Group tries to landmark Golden Gate views from UC Berkeley
After being defeated two years ago, a group of Berkeley residents is trying once more to landmark the view from the base of Cal's Campanile.
Did property owners group violate election laws? Hearing has been set
Berkeley's watchdog campaign committee will hold a hearing to see if a property owners group violated election filing laws in 2016.
City and students collaborate to address fire safety at Cal parties
In recent months, the city and campus community have worked together to improve fire safety in large group homes, in particular, before special events or parties.
Berkeley Type-In draws tickled typewriter fans, and teases new documentary
A new documentary about California Typewriter, a store on San Pablo Avenue, opens Friday. To celebrate that and typewriters, in general, the store held a typing gathering.
Berkeley firefighters on back-to-back hurricane disaster work
A group of Berkeley firefighters are among those assisting with the rescue and cleanup efforts post-Hurricane Irma.
Plans for artificial turf at woodsy John Hinkel Park spark debate
The North Berkeley park has a natural feel. Some neighbors fear that will be impacted if Berkeley installs a patch of artificial grass for a swing set.
Dilapidated fence between park and railway tracks sets off mom’s alarm bell
A broken chain-link fence that let a child get next to the train tracks last spring is still broken and the city says it does not know who it belongs to.
Lack of public input on new Berkeley youth center rankles neighbors
Downtown business owners and neighbors expressed frustration that a new center for young adults with mental illness and substance abuse problems was approved without public input.
East Bay residents could soon be paying more for water
In an ironic twist of drought economics, EBMUD is considering charging its customers more for water starting July 12 in part because they are consuming less.
A country club in El Cerrito decides Berkeley name is better sell
Founded in the 1920s as the Berkeley Country Club, the Mira Vista Golf and Country Club in El Cerrito is going back to its original name.
Large study on Berkeley’s soda tax finds significant drop in sugary beverage sales
The Public Health Institute and University of North Carolina study shows tax is doing "exactly what it is intended to do" says its lead author.
Bay Area’s first one-way car share debuts in Berkeley and Oakland
Gig Car Share, launching in Berkeley and Oakland on April 30, is the Bay Area’s first floating, one-way ride sharing program.
