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Author Archives: Iris Kwok
Iris Kwok covers the environment for Berkeleyside through a partnership with Report for America. A former music journalist, her work has appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle, KQED, San Francisco Examiner and San Francisco Classical Voice, among other publications. In her spare time, you can find her petting street cats or playing cello. She joined Berkeleyside in June 2022.
Know your deadly mushrooms this rainy season
The death cap and western destroying angel are two of the world’s most toxic mushrooms, and both can be found in a park near you right now.
Tsunami warnings are issued automatically after large earthquakes as precaution
Large earthquake centered off the coast of Humboldt County triggered Thursday morning’s tsunami warning.
King tides expected in Richmond this weekend
Expect minor coastal flooding along the Bay, according to the National Weather Service.
Richmond under red flag warning starting Tuesday
Strong offshore winds and critically dry conditions expected to create a “hazardous and extreme wildfire environment.”
Freshmen Food Guide: The Berkeley restaurants every Cal student should know
From the restaurants that provide the most grub for your buck to the best cafes for a late-night study session, here are the 22 Berkeley spots every newcomer should try.
