Activists, many of whom have passed away, set up the sober camp in 2017 as a protest movement.
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He completed a quest to walk all Berkeley’s streets — but there’s an asterisk
Three years and 285 miles later, mathematician Bryan Bischof has wandered 99% of the city’s streets, but the last 1% remains elusive.
Posted inCommunity
Church uses psychedelics to experience divine presence
Sacred Garden Community Church is not alone in using psilocybin mushrooms and other psychedelic substances in its religious practice.
Posted inCity
How your neighbors voted in Berkeley’s November election
Six maps show voting patterns for local ballot measures and races for rent board, school board and city council.
Posted inCity
What will Adeline Street look like in the next decade?
The changes are part of ongoing talks to create a new plaza and hundreds of housing units at Ashby BART, while restoring the heart of South Berkeley.
Posted inBusiness
Pharmacy closures leave East Bay customers frustrated
While CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid refocus on online delivery, the store shutdowns and limited hours have directly affected customers in Berkeley, Oakland and Emeryville.
Posted inArts
Berkeley memoir ‘Bearded Lady’ tells a complex story of self-actualization
In her new book, Allison Landa comes to terms with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (a rare condition causing hirsutism and infertility) and a pair of heavily opinionated parents.
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La Peña remembers loved ones on Día de Muertos
Ernesto Hernández Olmos, a multidisciplinary artist from Oaxaca, led the celebration at the cultural center in South Berkeley.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Bicyclist injured in hit-and-run on Shattuck Avenue
The woman was taken to the hospital with moderate injuries.
Posted inCrime & Safety
‘This is a wakeup call’: Berkeley remembers brothers Jazy and Angel Sotelo Garcia
The teens’ mother and younger siblings, dozens of extended family and hundreds of neighbors, classmates and friends came together Monday evening for a vigil at Longfellow Middle School.
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Future of Berkeley’s famed communal hot tub up in steam after death of owner
Deward Hastings, aka the Essex Street “Hot Tub Guy,” brought joy and a sanctuary for relaxation to many, though his scalding hot-water oasis wasn’t a haven for all.
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City settles for $95k with elderly Berkeley homeowner burdened by code repair debt
A hearing is set for October to determine whether Leonard Powell’s court-ordered receiver mismanaged his home code problems.