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In 1991, Berkeley transformed a landfill into Cesar Chavez Park. 35 years later, the former dump is a scenic waterfront park with an annual kite festival for locals

Atlas Obscura identifies César Chávez Park as a former landfill that hosts an annual kite festival and notes that the Berkeley Kite Festival traditionally takes place during the summer.

The Economic Times

161-acre California racetrack closes after nearly 90 years of horse racing, now a $175 million plan could turn the site into a major waterfront park with $125 million in state funding

Golden Gate Fields, a 161-acre former racetrack near Berkeley, could be transformed into a major waterfront public park. California lawmakers have proposed $125 million in state funding to help purchase and preserve the site. The plan would connect several existing parks and open spaces, improve public access for pedestrians and…

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California lawmakers are moving $125 million toward buying a 162-acre former Bay Area racetrack; the $175 million deal would turn it into a major public waterfront park

California lawmakers are advancing $125 million for a former racetrack purchase. This funding aims to transform the 162-acre property into a public waterfront park. The East Bay Regional Park District would manage the site after its acquisition. Remaining funds are being sought from public and philanthropic sources. Public planning and…

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Berkeley Lab built a roof coating of vanadium dioxide that flips at 67°C; across 15 US climate zones, it outperformed existing coatings in 12 and cut household electricity by 10%

A team of researchers has introduced an innovative roof coating designed to respond to changing seasonal temperatures. This cutting-edge material ensures homes are cooler in hot months and warmer in cold ones. Preliminary results indicate that it significantly outperforms existing cool roof technologies. With the potential to reduce electricity consumption…

The Economic Times

'A Predator Who Gave Birth': Berkeley County Mum Accused of Trafficking Two Young Daughters for Drugs and Money

Helena Nichole Hoyle, 27, faces trafficking and child-neglect charges after her daughters alleged men were allowed access to them for drugs and money in Berkeley County.

International Business Times UK

'Legalised Property Theft': Squatters Seize Murdered Uni Professor's Villa As Orphans Fight Back

The Jeziorski family faces a legal battle over their Berkeley villa, occupied by alleged squatters, highlighting California's controversial property laws and their impact on grieving families.

International Business Times UK

Major housebuilder urges Burnham to ditch stamp duty and slash red tape if he becomes PM

New government should slash stamp duty to zero for first-time buyers

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Inside the Socceroos’ World Cup home: ping pong, pool, retro kits and organic omelettes

The grand Claremont Hotel in Berkeley has been adapted to make Australia’s stay as comfortable as possible. And of course there is Vegemite on tap

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"We never said it was a Utopia. Rock'n'roll is played on enemy ground." What happened when The Clash arrived in the USA

It's early 1979, punk is building, and The Clash arrive in theUS to play their first shows there. We were on the road with them and witnessed events first-hand

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Golden Gate Fields could soon turn into a public park

The Trust for Public Land has announced a deal to transform the former Golden Gate Fields horse racing track in northern California into a public park

The Independent UK

Can culling your garden slow a wildfire? A California city pins its hopes on a contested plan

Berkeley is adopting the ‘Zone 0’ regulation, which mandates first 5ft around the home in high-risk areas should be clear of combustible material

The Guardian - US

Country Joe McDonald obituary

US singer and songwriter best known for his 1969 Woodstock performance of his anti-war I-Feel-Like-I’m-Fixin’-to-Die Rag

The Guardian - UK

'Country' Joe McDonald, '60s rock star, proud protest counterculture icon, dies at 84

“Country” Joe McDonald, a hippie rock star of the 1960s whose “I-Feel-Like-I’m-Fixin’-To-Die Rag” was a four-lettered rebuke to the Vietnam War that became an anthem for protesters and a highlight of the Woodstock music festival, died Sunday at 84

The Independent UK

Who was Saketh Sreenivasaiah? Indian-origin UC Berkeley student found dead in US

22-year-old Saketh Sreenivasaiah, an Indian postgraduate student at the University of California, Berkeley was found dead on Sunday. Sreenivasaiah, who hailed from Karnataka had been reported missing earlier this week before local authorities confirmed the recovery of his body.

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22-year-old Indian origin student Saketh Sreenivasaiah found dead in US, was missing for 6 days

A 22-year-old Indian student, Saketh Sreenivasaiah, pursuing a Master's at UC Berkeley, has been found deceased. Reported missing on February 12th, his body was recovered by local police, confirmed by the Consulate General of India, San Francisco. Consular officers are providing full support to his family, including arrangements for repatriation.

The Times of India

Graduated from IIT Madras in 2025: 22-yr-old Indian-origin student reported missing in US

Berkeley police are urgently seeking help to find Saketh Sreenivasaiah, a 22-year-old Indian Master's student from UC Berkeley, last seen Tuesday. Authorities consider him an at-risk missing person. Sreenivasaiah, who studied at IIT Madras, is described as 6'1" with short black hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information is urged…

Benzinga

Top Earning Cities for Millennials Include Jersey City and Berkeley, Study Says

Across large U.S. cities, millennials earn an average of 8.8% more than the overall median household income, a new SmartAsset study found. But in some places, that gap is much wider, especially in cities like Jersey City, New Jersey, and Berkeley, California.

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What will Labour sacrifice for its housing targets? A standoff in south London is putting it to the test

In Peckham, developers unwilling to meet affordable housing quotas are facing down residents and the council, says author Anna Minton

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California Earthquake Disrupts Travel Plans—Should You Rethink Your Trip?

A 4.3-magnitude earthquake near Berkeley briefly disrupted Bay Area transit and travel, but experts say visitors to California should stay informed rather than cancel their plans.

The Guardian - US

Revealed: debate opponent of Mehdi Hasan organized violent far-right protests

Richard Black, who appeared on controversial Jubilee video, organized Proud Boys-linked protests in 2017

The Independent UK

Ex-wife of Berkeley professor arrested after his shooting death amid custody battle

Przemyslaw Jeziorski was shot dead in Greece while in the country to settle a custody dispute

The Independent UK

University of Texas chancellor is named president of University of California

The University of California has announced that James B

The Guardian - US

Cut back your roses? Berkeley sets new rules for its most wildfire-prone areas

Residents of California city’s high-risk areas will be required to remove plants within 5ft of homes under fire safety rules

The Independent UK

Stanford and 3 U of California campuses face probes as part of Trump's anti-DEI campaign

The Trump administration says it has opened investigations into the admissions policies at Stanford University and three campuses within the University of California system, including UC Berkeley, UCLA and UC Irvine

Fortune

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