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Berkeley Its days as Berzerkly, when student protesters and tear-gas clouds filled the streets in the 1960s, are only a fading memory now, although Telegraph Avenue still keeps some of the counterr rr cultural traditions alive. A great university, Cal s faculty boasts some dozen Nobel Laureates, puerto morellos while beautiful parks, tree-lined streets, and unique shops typify this East Bay enclave. Berkeley continues to give more power to the people than any other US city, with a host of public services and aid to the disadvantaged that puts other communities to shame. d BART Berkeley

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