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Berkeley animal rights activists protest horse deaths at Golden Gate Fields
Around 30 people protested outside Golden Gate Fields at midday on Wednesday to object to the deaths of nine racehorses this year and call for the racetrack to be shut down.
The protesters arrayed themselves along the sidewalk facing the entrance to Interstate 580 at Gilman Street, dressed in formal attire and holding cardboard grave markers marked with the names of the dead horses. Some drivers honked in support of the protest as they drove by, while others shouted in support of the racetrack. The action was organized by Direct Action Everywhere, DxE, which has its headquarters in Berkeley.
Frida Godoy in her store, Reuse Arts and Crafts. Photo: Eden Teller
Reuse Arts and Crafts is a small storefront, easy to miss while driving down San Pablo Avenue. But for a passerby strolling along the sidewalk, a glance through the doorway reveals a wonderland of art and crafting materials.
Reuse Arts and Crafts is open daily, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at 1824 San Pablo Ave. (at Hearst Avenue). For more info, visit Reuse Arts and Crafts online.
Frida Godoy is the artist and business owner responsible for the fantastical creations, which range from ornate mirrors lined with watch faces to eight-foot-tall giraffes which cozy up to shelves lined with hundreds of recycled art materials. Wood scraps, colorful beads, and a medley of unglazed ceramic cups line one side of the shop; an aisle of foot-tall metal letters and plastic children’s toys leads visitors towards a small library tucked at the back of the store.