Community Corner
In Case You Missed It: Debunking Twain, Burglar Worries, Coastal Cleanup and More
Here is a handful of stories that you may have missed, or may be worth another look, plus something to plan for this weekend.
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Linda Rugg, an associate professor at UC Berkeley and an Albanian, gave a talk on Mark Twain's perceived beliefs about race. Frustrated with a simplified portrayal of Twain at her son's school she insisted that, for his time, Twain had very progressive views on race. Kensington Library's celebration of Twain continues through October.
Photographer has stumped Albany again in this week's "Where in Albany" contest. Guess where this contrasting photograph of a white rock, burgundy succulent and golden grass was taken, and win a prize from Albany Patch.
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BEWARE OF BURGLARS
After a series of daytime burglaries in the North Berkeley hills, Berkeley police noticed a pattern and issued a heads-up to residents. Read these five tips for keeping your home secure, and collaborate with neighbors to create a safer environment.
If you find yourself on the north side of Albany with a mid-week hankering for Mexican food, have no fear because Taco El Autlense, the beloved taco truck that has been a weekend mainstay in the parking lot, will now be parked near the club for six delicious days per week, from Wednesday to Monday.
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This weekend look forward to:
Join The Watershed Project and the city of Albany at the for the 27th annual Coastal Cleanup Day, a California-wide volunteer day that brings communities together to clean up the coastline throughout the state. Register to volunteer (yep, you'll have to sign a waiver) and make it a family affair by bringing the kids to help. There's also a clean-up , so take your pick, and find a way to give back Saturday morning.
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