News

Berkeleyside
berkeleyside.org > 02/11/2026 > alzheimers-disease-wedding-proposal-marriage

He proposed, forgetting they were already married. So they wed again at his Berkeley memory care home

He proposed, forgetting they were already married. So they wed again at his Berkeley memory care home1+ hour, 25+ min ago   (1478+ words) Essential reading for tens of thousands of Berkeleyans.The Daily Briefing is the easiest way to stay up to speed with what's happening in Berkeley. Editors' note: This story was first published on Jan. 13. Four decades ago, her answer was…...

Berkeleyside
berkeleyside.org > 01/13/2026 > eighth-harrison-lepto-outbreak-northwest-berkeley-bhu

Leptospirosis outbreak detected near Eighth and Harrison encampment

Leptospirosis outbreak detected near Eighth and Harrison encampment4+ week, 20+ hour ago   (567+ words) Essential reading for tens of thousands of Berkeleyans.The Daily Briefing is the easiest way to stay up to speed with what's happening in Berkeley. Berkeley's public health officer says people and pets in Northwest Berkeley are at risk from…...

Berkeleyside
berkeleyside.org > 07/16/2025 > obituary-robert-spear-schistosomiasis

Remembering Robert Spear, Cal professor who spent decades combating flatworm disease in China

Remembering Robert Spear, Cal professor who spent decades combating flatworm disease in China6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (173+ words) Essential reading for tens of thousands of Berkeleyans.The Daily Briefing is the easiest way to stay up to speed with what's happening in Berkeley. Will you chip in to support our nonprofit newsroom with a donation today? Robert Clinton…...

Berkeleyside
berkeleyside.org > 07/14/2025 > one-big-beautiful-bill-act-impact-california

How will Trump’s mega bill affect health care in California?

How will Trump’s mega bill affect health care in California?6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (812+ words) Essential reading for tens of thousands of Berkeleyans.The Daily Briefing is the easiest way to stay up to speed with what's happening in Berkeley. Will you chip in to support our nonprofit newsroom with a donation today? The newly…...