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UC Berkeley professor and landscape architect Walter Hood is designing the park space, which will commemorate the park’s history.[aside postID=news_11998188 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/07/240731-PEOPLES-PARK-CONSTRUCTION-MD-01-KQED-1020x680.jpg']Some of the \u003ca href=\"https://peoplesparkhousing.berkeley.edu/history-commemoration\">ideas\u003c/a> Hood’s firm is considering include a memorial walkway mimicking the path protestors walked in May 1969, murals on the outside of buildings and displays of historic photos. The firm is expected to share those plans next year, according to university officials.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Gibson said the permanent supportive housing facility will begin construction only after the student housing and park is completed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He estimated the project would cost about $55 million to complete. It already has an estimated $31.1 million in earmarked funding from local and state sources. Gibson said the nonprofit developer has started applying for additional cash from county, state and federal funds that support affordable housing projects.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Originally, Berkeley-based developer Resources for Community Development was slated to develop the supportive housing project, but \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11972108/uc-berkeleys-housing-project-in-peoples-park-still-needs-a-developer\">quit\u003c/a> shortly after an appellate court ruled the university couldn’t move forward until it evaluated other possible development sites and assessed potential noise impacts to students and other neighbors as part of its environmental review.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At the time, university officials said the project’s legal issues brought costly delays to developers working on it. Months after the appellate court’s decision, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11989237/uc-berkeley-can-start-building-on-peoples-park-california-supreme-court-rules\">California Supreme Court \u003c/a>overturned that decision and cleared the way for construction to start.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Satellite Affordable Housing Associates is honored to have been selected by UC Berkeley to develop and operate supportive and affordable housing as a key component of the People’s Park housing project,” Susan Friedland, CEO of Satellite Affordable Housing Associates, said in an emailed statement.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>Some of the \u003ca href=\"https://peoplesparkhousing.berkeley.edu/history-commemoration\">ideas\u003c/a> Hood’s firm is considering include a memorial walkway mimicking the path protestors walked in May 1969, murals on the outside of buildings and displays of historic photos. The firm is expected to share those plans next year, according to university officials.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Gibson said the permanent supportive housing facility will begin construction only after the student housing and park is completed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He estimated the project would cost about $55 million to complete. It already has an estimated $31.1 million in earmarked funding from local and state sources. Gibson said the nonprofit developer has started applying for additional cash from county, state and federal funds that support affordable housing projects.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Originally, Berkeley-based developer Resources for Community Development was slated to develop the supportive housing project, but \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11972108/uc-berkeleys-housing-project-in-peoples-park-still-needs-a-developer\">quit\u003c/a> shortly after an appellate court ruled the university couldn’t move forward until it evaluated other possible development sites and assessed potential noise impacts to students and other neighbors as part of its environmental review.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At the time, university officials said the project’s legal issues brought costly delays to developers working on it. Months after the appellate court’s decision, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11989237/uc-berkeley-can-start-building-on-peoples-park-california-supreme-court-rules\">California Supreme Court \u003c/a>overturned that decision and cleared the way for construction to start.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Satellite Affordable Housing Associates is honored to have been selected by UC Berkeley to develop and operate supportive and affordable housing as a key component of the People’s Park housing project,” Susan Friedland, CEO of Satellite Affordable Housing Associates, said in an emailed statement.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>The suspension of a UC Berkeley computer science lecturer \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12059351/the-cal-lecturer-who-went-on-a-38-day-hunger-strike-for-gaza\">who went on a hunger strike over the war in Gaza\u003c/a> and made pro-Palestinian remarks in the classroom has raised questions about free speech and the scope of academic freedom on the Bay Area campus.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Late last week, UC Berkeley administrators notified Peyrin Kao, 26, of his six-month unpaid suspension, effective Jan. 1, 2026. The suspension, handed down at a time of \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12032030/uc-berkeley-faculty-rally-to-defend-free-speech-and-protest-cuts\">heightened tensions over free speech on campus\u003c/a>, drew criticism from groups and faculty advocates, who immediately called for his reinstatement and launched a hunger strike in solidarity on Wednesday.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Some argued that the university’s decision was a blatant violation of Kao’s First Amendment rights and part of a broader effort to chill pro-Palestinian speech on campus.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to \u003ca href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nxdR0hTEkSqv4LcHqp3t7SNU1BcWbrI0/view\">an October letter\u003c/a> from UC Berkeley Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Benjamin Hermalin, Kao misused the classroom “by distorting the instructional process” and deviated from “the responsibilities inherent in academic freedom” during the spring 2024 and fall 2025 semesters.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Kao maintains that he followed university policy by making the comments outside of official class time. He said his suspension is part of what’s called “\u003ca href=\"https://read.dukeupress.edu/critical-times/article/8/1/1/400618/Beyond-the-Palestine-Exception\">the Palestine exception\u003c/a>,” or the selective enforcement of rules to restrict Palestinian advocacy. Kao questioned whether he would have been suspended if he criticized the U.S. government or international issues that have drawn \u003ca href=\"https://news.berkeley.edu/2024/09/23/with-3-million-gift-berkeley-prepares-to-build-premier-ukrainian-studies-program/\">condemnation\u003c/a> by the university, such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12066692\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12066692 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/Peyrin-at-Regents-meeting-still.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/Peyrin-at-Regents-meeting-still.png 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/Peyrin-at-Regents-meeting-still-160x90.png 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/Peyrin-at-Regents-meeting-still-1536x864.png 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/Peyrin-at-Regents-meeting-still-1200x675.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Peyrin Kao speaking at a UC Regents meeting on Sept. 17, 2025, at UCSF Mission Bay. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Peyrin Kao )\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“There’s this gaping exception in this so-called free speech that our university and our country champions,” Kao told KQED. “The university loves to talk about how they are ‘the free speech university,’ ‘the home of the free speech movement,’ … but when it comes to Palestine: ‘Sorry, we’re drawing the line, your free speech does not apply.’”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>UC Berkeley spokesperson Janet Gilmore declined to comment, saying the university doesn’t comment on confidential personnel matters.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In Hermalin’s report, Kao was accused of twice violating Regents’ Policy 2301, a \u003ca href=\"https://evcp.berkeley.edu/news/political-advocacy-academic-freedom-and-instruction\">rule\u003c/a> that explicitly prohibits “political indoctrination” as misuse of the classroom and has been frequently cited by the university to regulate campus protest in the wake of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A recent analysis by \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12062192/uc-berkeley-law-school-says-school-likely-violated-civil-rights-of-pro-palestinian-protesters\">Berkeley law students found that the university’s administration\u003c/a> enforces the rule more harshly against faculty who speak in support of Palestinians, and Zahra Billoo, executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations’ Bay Area office, said the policy’s vague language lends itself to weaponization against Palestine advocacy.[aside postID=news_12062192 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/uc-berkeley-malak-afaneh-handout_qed-1020x680.jpg']“One very important question: Is the policy being enforced in an even-handed way?” said Eugene Volokh, a former First Amendment law scholar at UCLA. “I do think that people ought to be asking, well, are you doing this fairly with regard to all viewpoints?”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Volokh and other free speech advocates, however, questioned whether an argument for pedagogical autonomy works in this case, and argued that Kao’s use of the classroom to advocate for his political beliefs may have gone a step too far.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In general, the protection of free speech and academic freedom of students and faculty is essential to providing for the education of students and teaching them how to think — the university’s chief role, Volokh said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“At the same time, we have to recognize that in order for the educational process to work, there have to be limits on what is said in the classroom,” he continued. “In a classroom, I’m talking to a captive audience of students who are there to learn a particular subject, presumably not for political indoctrination.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The suspension is not Kao’s first brush with the administration over his vocal support for Palestinian human rights: the letter notes a 2023 censure by a former chair of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences over the school’s anti-advocacy policy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At the beginning of the school year, Kao’s name appeared on a list of \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12055827/uc-berkeley-gives-trump-administration-160-names-in-antisemitism-investigation\">160 staff and faculty members whose identities UC Berkeley disclosed to the federal Department of Education\u003c/a> as part of what the university described as an antisemitism investigation. Around the same time, Kao began a 38-day hunger strike to protest the war and “how our tech is being to fuel genocide in Gaza,” the lecturer told KQED’s The Bay in October.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12058103\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12058103\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/20250929_UCBERKELEY_GC-11-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/20250929_UCBERKELEY_GC-11-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/20250929_UCBERKELEY_GC-11-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/20250929_UCBERKELEY_GC-11-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sather Tower at UC Berkeley in Berkeley on Sept. 29, 2025. \u003ccite>(Gina Castro/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In April 2024, after dismissing students of an introductory computer science course at the end of his last lecture of the semester, Kao spoke for about four minutes about ethics in technology — using Google’s collaboration with the Israeli military as an example — and expressed solidarity with fellow educators in Gaza, according to the university’s report.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Kao made those comments after the end of class, and prefaced his remarks by saying that students were free to leave.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“But again, if you want to go, then I don’t take any offense. It’s all good. And I will try not to waste too much of your time because it’s after 2 [pm],” Kao said, according to a transcription created by the university.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>More recently, Kao drew attention to his hunger strike in class, informing students that he was in poor health due to his activism — without explicitly stating that the act was in protest of the war in Gaza.[aside postID=news_12066592 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251209-STANFORDTRIAL-JG-9_qed.jpg']“Just a heads up that the lectures I give may be a little bit wobbly and poor quality,” Kao allegedly said during a class in the fall.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Based on these statements, the university determined that Kao “misused” his authority over students. Even without explicit acknowledgement of the advocacy during class time, the “visible toll” of the hunger strike, and Kao’s own admission that the strike may have affected his teaching, was enough for the university to determine it a violation of policy, Hermalin wrote.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The University Council–American Federation of Teachers, the union that represents lecturers, filed a grievance against the “wrongful discipline” of Kao, said field representative Jessica Conte. And \u003ca href=\"https://www.stem4pal.org/\">STEM 4 Palestine\u003c/a>, a campus group that Kao co-founded, announced a hunger strike beginning Wednesday, in solidarity with Kao and other “repressed academics.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Peyrin is known as a committed educator. He is not just committed to students at Berkeley,” the group told KQED by email. “Putting his own body on the line, he demonstrated public commitment to the students of Palestine, whose universities have been bombed into rubble using technology our university builds.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Kao maintained that all of the discussions in question took place outside of official class time, during an optional lecture that many students elected not to attend, and that the hunger strike took place entirely outside of the classroom.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We were very careful not to talk about it in class with any of our students or any of my students or my staff. And it was something that I think is totally protected by the First Amendment, because I’m doing it in my own capacity,” Kao said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12030970\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12030970\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/GettyImages-2149730456.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1358\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/GettyImages-2149730456.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/GettyImages-2149730456-800x543.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/GettyImages-2149730456-1020x693.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/GettyImages-2149730456-160x109.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/GettyImages-2149730456-1536x1043.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/GettyImages-2149730456-1920x1304.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pro-Palestinian protesters set up a tent encampment in front of Sproul Hall on the UC Berkeley campus on April 22, 2024, in Berkeley, California. \u003ccite>(Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>He also pushed back against the university’s claims that his ethics discussion — and his presentation on cloud-computing contracts between Google and Amazon with Israel — was not germane to the classroom.