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In his new book, journalist Akbar Shahid Ahmed investigates why President Joe Biden and his top advisers continued to support Israel’s devastating assault on Gaza.
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Californians will vote on Proposition 38 in November. That measure would set aside billions of dollars for health research grants.
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Berkeley Symphony’s Music Director Laureate Kent Nagano returns to conduct the ‘26/’27 season opener, Inheritance, on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Nagano, a Berkeley native, directed the Berkeley Symphony from 1978 to 2009, and this will be his first return to the podium.
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The Marsh Theatre's upcoming play is about how we handle grief when our pets die.
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Meet the DJ who's got you weekend tunes covered! Crate Questions features Marcus Rosario.
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A deep dive into the new expanded re-issue of the Beatles' 1965 album Rubber Soul — Sunday, October 18 at 4 pm.
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Californians will vote on Proposition 37 in November. The measure would allow the state to create a home loan program for middle income buyers.
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