The State Capitol Almost Moved to Berkeley and All It Got Was This Sweet Bear Fountain

<p>If you’re in Berkeley and wander far enough up Marin Avenue, there’s no doubt you’ll run into the Fountain at The Circle. The grand Beaux Arts fountain has become a symbol of the neighborhood and has inspired numerous paintings and drawings. It even has its own Berkeley Public Library card design.</p><p>But this fountain also symbolizes a big moment in Berkeley’s history, and how one developer’s dream almost changed California history forever.</p><p>Reported by Maggie Galloway.</p><p>Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Jessica Placzek and Katie McMurran. Additional...