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“These are companies that our students are going to work for. We’re giving our students the tools that they’re then going to use to go and work for these companies and others that are complicit in this ongoing American-Israeli genocide in Gaza,” Kao said. “When you don’t talk about this, that is also making a political decision.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Academic freedom enshrined in the First Amendment protects a professor’s right to discuss pedagogically relevant material during class, and allows some breathing room — as long as it’s furthering the purpose of the course, said Zach Greenberg, director of the \u003ca href=\"https://www.thefire.org/defending-your-rights/legal-support/faculty-legal-defense-fund\">Faculty Legal Defense Fund\u003c/a> at advocacy group FIRE. However, the university has some leeway to limit free speech of faculty within the bounds of the institution’s own academic freedom and, ultimately, to make the judgment call.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The question that we always ask when it comes to political speech is, what’s related to the class and what were they speaking as a professor or as a private citizen?” Greenberg said. “And if you’re going on tangents during class or expressing a political advocacy to students during class as a professor, you’re on company time.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As a California state employee, Kao was entitled to a Skelly hearing, in which the proposed disciplinary action is reviewed by a third party. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>“One very important question: Is the policy being enforced in an even-handed way?” said Eugene Volokh, a former First Amendment law scholar at UCLA. “I do think that people ought to be asking, well, are you doing this fairly with regard to all viewpoints?”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Volokh and other free speech advocates, however, questioned whether an argument for pedagogical autonomy works in this case, and argued that Kao’s use of the classroom to advocate for his political beliefs may have gone a step too far.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In general, the protection of free speech and academic freedom of students and faculty is essential to providing for the education of students and teaching them how to think — the university’s chief role, Volokh said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“At the same time, we have to recognize that in order for the educational process to work, there have to be limits on what is said in the classroom,” he continued. “In a classroom, I’m talking to a captive audience of students who are there to learn a particular subject, presumably not for political indoctrination.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The suspension is not Kao’s first brush with the administration over his vocal support for Palestinian human rights: the letter notes a 2023 censure by a former chair of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences over the school’s anti-advocacy policy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At the beginning of the school year, Kao’s name appeared on a list of \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12055827/uc-berkeley-gives-trump-administration-160-names-in-antisemitism-investigation\">160 staff and faculty members whose identities UC Berkeley disclosed to the federal Department of Education\u003c/a> as part of what the university described as an antisemitism investigation. Around the same time, Kao began a 38-day hunger strike to protest the war and “how our tech is being to fuel genocide in Gaza,” the lecturer told KQED’s The Bay in October.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12058103\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12058103\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/20250929_UCBERKELEY_GC-11-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/20250929_UCBERKELEY_GC-11-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/20250929_UCBERKELEY_GC-11-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/20250929_UCBERKELEY_GC-11-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sather Tower at UC Berkeley in Berkeley on Sept. 29, 2025. \u003ccite>(Gina Castro/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In April 2024, after dismissing students of an introductory computer science course at the end of his last lecture of the semester, Kao spoke for about four minutes about ethics in technology — using Google’s collaboration with the Israeli military as an example — and expressed solidarity with fellow educators in Gaza, according to the university’s report.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Kao made those comments after the end of class, and prefaced his remarks by saying that students were free to leave.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“But again, if you want to go, then I don’t take any offense. It’s all good. And I will try not to waste too much of your time because it’s after 2 [pm],” Kao said, according to a transcription created by the university.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>More recently, Kao drew attention to his hunger strike in class, informing students that he was in poor health due to his activism — without explicitly stating that the act was in protest of the war in Gaza.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>“Just a heads up that the lectures I give may be a little bit wobbly and poor quality,” Kao allegedly said during a class in the fall.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Based on these statements, the university determined that Kao “misused” his authority over students. Even without explicit acknowledgement of the advocacy during class time, the “visible toll” of the hunger strike, and Kao’s own admission that the strike may have affected his teaching, was enough for the university to determine it a violation of policy, Hermalin wrote.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The University Council–American Federation of Teachers, the union that represents lecturers, filed a grievance against the “wrongful discipline” of Kao, said field representative Jessica Conte. And \u003ca href=\"https://www.stem4pal.org/\">STEM 4 Palestine\u003c/a>, a campus group that Kao co-founded, announced a hunger strike beginning Wednesday, in solidarity with Kao and other “repressed academics.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Peyrin is known as a committed educator. He is not just committed to students at Berkeley,” the group told KQED by email. “Putting his own body on the line, he demonstrated public commitment to the students of Palestine, whose universities have been bombed into rubble using technology our university builds.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Kao maintained that all of the discussions in question took place outside of official class time, during an optional lecture that many students elected not to attend, and that the hunger strike took place entirely outside of the classroom.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We were very careful not to talk about it in class with any of our students or any of my students or my staff. And it was something that I think is totally protected by the First Amendment, because I’m doing it in my own capacity,” Kao said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12030970\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12030970\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/GettyImages-2149730456.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1358\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/GettyImages-2149730456.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/GettyImages-2149730456-800x543.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/GettyImages-2149730456-1020x693.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/GettyImages-2149730456-160x109.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/GettyImages-2149730456-1536x1043.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/GettyImages-2149730456-1920x1304.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pro-Palestinian protesters set up a tent encampment in front of Sproul Hall on the UC Berkeley campus on April 22, 2024, in Berkeley, California. \u003ccite>(Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>He also pushed back against the university’s claims that his ethics discussion — and his presentation on cloud-computing contracts between Google and Amazon with Israel — was not germane to the classroom.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“These are companies that our students are going to work for. We’re giving our students the tools that they’re then going to use to go and work for these companies and others that are complicit in this ongoing American-Israeli genocide in Gaza,” Kao said. “When you don’t talk about this, that is also making a political decision.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Academic freedom enshrined in the First Amendment protects a professor’s right to discuss pedagogically relevant material during class, and allows some breathing room — as long as it’s furthering the purpose of the course, said Zach Greenberg, director of the \u003ca href=\"https://www.thefire.org/defending-your-rights/legal-support/faculty-legal-defense-fund\">Faculty Legal Defense Fund\u003c/a> at advocacy group FIRE. However, the university has some leeway to limit free speech of faculty within the bounds of the institution’s own academic freedom and, ultimately, to make the judgment call.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The question that we always ask when it comes to political speech is, what’s related to the class and what were they speaking as a professor or as a private citizen?” Greenberg said. “And if you’re going on tangents during class or expressing a political advocacy to students during class as a professor, you’re on company time.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As a California state employee, Kao was entitled to a Skelly hearing, in which the proposed disciplinary action is reviewed by a third party. 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And most importantly, you’ll have fun doing these too (and might even make some new discoveries yourself.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to: \u003ca href=\"#Impressvisitors\">Bay Area spots to impress visitors who have done the basics \u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>The classics: Where to take first-time visitors to the Bay Area\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>If you’re hosting someone’s first visit to the Bay Area, scan the recommendations below for one that might suit their interests. (And even your own, given \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11748038/the-iconic-bay-area-spots-that-locals-dont-visit-according-to-you\">the number of tourist spots\u003c/a> that \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/forum/2010101911288/how-to-be-a-tourist-in-your-own-town\">Bay locals never visit themselves\u003c/a>.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Twin Peaks\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The view atop \u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/facilities/facility/details/twin-peaks-384\">San Francisco’s Twin Peaks\u003c/a> truly never gets old — and it’s also a great way to orient locals and tourists alike on the layout of the city from above.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Yes, you can always drive up the hill, but for the more adventurous, consider renting an ebike up \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/projects/twin-peaks-all\">the section of road that’s closed to cars\u003c/a>, to fully take in the views. Even better: for a multi-hour outing, start with a morning coffee in Glen Park, wind your way on foot through Glen Canyon, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/creeks-to-peaks-trail\">continue all the way to the top.\u003c/a> Just remember: If you do drive, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11959799/how-to-avoid-a-car-break-in-bay-area\">don’t leave anything valuable in your car\u003c/a> — \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11959477/car-break-ins-bay-area-glass-repair-what-to-do\">break-ins here, like so many other iconic tourist spots\u003c/a>, are sadly common.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12064318\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1777px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/photo_qed.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12064318\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/photo_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1777\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/photo_qed.jpg 1777w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/photo_qed-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/photo_qed-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1777px) 100vw, 1777px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A view of downtown San Francisco from the top of Twin Peaks. \u003ccite>(Olivia Hubert-Allen/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Napa and Sonoma\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While you can’t go wrong with almost any day out in the world-famous wine country, there are so many options that you might consider planning your visitor’s experience around key aspects you think they’ll appreciate most.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For unbeatable food and endless boutique wineries, try Sonoma County’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomacounty.com/cities/healdsburg/\">Healdsburg\u003c/a>. For the cutest downtown wine bars and beautiful plaza for picnicking, the small city of \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomacity.org/visitors/\">Sonoma\u003c/a> itself might be your best bet. Or for a more secluded getaway, head to Napa Valley’s \u003ca href=\"https://visitcalistoga.com/\">Calistoga,\u003c/a> where you can rent bikes for a self-guided wine biking tour). No matter what you choose, use the drive to take in the sights and stop at local farmstands for the freshest California produce.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Berkeley Rose Garden\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[aside postID=news_12056776 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/holt_286_4870-2000x1333.jpg']Classic for a reason, the \u003ca href=\"https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/parks-recreation/parks/berkeley-rose-garden-park\">Berkeley Rose Garden\u003c/a> is a scenic — albeit somewhat steep and strenuous — 30-minute stroll from the Downtown Berkeley BART station. First, stop in North Berkeley for a bite to eat, like the slice of the day at \u003ca href=\"https://cheeseboardcollective.coop/home/pizza/\">the Cheeseboard Pizza Collective,\u003c/a> before trekking up to the amphitheater to admire the 1,500 rose bushes that showcase 250 varieties of flowers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Tucked away in the hills, you can also bring a picnic to \u003ca href=\"https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/parks-recreation/parks/codornices-park\">Codornices Park\u003c/a> next door and let kids loose on the winding concrete slides and wooded trails.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Alcatraz Island\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Yes, some might say \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11748038/the-iconic-bay-area-spots-that-locals-dont-visit-according-to-you\">visiting Alcatraz is basic\u003c/a>. But it’s worth braving the crowds and reservation system to make the trip to San Francisco’s famed \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/alca/index.htm\">Alcatraz Island\u003c/a>, to discover its historic journey from a fort to a prison, which then became \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11788540/a-look-back-at-the-occupation-of-alcatraz-50-years-later\">a pivotal site in the fight for Native American civil rights.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The ferry trip will give you a chance to soak in the sights of the Bay, and once you’re there, the self-guided audio tour is included in your boat ticket. While the daytime views of the city from the island are worth it alone, some recommend a night tour for a different perspective. Remember: make a ferry reservation ahead of time as they often sell out.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12058601\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1999px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/015_Alcatraz_IncarcerationExhibit_10282021_qed.