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North Berkeley Library reopens bigger and better

Patrons are enjoying the new open space and restoration work in Berkeley's North Branch Library, which reopened after a yearlong $6 million renovation project added a new teen room, new computers and 3,800 square feet of space. »

North Berkeley library branch to reopen

Renovated facility combines virtues of old and new »

Berkeley -- A Look Back: Even in 1937, land development caused local uproar

Seventy-five years ago some residents of the North Berkeley Hills were battling against what they saw as the scourge of stores in their neighborhoods. Feb. »

West County Senior Activities

Berkeley North Berkeley Senior Center -- 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. 1901 Hearst Ave. Birthdays will be celebrated Feb. 1. Speakers, classes in languages, writing, dancing, sewing, ceramics and exercise. »

Snapp Shot: Mr. Mopps' wants to make child's play hands-on fun

Memo to Santa: Interactive toys are in this Christmas, passive toys are out.So says Devin McDonald, co-owner (with his life and business partner, Jenny Stevenson) of Mr. »

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