The It List: Five things to do in Berkeley, weekend of May 24-27
A Dylan birthday celebration, three outstanding women musicians, French choral music, sexy Russians and a weaving workshop are among the highlights for Memorial Day weekend
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Zoning board gets first look at 209-unit project planned in downtown Berkeley
A block of Shattuck Avenue in downtown Berkeley could see major changes in the next few years with the construction of an eight-story, 209-unit housing complex between Channing Way and Durant Avenue.
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Community Foods Market in West Oakland responds to the neighbors it will serve
Community Foods Market will have a dedicated café, a full-service meat and seafood department, along with fresh produce and a large range of products. The market celebrates its opening on June 1.
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Jury finds Berkeley did not violate a homeless group’s civil rights
After a week-long federal trial, the jury said the city did not unfairly target First They Came for the Homeless because of its protests.
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Berkeley faces homeless group during four-day trial
A four-day federal trial pits the city of Berkeley against a homeless group that argues its First Amendment rights were violated.
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Berkeley considers installing city-wide wildfire and earthquake siren system
Unlike San Francisco, Oakland, Richmond and UC Berkeley, the city of Berkeley does not have a warning siren. Its Disaster and Fire Safety Commission believes it’s time that it did.
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Lively and lovely ‘Romeo and Juliet’ by Ubuntu Theater Project
An innovative outdoor/indoor production makes a perfect introduction to Shakespearean drama for young theatergoers.
The Berkeley Wire: 05.24.19
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Opinion
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Opinion: The City Council is on the wrong side of the planet
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Opinion: City officials must address the dim lighting in Berkeley that has led to pedestrian accidents
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Opinion: Our streets are failing. Berkeley should increase its spending by at least $13M
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Opinion: Underground wires in Tilden Park are critical to keeping Berkeley safe from wildfire
