“Resilient by Design”: Patrick Laird on What Berkeley Gives — and What It Expects in Return
Former Cal running back and NFL veteran Patrick Laird reflects on Berkeley’s culture of resilience, education, and opportunity — and why its ethos still shapes who he is today.
“Power to the People”: Gary Williams on Oakland, Berkeley, and the Bay’s Growing Divide
Williams, a lifelong East Oakland resident, reflects on family, displacement, and why Berkeley’s protest tradition feels quieter as wealth reshapes who gets to stay.
