Perks of parks in Berkeley
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Parks remain an important way to bring natural green space into the urban environment. Berkeley boasts a huge number of parks, both large and small.
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5 things to do in Berkeley before the summer ends
If you’re looking for ways to take advantage of your last days of freedom, here are some things you should do in Berkeley before the summer ends.
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Toxic blue-green algae blooms found in many East Bay lakes
Large amounts of blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, have been recorded in multiple East Bay lakes, including Lake Anza in Tilden Regional Park and Lake Temescal in the Oakland Hills.
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Mini-trip ideas to get away from Berkeley
It’s that point in the semester. We all feel it. With the weariness of midterms dragging on and the grunge of Berkeley seeping into your soul, you start to question if you can really carry on like this for another two months. But no worries, there’s a cure. We at the
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Tilden Regional Park’s Lake Anza closed after reappearance of toxic algae
A toxic blue-green algae bloom has reared its head again in Lake Anza, forcing East Bay Regional Park District officials to close the popular summer destination just as swim season comes to an end.
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Retracted: 20-ish Berkeley things to do in the last 20-ish days of summer
Editor’s note: This blog post has been retracted because of personal safety concerns. Sarah Harris is the editor in chief. Contact her at [email protected] and follow her on Twitter at @sharris_DC. Correction(s):A previous version of this article incorrectly stated that the Redwood Grove Concert Series is free. In fact, the
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Day Trips with the Clog: Lake Anza
Berkeley is a fantastic place to go to college, no doubt. But sometimes, if you don’t get out of this lovely college town now and then, you might find yourself feeling a little bit trapped. We at the Clog are no strangers to feeling enclosed in the Berkeley bubble, and
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Increase in rainfall flushes out toxic algae in Tilden Regional Park’s Lake Anza
A recent increase in rainfall in the East Bay has flushed out toxic algae from Tilden Regional Park’s Lake Anza.
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Toxic algae fueled by heat, dry weather temporarily shuts down Lake Anza
Excessive heat and dry weather have fueled a toxic blue-green algae bloom in Lake Anza, leading to a temporary closure that began Thursday.
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5 places to go in Berkeley for $5 or fewer
Picture this: It’s a Friday night after a long and tiring week. You and your roommates begin planning a night full of lavish food, bubbly drinks, desserts and a night on the town. You’re all getting hyped and picking out your hottest outfits — then you all begin to stop. The
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