoSeptember 8, 2020September 15, 2020

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?

by Guest contributorSeptember 8, 2020September 15, 2020

Making Sense of AirNow versus Purple Air, and a new map that might make everything easier.

statue of a cat on a wall
Posted inNews Wire

The Berkeley Wire: 09.04.20

by Berkeleyside staffSeptember 4, 2020September 4, 2020

More news about Berkeley from around the web.

Posted inCity

Berkeley mayor vows to set up sanctioned homeless camp as Willard Park conditions worsen

by Emilie RagusoSeptember 4, 2020September 15, 2020

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.

Posted inCity, Community

Tips on how to stay safe and not spread COVID-19 on this Labor Day Weekend

by Guest contributorSeptember 4, 2020September 15, 2020

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.

Posted inArts, Events

Sit List: 5 things to do, from learning to make a cocktail to watching teens perform a ‘canción ranchera’

by Minhae Shim RothSeptember 4, 2020September 15, 2020

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.

Posted inNews Wire

The Berkeley Wire: 09.03.20

by Berkeleyside staffSeptember 3, 2020September 3, 2020

More news about Berkeley from around the web.

Posted inCrime, Crime & Safety

Sex offender faces new felony charges after Berkeley rape, other crimes

by Emilie RagusoSeptember 3, 2020September 15, 2020

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

by Supriya YelimeliSeptember 3, 2020September 15, 2020

There are several restrictions to the indoor haircuts, including an appointment-only system and mask use.

a man stands in front of his booth selling goods on Telegraph Avenue
Posted inBusiness

He’s been selling his wares on Telegraph Avenue for decades. Now COVID-19 has decimated his business

by Supriya YelimeliSeptember 3, 2020September 15, 2020

Tamai Pearson moved to Berkeley 45 years ago and became a Telegraph Avenue vendor, but he’s facing immobilizing financial worries during the pandemic.

In June, Fare Community Kitchen worked with the YMCA of the East Bay to feed students who were no longer receiving meals at school. Photo: Fare Community Kitchen
Posted inNosh

This catering company has donated 38,000 meals that would have fed paying tech clients

by Alix WallSeptember 3, 2020September 15, 2020

Since COVID-19, Fare Community Kitchen has worked with community partners to make and distribute healthy, scratch-made meals for people in need.

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