Richmond harmed by oil conglomerates, pollution
But the dangerous criminal that makes Richmond and Contra Costa County so deadly happens to be one of the largest oil companies in the world, Chevron.
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Collision involving skateboarder, vehicle occurs at intersection of Parker, Dana streets
Berkeley Police Department responded to a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a person on a skateboard at 2:15 a.m. Monday at the intersection of Parker and Dana Streets, according to a BPD Nixle alert released Wednesday.
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Berkeley Art Center executive director talks keeping gallery timely, relevant in times of uncertainty
Nevers hopes to turn BAC into a more dynamic and active space, an intersection of arts, education and social justice. He aims to do so by partnering with artists who emphasize timeliness and relevance in their work, with the hope that BAC can then better embody the dynamic space that Nevers envisions.
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California District 15 Assembly candidates Jovanka Beckles and Buffy Wicks discuss campaigns and answer questions at forum
Two candidates for California State Assembly District 15, Jovanka Beckles and Buffy Wicks, voiced their platforms and answered questions regarding district-wide issues at a League of Women Voters candidate forum Tuesday.
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Rising housing prices disproportionately affect low-income people of color, report finds
The California Housing Partnership Corporation, or CHPC, and the Urban Displacement Project published a report Wednesday showing that rising housing prices in the Bay Area disproportionately affect low-income people of color.
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Cecilia Rosales, activist and business owner, runs for Berkeley City Council District 7
Cecilia Rosales, a longtime activist and Berkeley resident, officially filed her candidacy for Berkeley City Council’s District 7 seat Aug. 10.
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What happens when Bon Iver doesn’t play ‘Skinny Love’ at Outside Lands? Chaos (and a decent set)
Bon Iver’s music possesses an intimate, private quality best described by the lyrics of Bon Iver’s songs themselves, which all convey emotional depth.
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Picks of the Week: Fresh activities for freshmen (and everyone else)
You may have noticed a sudden influx of fresh faces around town — that’s right, UC Berkeley will be back in session in just a few days.
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Game of Thorns: Week 9 of ‘The Bachelorette’ makes Arie Luyendyk Jr. references more prevalent than Chris Harrison appearances
Fantasy suites are this week. Let it just sink in that Becca has yet to spend any time with her remaining three guys without any cameras present.
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Comedian Gina Yashere makes voice heard through bold stage presence
Originally from London, Yashere performed in Berkeley for the first time Sunday night to a enthusiastic, hooting crowd at the Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse.
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