Southern California

“I doubt if the voters of California are stupid enough to split it into three states,” said Berkeley City Councilmember Kriss Worthington.

NorCal is great, but sometimes you just want to take in the splendid SoCal sun and forget about Berkeley. So, have you packed your bags to LA yet?

I stood between South Hall and Bancroft Library to watch the sunset, and I experienced that feeling that “this was where I belong."

While a week of lexical ambiguity was just kind of annoying, it raised a larger question that had been bugging me lately: Where is my home?

My dad has always told me growing up, “Only worry about what you can control.” I don’t have a car to control anymore. And I sure can’t control the world around me right now. All I can control is myself.

And as soon as I saw your name — “The Big Crossword Puzzle,” courtesy of the Nov. 23 issue of the Ventura County Star — I could tell that I was in deep.

Berkeley can be overwhelming sometimes and, for those of us lucky enough to not live too far, it can be a relaxing way to spend your time.

Berkeley City Council will discuss proposals related to a city homeless fund and news helicopter noise, among other items, at its regular meeting Oct. 17.

Caught in the awe of the day’s events, I couldn’t help but worry that the pieces of this day — the pastel mountains, the van of childhood friends — would be the happiest ones of my life.

Summer break is a time for ambitious social plans and tons of fun, especially if you’re vacationing in Orange County.