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Top Berkeley news: Thieves are stealing catalytic converters, police say; reusable cup program; more

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Published on August 02, 2019
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Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in Berkeley.

Thieves keep stealing catalytic converters off cars in Berkeley, police warn

There's been a recent uptick in thefts of catalytic converters in Berkeley, and police are asking car owners to be vigilant of any suspicious activity taking place at night.

Read the full story on SFGATE.

What to know about Berkeley's reusable cup program

The Ecology Center and Colorado-based company Vessel are partnering on a nine-month pilot program in an effort to help Berkeley reach its zero-waste goal.

Read the full story on Berkeleyside.

Shuttered Berkeley steel foundry's toxic footprint poses risk for workers

Employees at a recycling business on the site of a steel foundry that shut down last year after going bankrupt are at risk, according to the Alameda County Department of Public Health.

Read the full story on CBS San Francisco.


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