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Berkeley, California

Population: 102,743

Bordering the beautiful San Francisco Bay in sunny California, Berkeley's reputation for anti-war protests and flower children may have faded somewhat since the mid-70s, but it still maintains its liberal attitude, upgrading from VW buses to hybrid vehicles. Best known as home to the University of California-Berkeley, the city is awash in districts catering to the college crowd. College Avenue is a top nightlife destination, with a mellow scene frequented by graduate students, while Telegraph Avenue is famous for its independent bookstores, ethnic restaurants and captivating street entertainers. The Downtown Arts District is instantly recognizable by its many public art displays and is filled with cafes, galleries and performance companies, including the Tony Award-winning Berkeley Repertory Theatre.
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Richmond weight lifter continues to set marks

Ledger Dispatch - Sat Nov 07

WHILE MANY of his classmates were in town celebrating Halloween, Freddy Boza, a junior at De Anza High School in Richmond, was in Reno setting new marks and winning titles as a weight lifter.

Kirala in Berkeley

ChowHound - Fri Nov 06

We had dinner today at Kirala , for the first time. Wow, we were very happy. We had several types of robata , and several types of sushi .

Gay marriage foes win with message about schools

The Washington Post - Fri Nov 06

In this Oct. 20, 2008 file photo, Rosana Mendoza, 14, left, gets a hug from her sister Bianca, 4, before a rally in support of Proposition 8 to ban same sex marriage in Sacramento, Calif.

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