July 17, 2019 — Berkeleyside

The Berkeley Wire: 07.17.19

By Berkeleyside staffJuly 1720195:15 p.m.July 17

News about Berkeley from around the web.
Hip Hop For Change aims to empower and inspire

By William LundquistJuly 1720192:45 p.m.May 11

Founder Khafre Jay incorporates political and social consciousness into his own music and his nonprofit encourages positive, change-oriented hip-hop.
Bites: Nom Nom Bánh Mì opens; The Bird closes in Berkeley

By Sarah HanJuly 17201911:20 a.m.Oct. 30

Catch up on the latest East Bay food news and events.
Opinion: Safety is needed now, not later, at California and Dwight

By Charles SiegelJuly 17201910 a.m.Jan. 27

Even though the City Council passed a resolution calling for the installation of traffic lights or a stop sign, city staff is recommending ‘a halfway measure” which is less safe.
Berkeley first city in California to ban natural gas in new buildings

By Emilie RagusoJuly 1720194:19 a.m.Jan. 27

The city of Berkeley will no longer allow natural gas pipes in many new buildings starting Jan. 1, 2020. It’s the first city in California to pass such a law, officials said.