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12058601\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/015_Alcatraz_IncarcerationExhibit_10282021_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/015_Alcatraz_IncarcerationExhibit_10282021_qed.jpg 1999w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/015_Alcatraz_IncarcerationExhibit_10282021_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/015_Alcatraz_IncarcerationExhibit_10282021_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A view of Alcatraz from a ferry in the San Francisco Bay on Oct. 28, 2021. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Mount Tamalpais and Muir Woods\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Rising above Marin County is Mount Tamalpais State Park, with its endless trails to wander and a peak — Mount Tam itself — that’s easily accessible from roads.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For a hike that gives you the full Marin experience, take on the famed \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/dipsea-trail--2\">Dipsea Trail\u003c/a>, known for a trail race that happens there each year. This route will take you and your visitors from the towering redwoods at Muir Woods National Monument all the way to Stinson Beach, where you can relax, get a bite to eat and rejoice in your accomplishment. It’s a long trail (around 10 miles one way), but you can take \u003ca href=\"https://marintransit.org/routes/61\">Marin Transit bus route 61\u003c/a> back to your car at the Dipsea trailhead.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Golden Gate Park and Ocean Beach\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You could spend an entire day exploring these two San Francisco parks and still never see every nook and cranny. (Yes, \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/oceanbeach.htm\">Ocean Beach is actually a national park \u003c/a>within the city.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In Golden Gate Park, take a walk down car-free \u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/1538/JFK-Promenade\">JFK Promenade\u003c/a> and hit any of the city’s three iconic floral destinations — the SF Botanical Gardens, Conservatory of Flowers or the Japanese Tea Garden. Get pleasantly lost strolling Blue Heron Lake and Strawberry Hill, and don’t miss\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11495697/whats-with-the-bison-in-golden-gate-park\"> the world-famous bison paddock\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12046160\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250624-PARKFILE-25-BL-KQED.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12046160\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250624-PARKFILE-25-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250624-PARKFILE-25-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250624-PARKFILE-25-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250624-PARKFILE-25-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">People row on a rental boat on Blue Heron Lake in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco on June 24, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Continue the adventure by renting a bike and riding all the way to \u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/1555/Sunset-Dunes\">Sunset Dunes\u003c/a> park at Ocean Beach to catch the sunset.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>For return visitors:\u003ca id=\"Impressvisitors\">\u003c/a> More under-the-radar Bay Area days out (to impress even the most jaded guests)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Already checked off all of the classic sightseeing options for visitors? Don’t worry: we have even more recommendations below for the second, third and fourth visits from loved ones — broken down by region, so you can customize your itinerary any way you like.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Next-level sightseeing in San Francisco\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Head to \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=468\">Angel Island\u003c/a> by boat from the Ferry Building for a tranquil hike, bike ride or \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11821133/the-little-known-history-of-japanese-internment-on-angel-island\">history lesson on California immigration\u003c/a>. You’ll also give your visitors a very different view of the Bay Area from the water, and even if you don’t plan to hike a great deal, the ferry ride there is worth it alone.[aside postID=news_12054079 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/250904-PRESIDIOHIKES-11-BL-KQED.jpg']Stroll from the Presidio’s \u003ca href=\"https://presidio.gov/explore/attractions/golden-gate-promenade-bay-trail\">Tunnel Tops to Fort Point\u003c/a> on a clear day and get the city at its best — unobstructed views of the Golden Gate Bridge and endless people watching.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Starting at Sutro Baths, hike the \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/lands-end-trail\">Lands End Trail\u003c/a>, getting lost along the coastline with increasingly great views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Pacific Ocean below.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Climb the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11907457/how-the-filbert-steps-came-to-be-an-oasis-in-san-francisco\">Filbert Street Steps to Coit Tower\u003c/a> and gawk at all the hidden homes and pathways, rich in both foliage and history — while challenging your visitors to\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11185731/where-did-the-wild-parrots-of-san-francisco-come-from\"> spot the infamous wild parrots of Telegraph Hill.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Watch a multitude of hang-gliders float mid-air at San Francisco’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/fortfunston.htm\">Fort Funston\u003c/a> (but be advised: if your guest doesn’t love dogs, they should steer clear of this spot, where seemingly every owner in the city can be found walking their pups.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Next-level sightseeing in North Bay\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For the engineering or geography nerds: Check out \u003ca href=\"https://www.spn.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Bay-Model-Visitor-Center/\">Sausalito’s Bay Model\u003c/a> (a completely free and fully to-scale functional hydraulic replica of the San Francisco Bay and Delta) and rent kayaks to float through the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/forum/201207171000/sausalitos-floating-homes\">historic houseboats\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Any trail in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/goga/marin-headlands.htm\">Marin Headlands\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/tennessee_valley.htm\">Tennessee Valley\u003c/a> is worth the trip, but the \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/fort-baker-trail--2\">Fort Baker Trail\u003c/a> gets special mention for its tranquil marina, plus spectacular views of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11936864\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/DSC5101-scaled-e1672874259984.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11936864\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/DSC5101-scaled-e1672874259984.jpg\" alt=\"A group of female Tule elk lounge on a green hillside. The rugged California coastline and ocean are visible in the background.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1326\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">In the 1970s, the Parks Service designated the northern tip of Point Reyes as an elk preserve. \u003ccite>(Amanda Font/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Cruise up to \u003ca href=\"https://pointreyes.org/point-reyes-station-marin-county-california/\">Point Reyes Station\u003c/a> for pastries and cheese before hitting all the \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/pore/index.htm\">National Seashore\u003c/a> has to offer…\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>… or head up the east shore of Tomales Bay and to a spot like \u003ca href=\"https://themarshallstore.com/\">The Marshall Store\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://hogislandoysters.com/restaurants/tonysseafood/\">Tony’s Seafood Restaurant\u003c/a> for fresh oysters.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Take a scenic drive further up Hwy 1 to the \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=451\">Sonoma Coast State Park\u003c/a>, and discover one of its beautiful trails: the \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/kortum-trail--2\">Kortum Trail\u003c/a> to Goat Rock is a favorite. Then, stop for food at quaint \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomacounty.com/cities/guerneville/\">Guerneville\u003c/a> along the way.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Next-level sightseeing in the East Bay\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Some of the best views from the East Bay are up \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/grizzly-peak-trail-from-golf-course-drive\">Grizzly Peak\u003c/a>, even if parking may be scarce.[aside postID=news_12050823 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/Armstrong-Redwoods-1.png']Take your younger visitors to the decked-out \u003ca href=\"https://www.ebparks.org/parks/venues/steam-train\">Tilden Steam Train\u003c/a> this holiday season.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Take a leisurely stroll around natural saltwater \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitoakland.com/things-to-do/neighborhoods/lake-merritt/?svap=9428&svat=cl&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=596799039&gbraid=0AAAAADcL6eSwjpgcJVssnivFIpRTxx-oO&gclid=CjwKCAjwxrLHBhA2EiwAu9EdMx5UCZCha8G9peNf8h4cirjNEMLl3WilHUgkQcsXLClZyXj35nPi9xoCkCQQAvD_BwE\">Lake Merritt\u003c/a> and don’t miss the its \u003ca href=\"https://gardensatlakemerritt.org/\">7-acre gardens\u003c/a> with their seasonal decor.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Even for adults, the iconic \u003ca href=\"https://www.oaklandzoo.org/\">Oakland Zoo\u003c/a> makes a great outing, with more than 850 animals including bears, lions and giraffes (as well as \u003ca href=\"https://www.oaklandzoo.org/programs-and-events/glowfari\">an illuminated lantern festival over the holidays season\u003c/a>.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Get lost looking for \u003ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Stairs-Historic-Staircases-Berkeley/dp/1595800638\">Berkeley’s secret stairs\u003c/a>….\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>…. then head to \u003ca href=\"https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/parks-recreation/parks/indian-rock-park\">Indian Rock\u003c/a> for sunset.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Next-level sightseeing on the Peninsula\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Hike toward \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/mussel-rock-trail\">Mussel Rock\u003c/a> in Pacifica for top-tier whale watching, or jump in the water yourself at \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=524\">Pacifica State Beach\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For those guests who want a challenge and a big reward, lead them on a hike up Fremont’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.ebparks.org/parks/mission-peak\">Mission Peak\u003c/a>. Just remember to bring a \u003cem>lot \u003c/em>of water, and don’t hesitate to turn around whenever you want — there are views on offer the whole way up.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12040906\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/25April2025MissionPeakSarahWright3.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12040906\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/25April2025MissionPeakSarahWright3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/25April2025MissionPeakSarahWright3.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/25April2025MissionPeakSarahWright3-800x600.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/25April2025MissionPeakSarahWright3-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/25April2025MissionPeakSarahWright3-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/25April2025MissionPeakSarahWright3-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/25April2025MissionPeakSarahWright3-1920x1440.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A bench sits around halfway up the strenuous 3-mile hike up Mission Peak in Fremont, California, on April 25, 2025. \u003ccite>(Sarah Wright/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The entrance fee to \u003ca href=\"https://filoli.org/\">Filoli Gardens\u003c/a> in Woodside isn’t super-cheap, but it’s more than worth it, with a large historic house and botanic gardens that feel like a fairyland.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Hike \u003ca href=\"https://www.smcgov.org/parks/devils-slide-trail\">Devil’s Slide Trail\u003c/a> along the old Pacific Coast Highway route for stunning ocean views — albeit with terrifyingly sheer cliffs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For visitors who have “done” Muir Woods, take them to \u003ca href=\"https://www.openspace.org/preserves/purisima-creek-redwoods\">Purisima Creek Redwoods\u003c/a> to immerse themselves in the forest and spot some banana slugs (then top it off with a sweet slice at nearby \u003ca href=\"https://www.pieranch.org/\">Pie Ranch\u003c/a>).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Visit the tidepools and catch a glimpse of ocean creatures at \u003ca href=\"https://www.smcgov.org/parks/fitzgerald-marine-reserve\">Fitzgerald Marine Reserve\u003c/a> near Half Moon Bay.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Famous for more than just its garlic, take visiting kids to \u003ca href=\"https://www.gilroygardens.org/holiday/\">Gilroy Gardens\u003c/a>, which even has holiday-themed decorations for the season.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>KQED’s Alicia Aschauer, Emma Yee, Michael Kadel, Bonnie Zeng Chin, Janelle Kim, Julia Hughes, Lilly Payne, Ericka Cruz Guevarra, Mary Poppingo, Almetria Vaba, Becca Bright, Sam Shaw, Katie Reed, Jen Chien, Mark Jones and Michelle Parker all contributed to this report.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Playing tour guide can be the best — or the worst — part of living in a world-class place like the Bay Area.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Everyone wants to visit, but weekends spent entertaining family and friends can soon tend to rehash the same sightseeing itinerary over and over again. As host, you might even find yourself running out of ideas for where to take your guests.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So with the holidays here, we’ve drawn together Bay Area outdoor ideas from the experts at KQED to inspire you and your visitors — whether it’s their first time here or their fourth. And most importantly, you’ll have fun doing these too (and might even make some new discoveries yourself.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to: \u003ca href=\"#Impressvisitors\">Bay Area spots to impress visitors who have done the basics \u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>The classics: Where to take first-time visitors to the Bay Area\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>If you’re hosting someone’s first visit to the Bay Area, scan the recommendations below for one that might suit their interests. (And even your own, given \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11748038/the-iconic-bay-area-spots-that-locals-dont-visit-according-to-you\">the number of tourist spots\u003c/a> that \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/forum/2010101911288/how-to-be-a-tourist-in-your-own-town\">Bay locals never visit themselves\u003c/a>.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Twin Peaks\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The view atop \u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/facilities/facility/details/twin-peaks-384\">San Francisco’s Twin Peaks\u003c/a> truly never gets old — and it’s also a great way to orient locals and tourists alike on the layout of the city from above.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Yes, you can always drive up the hill, but for the more adventurous, consider renting an ebike up \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/projects/twin-peaks-all\">the section of road that’s closed to cars\u003c/a>, to fully take in the views. Even better: for a multi-hour outing, start with a morning coffee in Glen Park, wind your way on foot through Glen Canyon, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/creeks-to-peaks-trail\">continue all the way to the top.