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Housing
Homebuilders petition to drop endangered species protection for Swainson’s hawk
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Fish and Game commissioners have until September 8 to evaluate the petition.Arts & Entertainment
Berkeley’s former Half Price Books storefront to reopen as arts and makers marketplace
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The longtime Berkeley bookstore closed in late 2025.Technology
‘Don’t Flock me’: California, U.S. lawmakers debate license plate reader technology
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They’re all over our roads and really good at helping police solve crimes, but do California’s automated license plate readers need limits?City
‘National Night Out’ with Piedmont Police Department is Tuesday, Aug. 4
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Activities, giveaways, and light refreshments at the Exedra fountain at Piedmont Park from 5-7 p.m.Oakland
Half-acre wildfire knocked down near Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland Hills
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50 firefighters were called out to the blaze whose origin was difficult to locate. Fortunately, the lack of wind made it easier to contain.Bay Area
Bay Area under Spare the Air Alert through Saturday due to smoke from Woodside Fire
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Air quality in parts of the East Bay is expected to worsen on Saturday.Arts & Entertainment
Free Flix Fest film ‘Finding Forrester’ on Aug. 13
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The 2000 film explores the bond between a student and a reclusive writer played by Sean Connery.Arts & Entertainment
Oaklandish hosts annual Fairyland for Grownups (21+) benefit at Children’s Fairyland
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The Aug. 14 fundraiser helps keep the local amusement park affordable for all families with young children.California
