Category Archives: Berkeley

News Pix: Super Bowl; Oakand Lunar New Year Celebration; Elephant Seals Hit the Beach

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San Francisco 49ers' fans filled the bar Hockey Haven with screams and cheers during the Super Bowl. (Debbie Svoboda/KQED) A Red Panda Acrobat shows off his skills at Oakland Chinatown's Lunar New Year Bazaar on Feb. 3. (Wendy Goodfriend/KQED) Northern … Continue reading »


News Pix: Super Bowl Prep; East Bay Underground; Right to Life Protest

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In a recently published book, ‘Bay Area Underground', Matt Werner and Joe Sciarrillo chronicle the major social movements and cultural events in the Bay Area over the last five years. This photo shows an East Bay Bike Party at Cesar … Continue reading »


News Pix: Oakland Shootings Humanized, LGBT Band at Inauguration, Richmond Basketball Win

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Richmond Oilers head coach Rob Collins dances with his team in the locker room after they defeated the Kennedy Eagles Friday night. “Winning is very addictive,” he told his players. “Right now you're starting to get a taste of it. … Continue reading »


Annie's Recalls Frozen Pizza Due to Possible Metal Fragments

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Berkeley-based Annie's, which sells organic pasta and other products, is recalling its Annie's Homegrown Frozen Pizza. Shares of the company are down more than five percent today. Press release from the company… Annie’s Inc. (NYSE:BNNY) has initiated a voluntary recall … Continue reading »


News Pix: Berkeley Landslide, Giants Trophy in Richmond and Views From a New Exploratorium

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Consistent rain over the past few weeks destabilized a hillside on the campus of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in the Berkeley Hills, causing the Lab to close a road and forcing dozens of staff to relocate. (D.H. Parks/Berkeleyside) When … Continue reading »


News Pix: Dolphins Jump, Tankers Crash and a Cold Snap Grips the Bay

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Dolphins from an Ocean Beach pod were spotted leaping from the waves near Sutro Baths Tuesday, December 8th. (David Cruz/Ocean Beach Bulletin) An oil tanker struck the Bay Bridge "Echo" tower on Monday, but did not do serious damage to … Continue reading »


News Pix: Best Images of 2012

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It's been an eventful year in the Bay Area. There were big protests, incredible views, intriguing wildlife, a World Series title, environmental disasters and many touching moments in the diverse communities that call this place home. Here are some of … Continue reading »


News Pix: Cold Weather, Christmas Bird Count, and Holiday Joy

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Never mind Berkeley in the 60s, Wednesday December 19th saw Berkeley in the 30s — most likely the coldest day of the year so far. (Ira Serkes/Berkeleyside) On the last day of school before winter break, the nearly 325 children … Continue reading »


News Pix: Double Rainbows, Holiday Lights, Ocean Art and King Tides

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Wednesday, December 12th, brought both sun and clouds to the skies above San Francisco's Ocean Beach, and the combination produced spectacular scenes including a bright rainbow. Depending on the timing and location, some people even saw a double rainbow. (Jim … Continue reading »


News Pix: Cap-and-Trade Auctions; Scanning the Skies; Richmond Football!

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Six-year-old Aubrey Bown places a red carnation to honor her uncle, James Suh, a U.S. Navy SEAL, who was shot down in Korangal Valley, Afghanistan. Cupertino hosted the annual Veterans Day ceremony at Memorial Park.  (Anna Li/Peninsula Press) California held … Continue reading »