\u003c/a> Just remember: If you do drive, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11959799/how-to-avoid-a-car-break-in-bay-area\">don’t leave anything valuable in your car\u003c/a> — \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11959477/car-break-ins-bay-area-glass-repair-what-to-do\">break-ins here, like so many other iconic tourist spots\u003c/a>, are sadly common.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12064318\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1777px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/photo_qed.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12064318\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/photo_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1777\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/photo_qed.jpg 1777w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/photo_qed-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/photo_qed-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1777px) 100vw, 1777px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A view of downtown San Francisco from the top of Twin Peaks. \u003ccite>(Olivia Hubert-Allen/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Napa and Sonoma\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While you can’t go wrong with almost any day out in the world-famous wine country, there are so many options that you might consider planning your visitor’s experience around key aspects you think they’ll appreciate most.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For unbeatable food and endless boutique wineries, try Sonoma County’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomacounty.com/cities/healdsburg/\">Healdsburg\u003c/a>. For the cutest downtown wine bars and beautiful plaza for picnicking, the small city of \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomacity.org/visitors/\">Sonoma\u003c/a> itself might be your best bet. Or for a more secluded getaway, head to Napa Valley’s \u003ca href=\"https://visitcalistoga.com/\">Calistoga,\u003c/a> where you can rent bikes for a self-guided wine biking tour). No matter what you choose, use the drive to take in the sights and stop at local farmstands for the freshest California produce.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Berkeley Rose Garden\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>Classic for a reason, the \u003ca href=\"https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/parks-recreation/parks/berkeley-rose-garden-park\">Berkeley Rose Garden\u003c/a> is a scenic — albeit somewhat steep and strenuous — 30-minute stroll from the Downtown Berkeley BART station. First, stop in North Berkeley for a bite to eat, like the slice of the day at \u003ca href=\"https://cheeseboardcollective.coop/home/pizza/\">the Cheeseboard Pizza Collective,\u003c/a> before trekking up to the amphitheater to admire the 1,500 rose bushes that showcase 250 varieties of flowers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Tucked away in the hills, you can also bring a picnic to \u003ca href=\"https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/parks-recreation/parks/codornices-park\">Codornices Park\u003c/a> next door and let kids loose on the winding concrete slides and wooded trails.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Alcatraz Island\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Yes, some might say \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11748038/the-iconic-bay-area-spots-that-locals-dont-visit-according-to-you\">visiting Alcatraz is basic\u003c/a>. But it’s worth braving the crowds and reservation system to make the trip to San Francisco’s famed \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/alca/index.htm\">Alcatraz Island\u003c/a>, to discover its historic journey from a fort to a prison, which then became \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11788540/a-look-back-at-the-occupation-of-alcatraz-50-years-later\">a pivotal site in the fight for Native American civil rights.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The ferry trip will give you a chance to soak in the sights of the Bay, and once you’re there, the self-guided audio tour is included in your boat ticket. While the daytime views of the city from the island are worth it alone, some recommend a night tour for a different perspective. Remember: make a ferry reservation ahead of time as they often sell out.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12058601\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1999px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/015_Alcatraz_IncarcerationExhibit_10282021_qed.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12058601\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/015_Alcatraz_IncarcerationExhibit_10282021_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/015_Alcatraz_IncarcerationExhibit_10282021_qed.jpg 1999w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/015_Alcatraz_IncarcerationExhibit_10282021_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/015_Alcatraz_IncarcerationExhibit_10282021_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A view of Alcatraz from a ferry in the San Francisco Bay on Oct. 28, 2021. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Mount Tamalpais and Muir Woods\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Rising above Marin County is Mount Tamalpais State Park, with its endless trails to wander and a peak — Mount Tam itself — that’s easily accessible from roads.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For a hike that gives you the full Marin experience, take on the famed \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/dipsea-trail--2\">Dipsea Trail\u003c/a>, known for a trail race that happens there each year. This route will take you and your visitors from the towering redwoods at Muir Woods National Monument all the way to Stinson Beach, where you can relax, get a bite to eat and rejoice in your accomplishment. It’s a long trail (around 10 miles one way), but you can take \u003ca href=\"https://marintransit.org/routes/61\">Marin Transit bus route 61\u003c/a> back to your car at the Dipsea trailhead.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Golden Gate Park and Ocean Beach\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You could spend an entire day exploring these two San Francisco parks and still never see every nook and cranny. (Yes, \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/oceanbeach.htm\">Ocean Beach is actually a national park \u003c/a>within the city.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In Golden Gate Park, take a walk down car-free \u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/1538/JFK-Promenade\">JFK Promenade\u003c/a> and hit any of the city’s three iconic floral destinations — the SF Botanical Gardens, Conservatory of Flowers or the Japanese Tea Garden. Get pleasantly lost strolling Blue Heron Lake and Strawberry Hill, and don’t miss\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11495697/whats-with-the-bison-in-golden-gate-park\"> the world-famous bison paddock\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12046160\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250624-PARKFILE-25-BL-KQED.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12046160\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250624-PARKFILE-25-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250624-PARKFILE-25-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250624-PARKFILE-25-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250624-PARKFILE-25-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">People row on a rental boat on Blue Heron Lake in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco on June 24, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Continue the adventure by renting a bike and riding all the way to \u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/1555/Sunset-Dunes\">Sunset Dunes\u003c/a> park at Ocean Beach to catch the sunset.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>For return visitors:\u003ca id=\"Impressvisitors\">\u003c/a> More under-the-radar Bay Area days out (to impress even the most jaded guests)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Already checked off all of the classic sightseeing options for visitors? Don’t worry: we have even more recommendations below for the second, third and fourth visits from loved ones — broken down by region, so you can customize your itinerary any way you like.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Next-level sightseeing in San Francisco\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Head to \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=468\">Angel Island\u003c/a> by boat from the Ferry Building for a tranquil hike, bike ride or \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11821133/the-little-known-history-of-japanese-internment-on-angel-island\">history lesson on California immigration\u003c/a>. You’ll also give your visitors a very different view of the Bay Area from the water, and even if you don’t plan to hike a great deal, the ferry ride there is worth it alone.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>Stroll from the Presidio’s \u003ca href=\"https://presidio.gov/explore/attractions/golden-gate-promenade-bay-trail\">Tunnel Tops to Fort Point\u003c/a> on a clear day and get the city at its best — unobstructed views of the Golden Gate Bridge and endless people watching.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Starting at Sutro Baths, hike the \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/lands-end-trail\">Lands End Trail\u003c/a>, getting lost along the coastline with increasingly great views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Pacific Ocean below.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Climb the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11907457/how-the-filbert-steps-came-to-be-an-oasis-in-san-francisco\">Filbert Street Steps to Coit Tower\u003c/a> and gawk at all the hidden homes and pathways, rich in both foliage and history — while challenging your visitors to\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11185731/where-did-the-wild-parrots-of-san-francisco-come-from\"> spot the infamous wild parrots of Telegraph Hill.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Watch a multitude of hang-gliders float mid-air at San Francisco’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/fortfunston.htm\">Fort Funston\u003c/a> (but be advised: if your guest doesn’t love dogs, they should steer clear of this spot, where seemingly every owner in the city can be found walking their pups.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Next-level sightseeing in North Bay\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For the engineering or geography nerds: Check out \u003ca href=\"https://www.spn.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Bay-Model-Visitor-Center/\">Sausalito’s Bay Model\u003c/a> (a completely free and fully to-scale functional hydraulic replica of the San Francisco Bay and Delta) and rent kayaks to float through the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/forum/201207171000/sausalitos-floating-homes\">historic houseboats\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Any trail in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/goga/marin-headlands.htm\">Marin Headlands\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/tennessee_valley.htm\">Tennessee Valley\u003c/a> is worth the trip, but the \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/fort-baker-trail--2\">Fort Baker Trail\u003c/a> gets special mention for its tranquil marina, plus spectacular views of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11936864\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/DSC5101-scaled-e1672874259984.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11936864\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/DSC5101-scaled-e1672874259984.jpg\" alt=\"A group of female Tule elk lounge on a green hillside. The rugged California coastline and ocean are visible in the background.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1326\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">In the 1970s, the Parks Service designated the northern tip of Point Reyes as an elk preserve. \u003ccite>(Amanda Font/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Cruise up to \u003ca href=\"https://pointreyes.org/point-reyes-station-marin-county-california/\">Point Reyes Station\u003c/a> for pastries and cheese before hitting all the \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/pore/index.htm\">National Seashore\u003c/a> has to offer…\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>… or head up the east shore of Tomales Bay and to a spot like \u003ca href=\"https://themarshallstore.com/\">The Marshall Store\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://hogislandoysters.com/restaurants/tonysseafood/\">Tony’s Seafood Restaurant\u003c/a> for fresh oysters.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Take a scenic drive further up Hwy 1 to the \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=451\">Sonoma Coast State Park\u003c/a>, and discover one of its beautiful trails: the \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/kortum-trail--2\">Kortum Trail\u003c/a> to Goat Rock is a favorite. Then, stop for food at quaint \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomacounty.com/cities/guerneville/\">Guerneville\u003c/a> along the way.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Next-level sightseeing in the East Bay\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Some of the best views from the East Bay are up \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/grizzly-peak-trail-from-golf-course-drive\">Grizzly Peak\u003c/a>, even if parking may be scarce.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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She said that antisemitism is not pervasive in Berkeley schools.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But Berkeley parents and advocates who believe the district has continuously failed to investigate alleged antisemitism praised the new investigation.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I think it’s necessary and … good because the complaints against Berkeley Unified have not yet been resolved,” said Marci Miller, the Director of Legal Investigations with the Brandeis Center, which is run by a former education department official from Trump’s first administration.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“And, because when the Superintendent was called before Congress last time, there seemed to be a lack of accountability or even acknowledging that there was an issue in the first place,” she continued.[aside postID=news_11985599 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/GettyImages-2152066925-1020x680.jpg']The committee letter cited specific incidents of antisemitism at BUSD schools in recent years, including an allegation that during a pro-Palestinian walkout at Berkeley High School in 2023, students yelled “\u003ca href=\"https://brandeiscenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Brandeis-Center-ADL-Complaint.pdf\">Kill the Jews\u003c/a>,” and that a teacher at the school displayed a photo of a fist destroying the Star of David, describing it as “\u003ca href=\"https://defendinged.org/incidents/berkeley-high-school-teacher-displays-image-to-class-of-a-fist-destroying-the-star-of-david-over-israel/\">standing up for social justice\u003c/a>.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Parent Ilana Pearlman, who pulled one of her children out of BUSD over antisemitism concerns, said she’s filed multiple complaints with the district that have gone unaddressed for years.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“There’s that sense of, ‘I told my parents something, I told my teacher something that happened, and nobody did anything,’” she told KQED. “That’s kind of how I feel in the district in general. I, as an adult, said, ‘These things have happened,’ and nobody’s done anything.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Miller said there have been more than 100 such complaints lodged with BUSD since January 2024.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“What matters is the takeaway and the impact that that still has on my children of this noticing … that it might be unsafe to be Jewish,” Pearlman said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The district said in an email on Tuesday that it would respond “appropriately” to the Committee’s letter, which demands a plethora of documents related to curriculum, school activities, partnerships and contracts that refer or relate to Jews, Judaism, Israel, Palestine, Zionism or antisemitism, as well as a chart of all complaints of antisemitism the district has received since Oct. 7, 2023.