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In preparation for their trip to Washington, where they hope to talk with influential political figures, the 4th graders from Jefferson Elementary school have been raising money by selling T-shirts, hosting games and seeking donations for Rodrigo's return.

Fourth-graders rally to bring Rodrigo Guzman home

When Rodrigo and his parents were told they would not be allowed to return to the United States after a winter break visit to Mexico because they had failed to renew their visas, his classmates in Berkeley launched a campaign and circulated a petition to bring him home. Read More…

Columns

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Off the beat: Israel, the salad bowl?

I still remember that day in fifth grade like it was yesterday. “America is not a melting pot — it’s a salad bowl,” my teacher told us. “We have lots of different cultures — carrots, cucumbers, lettuce — but they don’t mix.” Ten-year-old me, eyes full of tears, rushed home to Read More…

City

Pedestrians walk at the intersection of Telegraph and Durant avenues. In contrast to Berkeley's downtown area, which has experienced a housing boom, Telegraph reminds undeveloped and comparatively blighted.

City looks at past, future of Telegraph Avenue

For many Berkeley residents, the Downtown area serves as a transportation gateway to the rest of the Bay Area. But while Berkeley residents have been using Downtown as a portal out, others in the Bay Area have been coming in, settling down and calling it their new home — leaving Read More…