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Situated in Alameda County, the socially liberal city of Berkeley is globally renowned for being home to one of the most prestigious universities in the world and the oldest campus in the University of California system: UC Berkeley. T...

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9 things you should know about Berkeley

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Rich in culture, Berkeley, California is a vibrant city located in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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Incorporated in 1878, Berkeley is the birthplace of the Free Speech Movement, which made it a hub for...

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It is home to the oldest campus in the University of California system, the University of California,...

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Noteworthy alumni of the university include two U.S. Senators, seven Nobel Prize winners, three Pulitzer...

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Berkeley is also home to the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, a U.S. Department of Energy research...

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The city is also known for its diverse and eclectic culinary scene, including popular restaurants.

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Berkeley is a major center of green energy production, with large-scale solar, geothermal, and wind energy...

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The city has a vibrant art scene, with renowned galleries such as Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive,...

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Berkeley is also home to numerous parks and open spaces.

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