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11973563\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11973563 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/1st-Day-of-Middle-School-10-1-scaled-1-e1764117061286.jpg\" alt=\"A Black woman stands with her hands raised next to a white woman in a classroom.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Enikia Ford Morthel, Berkeley schools superintendent, right, speaks to a classroom on the first day of middle school on Aug. 16, 2003. \u003ccite>(Kelly Sullivan/Berkeleyside)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>A BUSD spokesperson added that Ford Morthel addressed the specific claims of the letter at the May 2024 hearing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Our babies sometimes say hurtful things. We are mindful that all kids make mistakes,” Ford Morthel told lawmakers at the time. “We know that our staff are not immune to missteps either, and we don’t ignore them when they occur.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>She also said that when students and staff district addressed alleged incidents of antisemitism through education, restorative justice and discipline.[aside postID=news_12064351 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/251117-STANFORDTRIAL-JG-7_qed.jpg']“We do not publish our actions because student information is private and legally protected under federal and state law,” she told lawmakers at the time. “As a result, some believe we do nothing. This is not true.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Berkeley substitute teacher Christina Harb, who is Palestinian American, said that some of the allegations had been disproven.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“There’s only one parent that makes the claim that she heard [‘Kill the Jews’],” during the walkout mentioned in the letter, Harb told KQED. She said another incident lawmakers cited, that a teacher allegedly put a drawing by students that said ‘Stop Bombing Babies’ outside the one Jewish teacher at the school’s classroom, was taken out of context.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It was not placed outside of her classroom because it’s her classroom. It was placed on an anti-hate wall that’s been in place since 2017,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Harb believes that BUSD teachers and administrators have done their due diligence to address antisemitism concerns. She said she’s worried that the current investigation will instead be used to silence Muslim and Palestinian kids in Berkeley schools — a number of whom have reported incidents of discrimination to the district, and even filed their own ongoing federal civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s just really clear that BUSD is just being used really as a chess piece in a much, much broader agenda — a pro-Israel agenda,” she told KQED.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cp>The U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday it is investigating \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12063538/turning-point-usa-arrives-at-uc-berkeley-for-last-tour-stop-after-charlie-kirks-killing\">how UC Berkeley prepared\u003c/a> for a Turning Point USA event on Monday night that sparked intense protests on campus.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In two letters \u003ca href=\"https://x.com/AAGDhillon/status/1988362513118077159/photo/1\">posted on X\u003c/a> and addressed to university officials, the department’s Civil Rights Division requested campus communication records related to how the university prepared security for the event and responded to the protests.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon wrote that the division is determining whether to include Monday night’s events in ongoing Civil Rights investigations into the University of California system or to open new ones.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I see several issues of serious concern regarding campus and local security and Antifa’s ability to operate with impunity in CA,” Dhillon, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12017430/trump-taps-harmeet-dhillon-sf-attorney-vocal-supporter-top-civil-rights-post\">San Francisco lawyer and Republican activist\u003c/a> tapped to head the civil rights division by President Donald Trump, wrote on X.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Organizers of the protests framed the incidents differently.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Pro-TPUSA people tried to agitate members of the crowd, but for the most part, attendees just ignored them, gently led them out of the crowd, and carried on with chants and dancing. Our event, which lasted more than five hours without major incident, was a positive affirmation of our diverse and supportive community.” SF Bay Activists Media Team wrote in a press release on Tuesday.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>UC Berkeley Assistant Vice Chancellor Dan Mogulof said the university denounces violence and is committed to holding accountable anyone who breaks the law or campus rules.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The University is conducting a full investigation and intends to fully cooperate with and assist any federal investigations and the FBI-led Joint Terrorism Task Force to identify the outside agitators responsible for attempting to disrupt last night’s TPUSA event,” Mogulof told KQED in a statement. “UC Berkeley will take all appropriate steps to safeguard the right of every member of our community to speak and assemble freely.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12063742\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12063742\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/20251110_UCBTURNINGPOINT_GC-14-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/20251110_UCBTURNINGPOINT_GC-14-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/20251110_UCBTURNINGPOINT_GC-14-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/20251110_UCBTURNINGPOINT_GC-14-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Berkeley police arrest a Turning Point USA supporter who was involved in a fight ahead of the group’s event at UC Berkeley on Nov. 10, 2025. The event took place exactly two months after co-founder Charlie Kirk’s death. \u003ccite>(Gina Castro/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Hundreds of protesters clashed with law enforcement and attendees of a Turning Point USA event on Monday night at UC Berkeley. Kirk, the late conservative activist, co-founded the far-right youth movement.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>UC Berkeley said it \u003ca href=\"https://calmatters.org/education/2025/11/uc-berkeley-turning-point-charlie-kirk/\">increased security\u003c/a> given the event’s timing — two months after Kirk was assassinated while speaking at Utah Valley University during the opening leg of his nationwide college tour. He was \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12063538/turning-point-usa-arrives-at-uc-berkeley-for-last-tour-stop-after-charlie-kirks-killing\">scheduled to headline\u003c/a> Monday’s event.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://twitter.com/AAGDhillon/status/1988362513118077159\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Barricades lined Lower Sproul Plaza, a main thoroughfare on campus. Protesters shouted chants, calling those in attendance “fascists” and “Nazis.” The demonstrations intensified as hundreds voiced their opposition, forcing event organizers to close or move some of the entrances for attendees.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In one of the most dramatic altercations, protesters rushed a barricade but were held back by over two dozen police officers. 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The event comes exactly 2 months after co-founder Charlie Kirk’s death. \u003ccite>(Gina Castro/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Several additional clashes broke out between Kirk supporters and protesters. In one altercation, a man selling “Freedom” T-shirts got into a fistfight. His face was bloodied as police detained him and one of the demonstrators involved.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Berkeley police arrested at least two people. A Berkeley police spokesperson said no further details were available, except that the cases involved “fighting amongst themselves.” University police arrested one other person, according to Mogulof.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“At first it was a little scary when rocks and paint in glass bottles started coming over,” said Pacifica resident Eli Mehrling, 25, a Turning Point USA supporter, referring to objects thrown by protesters at police across the barricades. “But it’s really just kind of infuriating that when we have an event, they try to shut it down. We’re not the fascists. The people who shut us down with violence are a lot more akin to the fascists than we are.”[aside postID=news_12055641 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/250922-KIRKVIGIL00438_TV-KQED.jpg']Kirk, a self-described free speech advocate and outspoken Christian, rose to national prominence as the co-founder of Turning Point USA, which promotes conservative values on high school and college campuses. He helped mobilize young conservatives on issues, including abortion, LGBTQ rights and DEI policies.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The organization, which once created a website identifying college instructors it claimed discriminated against conservative students, expanded beyond campus activism to become a major engine for Trump’s 2024 campaign.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the days after Kirk’s death in September, the Trump administration used the killing to justify a \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12055641/after-kirks-death-trump-targets-critics-in-expanding-free-speech-fight\">crackdown on political dissent\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“What Charlie Kirk and Turning Point has been trying to do isn’t champion free speech or open debate. It’s to try and bully and intimidate people into silence and we won’t accept that,” said Hoku Jeffrey, one of the organizers of Monday’s protests.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Inside a sold-out Zellerbach Hall, a sea of red “Make America Great Again” hats filled the seats. The mood was upbeat as attendees filed in to The Beatles’ “Here Comes the Sun.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If only we had this kind of security at the border,” joked comedian Joebob Taeliefi, who warmed up the crowd and took aim at the “blue-haired” protesters outside.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12063747\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12063747\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/20251110_UCBTURNINGPOINT_GC-32-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/20251110_UCBTURNINGPOINT_GC-32-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/20251110_UCBTURNINGPOINT_GC-32-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/20251110_UCBTURNINGPOINT_GC-32-KQED-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">John Paul Leon, president of Turning Point USA’s UC Berkeley chapter, speaks at the group’s event at UC Berkeley on Nov. 10, 2025. \u003ccite>(Gina Castro/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Before the headliners — actor Rob Schneider and Christian author and activist Frank Turek spoke — Turning Point’s UC Berkeley chapter president, John Paul Leon, led a moment of silence for Kirk. An empty chair on stage bore a white T-shirt emblazoned with the word “Freedom.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The sad truth is the left is not your friend,” Leon said during the event. “To all those protesters outside, I have one thing to say: It is clear to us which side is winning when your side becomes the violent agitators. When you try to win with force and not reason, you have already lost the intellectual battle. 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"content": "\u003cp>Protests are expected as Turning Point USA, the conservative student group founded by Charlie Kirk, makes its final college tour stop at \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/uc-berkeley\">UC Berkeley\u003c/a> on Monday evening, two months after the controversial founder was \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12056113/charlie-kirks-assassination-and-the-rise-of-political-violence\">shot and killed\u003c/a> at a Utah university.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Kirk was originally set to headline the sold-out appearance as part of the American Comeback Tour, a series of college campus visits across the country that were meant to mark a triumphant year for the organization.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>From Republicans’ sweeping 2024 congressional wins to President Donald Trump’s inauguration, the theme was “definitely very resonant of the current climate on the national level,” said John Paul Leon, the president of UC Berkeley’s TPUSA chapter.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Since \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12055641/after-kirks-death-trump-targets-critics-in-expanding-free-speech-fight\">Kirk was killed\u003c/a> during the opening leg of his tour in Orem, Utah, on Sept. 10, though, the organization has rebranded the events to memorialize him, calling the dozen or so stops that resumed two weeks after his death “This is the Turning Point.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s “a sort of notion that everyone’s now coming together to play their part and try to fill in the gap that was the giant that Charlie Kirk left,” Leon told KQED. Appearances at the University of Mississippi and Auburn University have featured his wife, Erika, Vice President JD Vance, Eric and Lara Trump, among other high-profile conservative figures.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>More than 300 people are expected to attend Monday’s event at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall, which will feature comedian and actor Rob Schneider and author and “Christian apologist” Frank Turek.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12063635\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12063635\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/UCBerkeleyZellerbachHallGetty1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/UCBerkeleyZellerbachHallGetty1.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/UCBerkeleyZellerbachHallGetty1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/UCBerkeleyZellerbachHallGetty1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Zellerbach Hall on the UC Berkeley campus in Berkeley, California, on Oct. 9, 2018. \u003ccite>(Smith Collection/Gado via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It’s also likely to draw protesters, as previous TPUSA appearances at University of California campuses have. In 2019, conservative activist Hayden Williams and anti-TPUSA protesters got into a fight on Berkeley’s Sproul Plaza, where he’d been invited to recruit students.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At nearby UC Davis, protesters and counter-protesters, some wearing Proud Boys apparel, clashed with pepper spray and knocked over security barricades ahead of a planned speaker event in 2022.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Around 12:30 a.m., three people were arrested while trying to hang a cardboard bug and post anti-TPUSA fliers on Sather Gate in protest, \u003ca href=\"https://www.dailycal.org/news/campus/3-arrested-at-uc-berkeley-while-installing-large-bug-ahead-of-tpusa-event/article_c65ad4c0-2c69-4d6f-b630-ba111573fd5a.html\">the \u003cem>Daily Californian\u003c/em> reported\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>After Kirk’s shooting, UC President James Milliken sent a letter \u003ca href=\"https://www.ucop.edu/uc-operations/systemwide-community-safety/_files/letter-from-president-milliken-chancellors-re-high-visibility-event-guidance.pdf\">advising campuses\u003c/a> to review procedures for events “where speakers or performers and the crowds they draw require extra security attention.” The letter urged schools to use indoor venues and add longer and more thorough “door opening” protocols such as security sweeps, bag checks and ticket scanning.[aside postID=news_12055641 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/250922-KIRKVIGIL00438_TV-KQED.jpg']Leon said Berkeley’s TPUSA club is taking additional security measures to ensure safety. Attendees will need a photo ID and won’t be allowed to bring bags or water bottles into the venue. Noisemakers, signs and banners are also prohibited, and other items could be deemed prohibited at the door, according to the event’s description online.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Campus spokesperson Dan Mogulof said the school would not share its security planning ahead of Monday’s tour stop, but he said it will follow campus policies for major events.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>After Kirk’s killing, Leon said TPUSA has seen \u003ca href=\"https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/after-charlie-kirks-assassination-young-conservatives-work-to-carry-on-his-message-2\">significant growth\u003c/a>, even at the notoriously progressive campus in Berkeley. Last year’s weekly meetings averaged fewer than 30 students, he said, but their smallest crowd this fall has been about 60.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s a national movement,” Leon said, adding that many Berkeley students who were previously afraid to join “have this deep, deep sense that they need to do something about what’s going on in the world,” blaming the left for a rise in political violence and polarizing rhetoric.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He said Kirk, who founded TPUSA at 18, advocated for free speech, limited government and values that “maintain the traditions and cultures of the West, not destroy them, not hate the West.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Critics, however, have long considered Kirk’s positions and debate style to be divisive if not outright bigoted.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12056138\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12056138\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/GettyImages-2234173687-scaled-e1762806816541.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Charlie Kirk throws hats to the crowd after arriving at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, 2025, in Orem, Utah. Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was speaking at his “American Comeback Tour” when he was shot in the neck and killed. \u003ccite>(Trent Nelson/The Salt Lake Tribune via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>He called Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, a former appeals court judge for the District of Columbia and member of the U.S. Sentencing Commission, a “\u003ca href=\"https://x.com/charliekirk11/status/1938631309930496221?lang=en\">diversity hire\u003c/a>” and the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “\u003ca href=\"https://www.wired.com/story/charlie-kirk-tpusa-mlk-civil-rights-act/\">awful\u003c/a>.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He advocated against gay marriage and health care for transgender people, and in an interview with anti-trans activist and former college swimmer Riley Gaines, invoked \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WhMtFZtmcg\">violence against trans college athletes\u003c/a>, saying that instead of allowing a trans person to compete in the NCAA championships, “someone should have just took care of it the way we used to take care of things in the 1950s or ’60s.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He was often accused of antisemitism, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/11/us/charlie-kirk-views-guns-gender-climate.html\">he called Islam\u003c/a> “a danger” to America.[aside postID=news_12063055 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/AP25309664191702-KQED.jpg']Kirk used his organization as a mouthpiece to spread Christianity, advocate for gun rights and a “return of family values,” and oppose affirmative action and LGBTQ rights.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He would often debate students who disagreed with these positions in viral “Prove Me Wrong” videos, setting up a booth on campus and inviting people to debate him in front of a crowd.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“TPUSA is coming to our campus to spread their message of hate, intolerance, and fascism,” UC Berkeley’s Democratic Socialists of America chapter and multiple pro-Palestinian student groups said in a statement on social media last week. “We stand with people of color, migrants, LGBTQI+, the poor and all oppressed people.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In addition to planned protests, UC Berkeley’s Queer Alliance and Gender Equity Resource Centers plan to hold \u003ca href=\"https://www.dailycal.org/news/campus/protests-and-closures-planned-ahead-of-uc-berkeley-tpusa-event/article_25ffc599-1667-4184-be04-ff95a44fe90d.html\">community spaces\u003c/a> for students during the TPUSA event.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The \u003cem>Daily Californian\u003c/em> reported that the Cesar Chavez Student Center would close at 1 p.m. and the Student Learning Center would hold its services online.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cp>The Lorde has risen, and she’s coming to Berkeley’s \u003ca href=\"https://thegreekberkeley.com/events/lorde-251019\">Greek Theatre\u003c/a> for one night on Sunday.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The pop star — best known for her raw, poetic ballads — is visiting the Bay Area on the Ultrasound Tour, which centers on her latest album \u003cem>Virgin\u003c/em>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Virgin \u003c/em>is Lorde’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2025/06/27/g-s1-74782/lorde-virgin-review\">most uninhibited work yet\u003c/a>, exploring the artist’s relationship to\u003ca href=\"https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/lorde-body-image-issues-1235960209/\"> identity, gender and her body\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“This album is a byproduct of that process of fully coming into my body and feeling the fullness of my power,” Lorde said \u003ca href=\"https://www.documentjournal.com/2025/05/the-magic-lives-close-to-the-edge-lorde-and-artist-martine-syms-on-the-beauty-of-the-self/\">in a recent interview\u003c/a>. “I’m not hiding from myself.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you got tickets to this sold-out date on the Ultrasound Tour, they were likely \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/lorde/comments/1kno4d1/concert_ticket_megathread_share_your_gripes_and/\">hard-won\u003c/a>, especially considering the often-\u003ca href=\"https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/ftc-sues-live-nation-ticketmaster-scalpers-1235430610/\">chaotic state\u003c/a> of \u003ca href=\"https://www.vice.com/en/article/concert-tickets-arent-expensive-enough-actually-says-live-nation-ceo/\">concert ticket acquisition\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So you can just enjoy the music and not worry about logistics, keep reading for our guide to how to navigate the Greek Theatre in Berkeley, including the bag policy, parking and public transportation options.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to: \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#WhattimeistheLordeUltrasoundshowonSunday\">What time is the Lorde Ultrasound show on Sunday?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#WherecanIfindparkingneartheGreekTheatre\">Where can I find parking near the Greek Theatre?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#WhatcantIbringintothevenue\">What can’t I bring into the venue?\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#CanIstillgetLordeUltrasoundticketsfortheBerkeleyshow\">Can I still get Lorde Ultrasound tickets for the Berkeley show?\u003cbr>\n\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>What should I expect from a Lorde show?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>If this is your first Lorde show, or first concert ever, in this reporter’s humble opinion, you’re in for a very powerful performance.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While there will be some excellent production and a few backup dancers, the real main attraction will be Lorde and her voice. Lorde throws herself into her performances, strutting on stage and cracking smiles during her most beloved choruses that the audience will be \u003cem>screaming \u003c/em>along to.\u003c/p>\n\u003cblockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" style=\"max-width: 605px;min-width: 325px\" cite=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@anthonyhaynes9/video/7529668736639323414\" data-video-id=\"7529668736639323414\">\n\u003csection>\u003ca title=\"@anthonyhaynes9\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@anthonyhaynes9?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@anthonyhaynes9\u003c/a>\u003ca title=\"♬ David - Lorde\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/music/David-7520211959529179137?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">♬ David – Lorde\u003c/a>\u003c/section>\n\u003c/blockquote>\n\u003cp>[tiktok]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In short, Lorde is clearly having a good time during her shows, and this reporter thinks you should consider embracing that unbridled energy, too.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While the Ultrasound Tour will center around \u003cem>Virgin\u003c/em>, new and veteran fans can be assured that Lorde will be playing the hits from \u003cem>Melodrama \u003c/em>and \u003cem>Pure Heroine\u003c/em>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cblockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" style=\"max-width: 605px;min-width: 325px\" cite=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@noellemcdye/video/7552555166390668565\" data-video-id=\"7552555166390668565\">\n\u003csection>\u003ca title=\"@noellemcdye\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@noellemcdye?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@noellemcdye\u003c/a> i’m obsessed🩻🩻🩻🩻 stay tuned for the outfit \u003ca title=\"lorde\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/lorde?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#lorde\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"♬ Green Light - Lorde\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/music/Green-Light-222446812845273088?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">♬ Green Light – Lorde\u003c/a>\u003c/section>\n\u003c/blockquote>\n\u003cp>[tiktok]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And even though her third album, \u003cem>Solar Power, \u003c/em>is a bit of an unloved child in the Lorde fandom, a few of those songs will make it through, too. If you don’t mind spoilers, you can \u003ca href=\"https://www.billboard.com/lists/lorde-setlist-ultrasound-world-tour-songs-night-1/\">check out the entire Ultrasound set on \u003cem>Billboard’s website, \u003c/em>\u003c/a>although the setlist is always \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/lorde/comments/1njy3b2/ultrasound_tour_setlist/\">subject to change\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There is no real dress code for a Lorde concert, but many fans choose to embrace the artist’s own minimalist style of a plain white tee and jeans. Bonus points if you cut out \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7pE8AG1jjE\">ribs\u003c/a> in the back of the shirt. Alternatively, you can pick up \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/DOt80ErjnH8/?hl=en&img_index=2\">merch at the concert itself\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"WhattimeistheLordeUltrasoundshowonSunday\">\u003c/a>What time is the Lorde show in Berkeley?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Doors are \u003ca href=\"https://thegreekberkeley.com/events/lorde-251019\">slated to open\u003c/a> at 4:30 p.m., with the show starting at 6 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>However, Lorde has two opening acts lined up for her Berkeley stop, The Japanese House and Empress Of, so she’ll likely arrive on stage closer to 9 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Ultrasound show is around \u003ca href=\"https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/articles/lorde-ultrasound-2025-tour-tickets-141727866.html\">two hours long\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"WhatcantIbringintothevenue\">\u003c/a>What is the bag policy at the Greek?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Unlike some larger stadium venues, the Greek Theatre does allow you to bring a small personal bag and backpacks (and there are no specific dimension requirements, a representative for the venue confirmed to KQED by email). You \u003ca href=\"https://thegreekberkeley.com/faq/\">can also bring\u003c/a>:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Personal seat cushions (no legs)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Small blankets under 40” x 60”\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Small food items (there is also \u003ca href=\"https://thegreekberkeley.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/RESMap_MASTER_2025.v2.png\">food available at the theater\u003c/a>)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Sealed water bottles and empty refillable bottles (there are water refill stations in the theater)\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12059663\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/GreekTheatreLF.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/GreekTheatreLF.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/GreekTheatreLF-160x160.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/GreekTheatreLF-1536x1536.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You \u003ca href=\"https://thegreekberkeley.com/faq/\">cannot bring items\u003c/a> like:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Structured stadium chairs and lawn furniture\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Strollers\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Large backpacks\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Flags\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Tobacco products\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Alcohol\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Large banners or posters\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Pets (excepting service animals)\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>There is \u003ca href=\"https://thegreekberkeley.com/faq/\">no coat check\u003c/a> at the Greek Theater, so plan accordingly.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What will the weather be like in Berkeley?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The Greek Theatre is \u003ca href=\"https://thegreekberkeley.com/\">an open venue\u003c/a>, meaning it is exposed to the sky like an amphitheater.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So you should keep your \u003ca href=\"https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=37.86988000000008&lon=-122.27053999999998\">eye on the forecast\u003c/a> before going, and expect chilly October temperatures in the evening. The venue itself encourages fans to layer up.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to the Greek’s website, the show will continue \u003ca href=\"https://thegreekberkeley.com/faq/\">“rain or shine.”\u003c/a> And while their bag policy said you can’t bring umbrellas, you \u003cem>can\u003c/em> wear a waterproof poncho.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"WherecanIfindparkingneartheGreekTheatre\">\u003c/a>What should I know about parking at the Greek Theatre for the Lorde show?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Parking at the Greek Theatre will be difficult, and \u003ca href=\"https://thegreekberkeley.com/venue-info/parking-and-directions/\">the venue “highly” recommends\u003c/a> the use of public transportation.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are limited parking spots around the theater, so make sure you arrive early if you’re determined to drive.[aside postID=news_12052690 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/20241204-BART-JY-023_qed.jpg']The two closest parking lots to the theater are \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lower+Hearst+Parking+Structure,+2451+Hearst+Ave,+Berkeley,+CA+94709/@37.8757097,-122.2577096,127m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x80857c210bb41b1b:0x2a15b3fe4c02b880!8m2!3d37.8751922!4d-122.2614698!16s%2Fg%2F12hkr37x6?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTAwNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\">Lower Hearst\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/2701+Hearst+Ave+Upper+Hearst+Parking+Structure,+Berkeley,+CA+94709/@37.8757097,-122.2571624,127m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x80857c23a1428b99:0x65311ec13ec2a7e0!8m2!3d37.8757097!4d-122.2571624!16s%2Fg%2F12hp6vpzq?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTAwNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\">Upper Hearst\u003c/a>, both of which don’t open until 5 p.m., according to \u003ca href=\"https://thegreekberkeley.com/venue-info/parking-and-directions/\">the venue’s website\u003c/a>. There is accessible parking available in the Upper Hearst lot.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Other \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=17p2WVqgjYvDBX5kql3qgM036TkzfVs8&ll=37.86722259999998%2C-122.2594535&z=16\">parking locations \u003c/a>include:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>The Telegraph/Channing Garage (2450 Durant Ave.)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Underground parking (2580 Bancroft Way and 2308 Bowditch St.)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>The Oxford Parking Garage (Oxford Street between Allston Way & Kittredge Street)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Standard parking (2020 Kittredge St.)\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>You can also check out \u003ca href=\"https://spothero.com/destination/oakland/berkeley-parking\">third-party parking websites like SpotHero\u003c/a> if you’d like to buy a spot ahead of time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But the venue \u003ca href=\"https://app.hive.co/email/489263/view/public?hash=9507b07cfde40b2\">warns\u003c/a> that “Stubhub or third-party parking passes are not valid and we can’t assist in any refunds or facilitating communications with these companies, unfortunately.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What’s the best way to take public transit to the Ultrasound show?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>You can \u003ca href=\"https://www.bart.gov/planner\">plan your trip using BART’s Trip Planner\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"http://www.511.org/\">use 511\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"https://thegreekberkeley.com/venue-info/parking-and-directions/\">closest BART station\u003c/a> to the Greek Theatre is the Downtown Berkeley stop, located at Center and Shattuck.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11932691\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11932691\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/11/BART-train-san-francisco-background.jpg\" alt=\"A BART train stops at an above ground station with San Francisco looming in the background\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/11/BART-train-san-francisco-background.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/11/BART-train-san-francisco-background-800x600.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/11/BART-train-san-francisco-background-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/11/BART-train-san-francisco-background-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/11/BART-train-san-francisco-background-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) train pulls away from the Rockridge station on Aug. 2, 2013, in Oakland, California. \u003ccite>(Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://thegreekberkeley.com/venue-info/parking-and-directions/\">See the Greek Theatre’s advice for connecting \u003c/a>between BART and AC transit to reach the venue.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The theater is part of UC Berkeley, so a walkable campus surrounds it and is about a 25-minute trek.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are also \u003ca href=\"https://thegreekberkeley.com/venue-info/parking-and-directions/\">bike racks\u003c/a> in front of the theater, if you want to bike to the venue.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What should I know about accessibility for the Lorde show?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>There is accessible parking available \u003ca href=\"https://thegreekberkeley.com/venue-info/parking-and-directions/\">a block away from the Greek Theatre\u003c/a> in Upper Hearst, which is at the corner of Hearst Ave and Gayley Road.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Please note that there is a curbside drop-off area on Gayley Road just north of the Greek Theatre entrance for passengers with mobility disabilities who prefer to minimize the travel distance to the Greek Theatre,” the website reads.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The venue also \u003ca href=\"https://thegreekberkeley.com/ada-accessibility/\">encourages\u003c/a> people to reach out directly to “make requests for special accommodations or needs for any event at any venue we present.” You can reach out through 1-510-548-3010 or email contact@anotherplanetent.com.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"CanIstillgetLordeUltrasoundticketsfortheBerkeleyshow\">\u003c/a>Can I still get tickets for Lorde’s Berkeley show?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Sorry: According to Ticketmaster, \u003ca href=\"https://www.ticketmaster.com/lorde-berkeley-california-10-19-2025/event/1C0062A7A2B12817\">the show is sold out\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You could try your luck with resale websites like \u003ca href=\"https://www.stubhub.com/lorde-berkeley-tickets-10-19-2025/event/158207355/\">StubHub\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://seatgeek.com/lorde-tickets/berkeley-california-the-greek-theatre-at-u-c-berkeley-2025-10-19-6-pm/concert/17514929\">SeatGeek\u003c/a>, with the costs starting at a cool $339.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Fans also often try to sell or trade tickets on social media, and sometimes this method does work out. However, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11956083/taylor-swift-levis-stadium-eras-santa-clara-tickets#taylorswifttickets\">Better Business Bureau issued a warning\u003c/a> about resale scams during Taylor Swift’s \u003cem>Eras \u003c/em>tour, with many people discovering after sending the money through apps like Venmo or Zelle that these “tickets” never existed. So, check out the person’s profile and their past posting history to see if it seems real.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And if you do choose to buy a resale, use your credit card, the BBB said. This at least provides some protection for you if the deal was fake.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>The Lorde has risen, and she’s coming to Berkeley’s \u003ca href=\"https://thegreekberkeley.com/events/lorde-251019\">Greek Theatre\u003c/a> for one night on Sunday.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The pop star — best known for her raw, poetic ballads — is visiting the Bay Area on the Ultrasound Tour, which centers on her latest album \u003cem>Virgin\u003c/em>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Virgin \u003c/em>is Lorde’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2025/06/27/g-s1-74782/lorde-virgin-review\">most uninhibited work yet\u003c/a>, exploring the artist’s relationship to\u003ca href=\"https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/lorde-body-image-issues-1235960209/\"> identity, gender and her body\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“This album is a byproduct of that process of fully coming into my body and feeling the fullness of my power,” Lorde said \u003ca href=\"https://www.documentjournal.com/2025/05/the-magic-lives-close-to-the-edge-lorde-and-artist-martine-syms-on-the-beauty-of-the-self/\">in a recent interview\u003c/a>. “I’m not hiding from myself.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you got tickets to this sold-out date on the Ultrasound Tour, they were likely \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/lorde/comments/1kno4d1/concert_ticket_megathread_share_your_gripes_and/\">hard-won\u003c/a>, especially considering the often-\u003ca href=\"https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/ftc-sues-live-nation-ticketmaster-scalpers-1235430610/\">chaotic state\u003c/a> of \u003ca href=\"https://www.vice.com/en/article/concert-tickets-arent-expensive-enough-actually-says-live-nation-ceo/\">concert ticket acquisition\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So you can just enjoy the music and not worry about logistics, keep reading for our guide to how to navigate the Greek Theatre in Berkeley, including the bag policy, parking and public transportation options.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to: \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#WhattimeistheLordeUltrasoundshowonSunday\">What time is the Lorde Ultrasound show on Sunday?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#WherecanIfindparkingneartheGreekTheatre\">Where can I find parking near the Greek Theatre?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#WhatcantIbringintothevenue\">What can’t I bring into the venue?\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#CanIstillgetLordeUltrasoundticketsfortheBerkeleyshow\">Can I still get Lorde Ultrasound tickets for the Berkeley show?\u003cbr>\n\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>What should I expect from a Lorde show?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>If this is your first Lorde show, or first concert ever, in this reporter’s humble opinion, you’re in for a very powerful performance.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While there will be some excellent production and a few backup dancers, the real main attraction will be Lorde and her voice. Lorde throws herself into her performances, strutting on stage and cracking smiles during her most beloved choruses that the audience will be \u003cem>screaming \u003c/em>along to.\u003c/p>\n\u003cblockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" style=\"max-width: 605px;min-width: 325px\" cite=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@anthonyhaynes9/video/7529668736639323414\" data-video-id=\"7529668736639323414\">\n\u003csection>\u003ca title=\"@anthonyhaynes9\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@anthonyhaynes9?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@anthonyhaynes9\u003c/a>\u003ca title=\"♬ David - Lorde\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/music/David-7520211959529179137?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">♬ David – Lorde\u003c/a>\u003c/section>\n\u003c/blockquote>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In short, Lorde is clearly having a good time during her shows, and this reporter thinks you should consider embracing that unbridled energy, too.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While the Ultrasound Tour will center around \u003cem>Virgin\u003c/em>, new and veteran fans can be assured that Lorde will be playing the hits from \u003cem>Melodrama \u003c/em>and \u003cem>Pure Heroine\u003c/em>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cblockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" style=\"max-width: 605px;min-width: 325px\" cite=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@noellemcdye/video/7552555166390668565\" data-video-id=\"7552555166390668565\">\n\u003csection>\u003ca title=\"@noellemcdye\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@noellemcdye?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@noellemcdye\u003c/a> i’m obsessed🩻🩻🩻🩻 stay tuned for the outfit \u003ca title=\"lorde\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/tag/lorde?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#lorde\u003c/a> \u003ca title=\"♬ Green Light - Lorde\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/music/Green-Light-222446812845273088?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">♬ Green Light – Lorde\u003c/a>\u003c/section>\n\u003c/blockquote>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And even though her third album, \u003cem>Solar Power, \u003c/em>is a bit of an unloved child in the Lorde fandom, a few of those songs will make it through, too. If you don’t mind spoilers, you can \u003ca href=\"https://www.billboard.com/lists/lorde-setlist-ultrasound-world-tour-songs-night-1/\">check out the entire Ultrasound set on \u003cem>Billboard’s website, \u003c/em>\u003c/a>although the setlist is always \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/lorde/comments/1njy3b2/ultrasound_tour_setlist/\">subject to change\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There is no real dress code for a Lorde concert, but many fans choose to embrace the artist’s own minimalist style of a plain white tee and jeans. Bonus points if you cut out \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7pE8AG1jjE\">ribs\u003c/a> in the back of the shirt. Alternatively, you can pick up \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/DOt80ErjnH8/?hl=en&img_index=2\">merch at the concert itself\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"WhattimeistheLordeUltrasoundshowonSunday\">\u003c/a>What time is the Lorde show in Berkeley?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Doors are \u003ca href=\"https://thegreekberkeley.com/events/lorde-251019\">slated to open\u003c/a> at 4:30 p.m., with the show starting at 6 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>However, Lorde has two opening acts lined up for her Berkeley stop, The Japanese House and Empress Of, so she’ll likely arrive on stage closer to 9 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Ultrasound show is around \u003ca href=\"https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/articles/lorde-ultrasound-2025-tour-tickets-141727866.html\">two hours long\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"WhatcantIbringintothevenue\">\u003c/a>What is the bag policy at the Greek?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Unlike some larger stadium venues, the Greek Theatre does allow you to bring a small personal bag and backpacks (and there are no specific dimension requirements, a representative for the venue confirmed to KQED by email). You \u003ca href=\"https://thegreekberkeley.com/faq/\">can also bring\u003c/a>:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Personal seat cushions (no legs)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Small blankets under 40” x 60”\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Small food items (there is also \u003ca href=\"https://thegreekberkeley.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/RESMap_MASTER_2025.v2.png\">food available at the theater\u003c/a>)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Sealed water bottles and empty refillable bottles (there are water refill stations in the theater)\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12059663\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/GreekTheatreLF.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/GreekTheatreLF.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/GreekTheatreLF-160x160.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/GreekTheatreLF-1536x1536.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You \u003ca href=\"https://thegreekberkeley.com/faq/\">cannot bring items\u003c/a> like:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Structured stadium chairs and lawn furniture\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Strollers\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Large backpacks\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Flags\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Tobacco products\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Alcohol\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Large banners or posters\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Pets (excepting service animals)\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>There is \u003ca href=\"https://thegreekberkeley.com/faq/\">no coat check\u003c/a> at the Greek Theater, so plan accordingly.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What will the weather be like in Berkeley?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The Greek Theatre is \u003ca href=\"https://thegreekberkeley.com/\">an open venue\u003c/a>, meaning it is exposed to the sky like an amphitheater.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So you should keep your \u003ca href=\"https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=37.86988000000008&lon=-122.27053999999998\">eye on the forecast\u003c/a> before going, and expect chilly October temperatures in the evening. The venue itself encourages fans to layer up.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to the Greek’s website, the show will continue \u003ca href=\"https://thegreekberkeley.com/faq/\">“rain or shine.”\u003c/a> And while their bag policy said you can’t bring umbrellas, you \u003cem>can\u003c/em> wear a waterproof poncho.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"WherecanIfindparkingneartheGreekTheatre\">\u003c/a>What should I know about parking at the Greek Theatre for the Lorde show?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Parking at the Greek Theatre will be difficult, and \u003ca href=\"https://thegreekberkeley.com/venue-info/parking-and-directions/\">the venue “highly” recommends\u003c/a> the use of public transportation.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are limited parking spots around the theater, so make sure you arrive early if you’re determined to drive.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>The two closest parking lots to the theater are \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lower+Hearst+Parking+Structure,+2451+Hearst+Ave,+Berkeley,+CA+94709/@37.8757097,-122.2577096,127m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x80857c210bb41b1b:0x2a15b3fe4c02b880!8m2!3d37.8751922!4d-122.2614698!16s%2Fg%2F12hkr37x6?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTAwNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\">Lower Hearst\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/2701+Hearst+Ave+Upper+Hearst+Parking+Structure,+Berkeley,+CA+94709/@37.8757097,-122.2571624,127m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x80857c23a1428b99:0x65311ec13ec2a7e0!8m2!3d37.8757097!4d-122.2571624!16s%2Fg%2F12hp6vpzq?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTAwNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\">Upper Hearst\u003c/a>, both of which don’t open until 5 p.m., according to \u003ca href=\"https://thegreekberkeley.com/venue-info/parking-and-directions/\">the venue’s website\u003c/a>. There is accessible parking available in the Upper Hearst lot.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Other \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=17p2WVqgjYvDBX5kql3qgM036TkzfVs8&ll=37.86722259999998%2C-122.2594535&z=16\">parking locations \u003c/a>include:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>The Telegraph/Channing Garage (2450 Durant Ave.)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Underground parking (2580 Bancroft Way and 2308 Bowditch St.)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>The Oxford Parking Garage (Oxford Street between Allston Way & Kittredge Street)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Standard parking (2020 Kittredge St.)\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>You can also check out \u003ca href=\"https://spothero.com/destination/oakland/berkeley-parking\">third-party parking websites like SpotHero\u003c/a> if you’d like to buy a spot ahead of time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But the venue \u003ca href=\"https://app.hive.co/email/489263/view/public?hash=9507b07cfde40b2\">warns\u003c/a> that “Stubhub or third-party parking passes are not valid and we can’t assist in any refunds or facilitating communications with these companies, unfortunately.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What’s the best way to take public transit to the Ultrasound show?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>You can \u003ca href=\"https://www.bart.gov/planner\">plan your trip using BART’s Trip Planner\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"http://www.511.org/\">use 511\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"https://thegreekberkeley.com/venue-info/parking-and-directions/\">closest BART station\u003c/a> to the Greek Theatre is the Downtown Berkeley stop, located at Center and Shattuck.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11932691\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11932691\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/11/BART-train-san-francisco-background.jpg\" alt=\"A BART train stops at an above ground station with San Francisco looming in the background\" width=\"1920\" 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connecting \u003c/a>between BART and AC transit to reach the venue.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The theater is part of UC Berkeley, so a walkable campus surrounds it and is about a 25-minute trek.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are also \u003ca href=\"https://thegreekberkeley.com/venue-info/parking-and-directions/\">bike racks\u003c/a> in front of the theater, if you want to bike to the venue.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What should I know about accessibility for the Lorde show?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>There is accessible parking available \u003ca href=\"https://thegreekberkeley.com/venue-info/parking-and-directions/\">a block away from the Greek Theatre\u003c/a> in Upper Hearst, which is at the corner of Hearst Ave and Gayley Road.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Please note that there is a curbside drop-off area on Gayley Road just north of the Greek Theatre entrance for passengers with mobility disabilities who prefer to minimize the travel distance to the Greek Theatre,” the website reads.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The venue also \u003ca href=\"https://thegreekberkeley.com/ada-accessibility/\">encourages\u003c/a> people to reach out directly to “make requests for special accommodations or needs for any event at any venue we present.” You can reach out through 1-510-548-3010 or email contact@anotherplanetent.com.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"CanIstillgetLordeUltrasoundticketsfortheBerkeleyshow\">\u003c/a>Can I still get tickets for Lorde’s Berkeley show?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Sorry: According to Ticketmaster, \u003ca href=\"https://www.ticketmaster.com/lorde-berkeley-california-10-19-2025/event/1C0062A7A2B12817\">the show is sold out\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You could try your luck with resale websites like \u003ca href=\"https://www.stubhub.com/lorde-berkeley-tickets-10-19-2025/event/158207355/\">StubHub\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://seatgeek.com/lorde-tickets/berkeley-california-the-greek-theatre-at-u-c-berkeley-2025-10-19-6-pm/concert/17514929\">SeatGeek\u003c/a>, with the costs starting at a cool $339.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Fans also often try to sell or trade tickets on social media, and sometimes this method does work out. However, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11956083/taylor-swift-levis-stadium-eras-santa-clara-tickets#taylorswifttickets\">Better Business Bureau issued a warning\u003c/a> about resale scams during Taylor Swift’s \u003cem>Eras \u003c/em>tour, with many people discovering after sending the money through apps like Venmo or Zelle that these “tickets” never existed. So, check out the person’s profile and their past posting history to see if it seems real.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And if you do choose to buy a resale, use your credit card, the BBB said. This at least provides some protection for you if the deal was fake.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>The pinnacle experience for many \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/uc-berkeley\">UC Berkeley\u003c/a> undergraduate students is the spring commencement ceremony. Wearing their cap and gowns, thousands crowd California Memorial Stadium, the Golden Bears’ historic home, to mark the beginning of a new chapter.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One Cal senior, Javier, knows he may miss this rite of passage and has prepared for a quieter triumph as the new fall semester gets underway this month. The 22-year-old sociology major, who plans to attend law school, is enrolled at UC Berkeley from Alameda County’s Juvenile Hall in San Leandro.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He has never set foot on campus.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Although my body is physically confined, I keep my mind free by learning and educating myself and continuing to grow,” said Javier, who asked to be identified by his middle name on his lawyer’s advice, citing potential educational and legal repercussions, under KQED’s anonymous sources policy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Javier, who awaits trial for an alleged violent crime, is expected to become California’s first \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/incarcerated\">incarcerated\u003c/a> young person to graduate from a UC school after transferring from community college. His achievement is possible through a partnership between the Alameda County Office of Education and Incarceration to College, an outreach program for in-custody and out-of-custody youth.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12057183\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12057183\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/IMG_1144-2000x1500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/IMG_1144-2000x1500.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/IMG_1144-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/IMG_1144-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/IMG_1144-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Incarceration to College, launched in 2020 at the height of the pandemic, has served more than 1,000 students across three Bay Area counties, giving them access to college readiness courses, tutoring and coaching. \u003ccite>(Illustration by Anna Vignet)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The program, founded by a formerly incarcerated scholar and UC Berkeley graduate, provides college readiness courses, tutoring and coaching to incarcerated students in juvenile halls in Alameda, Contra Costa and San Francisco counties. 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He grew up in a Mexican immigrant household in Hayward with nearly a dozen family members, including his mother, siblings and other relatives.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He said he was heavily influenced by the gang culture of his uncles and his neighborhood. By 13, he landed in juvenile hall for assault and armed robbery, he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“People knew what school I went to and who I involved myself with. So I didn’t really want to go to school,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At 15, he said, he and his friends survived a shooting. Shortly after, in ninth grade, he dropped out. He said he felt dismissed by teachers who routinely sent him to the principal’s office for what he described as small infractions.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At 17, Javier returned to juvenile hall. There, older friends from the neighborhood who were also incarcerated encouraged him to finish high school. At first, he was discouraged because he had only about a year’s worth of credits, he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I was like, damn…I am pretty much nowhere. So that kind of made me feel ashamed,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But surrounded by peers with similar experiences, classes began to feel different, Javier said. He began to feel a sense of belonging and support.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12055603\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12055603\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/250909-UCBINCARCERATED-17-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/250909-UCBINCARCERATED-17-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/250909-UCBINCARCERATED-17-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/250909-UCBINCARCERATED-17-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Alameda County Juvenile Justice Center in San Leandro on Sept. 9, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“I went from being quiet to being the main person answering all the questions on the whiteboard, being the first one to raise his hand,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In 2021, Javier graduated from high school and enrolled in online classes at Laney College in Oakland, with support from Incarceration to College. He excelled, lobbied to take a full-time course load and even cross-enrolled in a UC Berkeley class. As a junior, he transferred to Cal full-time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“He shone. He was an A+ student,” said Victoria Robinson, a senior lecturer in ethnic studies at UC Berkeley. “He’s thirsty for education. You can’t give him enough material…to the point where the syllabus wasn’t enough. He just wants to keep learning.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In a transformative move, Robinson flipped the classroom dynamic. Instead of Javier joining remotely, she brought the classroom to him — teaching from inside the juvenile hall while students tuned in via Zoom. Some students also went to Javier’s facility to attend class.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12057234\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12057234\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/250909-UCBIncarcerated-06-BL_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/250909-UCBIncarcerated-06-BL_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/250909-UCBIncarcerated-06-BL_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/250909-UCBIncarcerated-06-BL_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shani Shay (right), director of Incarceration to College, works with Laney College student Bryan Minero at the program’s offices on the UC Berkeley campus on Sept. 9, 2025. The initiative supports system-impacted youth in accessing higher education. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/ KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“It had a profound impact on UC Berkeley students,” Robinson said. At first, they had questions, but ultimately, they fully supported the arrangement. It also buoyed Jaiver, who said he sometimes faced pushback from juvenile hall staff questioning whether he was really receiving a UC Berkeley education.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Javier’s trajectory is uncommon, especially given the disparity in college achievement for formerly incarcerated adults. A 2018 study by the Prison Policy Initiative found 4% of formerly incarcerated people held a college degree, compared to 29% of the U.S. population. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>That struggle marked Javier’s own childhood. He grew up in a Mexican immigrant household in Hayward with nearly a dozen family members, including his mother, siblings and other relatives.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He said he was heavily influenced by the gang culture of his uncles and his neighborhood. By 13, he landed in juvenile hall for assault and armed robbery, he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“People knew what school I went to and who I involved myself with. So I didn’t really want to go to school,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At 15, he said, he and his friends survived a shooting. Shortly after, in ninth grade, he dropped out. He said he felt dismissed by teachers who routinely sent him to the principal’s office for what he described as small infractions.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At 17, Javier returned to juvenile hall. There, older friends from the neighborhood who were also incarcerated encouraged him to finish high school. At first, he was discouraged because he had only about a year’s worth of credits, he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I was like, damn…I am pretty much nowhere. So that kind of made me feel ashamed,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But surrounded by peers with similar experiences, classes began to feel different, Javier said. He began to feel a sense of belonging and support.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12055603\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12055603\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/250909-UCBINCARCERATED-17-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/250909-UCBINCARCERATED-17-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/250909-UCBINCARCERATED-17-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/250909-UCBINCARCERATED-17-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Alameda County Juvenile Justice Center in San Leandro on Sept. 9, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“I went from being quiet to being the main person answering all the questions on the whiteboard, being the first one to raise his hand,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In 2021, Javier graduated from high school and enrolled in online classes at Laney College in Oakland, with support from Incarceration to College. He excelled, lobbied to take a full-time course load and even cross-enrolled in a UC Berkeley class. As a junior, he transferred to Cal full-time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“He shone. He was an A+ student,” said Victoria Robinson, a senior lecturer in ethnic studies at UC Berkeley. “He’s thirsty for education. You can’t give him enough material…to the point where the syllabus wasn’t enough. He just wants to keep learning.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In a transformative move, Robinson flipped the classroom dynamic. Instead of Javier joining remotely, she brought the classroom to him — teaching from inside the juvenile hall while students tuned in via Zoom. 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