What is the state of ‘black Berkeley?’ a gathering of community activists ponders
About 50 people gathered in South Berkeley to talk about racial discrimination in housing, jobs, schools, and the community.
Frances Dinkelspiel (co-founder) is a journalist and author. Her first book, Towers of Gold: How One Jewish Immigrant Named Isaias Hellman Created California, published in November 2008, was a San Francisco Chronicle bestseller. Her second book, Tangled Vines: Greed, Murder, Obsession and an Arsonist in the Vineyards of California was published in October 2015 and was both a New York Times and San Francisco Chronicle bestseller. Frances is a former staff reporter for the Syracuse Newspapers and the San Jose Mercury News. Her freelance work has appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, People Magazine, Daily Beast, the San Francisco Chronicle, and elsewhere.
Berkeley Historical Society celebrates 40th year with new Berkeley history timeline
A new exhibit, "Collection Gems: Forty Years of Documenting Berkeley History." also shows treasures such as an old receipt book from Hink's Department Store.
New restaurant opens in old Elmwood Café space
The long-time manager, Kara Hammond, and Eric Wright, who managed Bar César in Oakland, are the new co-owners.
Federal judge rules in Berkeley’s favor in fight over post office
The City Council acted legally when it created a Civic Center overlay in 2014, restricting 9 buildings, including the post office, for civic or nonprofit use, a judge ruled Monday.
Hi Fidelity, a new cannabis dispensary, to open in Berkeley on Saturday
The first new cannabis dispensary in Berkeley in decades is opening, with two more to follow. Eventually, there will be six places in town to purchase marijuna.
It’s not just People’s Park that will see housing. UC Berkeley chancellor vows to build 7,500 beds in 10 years
A week after announcing plans to build 1K student units in People's Park, Carol Christ said she will push to build on 9 other sites too, and released renderings of the park plans.
Completion of downtown Berkeley BART plaza is delayed — again
The project is almost a year behind schedule. The heavy rains in 2016-17 caused about 50 rain days. A dispute between the general contractor and some subs has also slowed progress.
The making of ‘Angels in America,’ now at Berkeley Rep, as seen through the eyes of 250 people
A new oral history traces the difficult, uplifting and triumphant history of the seminal play which has been produced around the globe in both elaborate and minimalist productions.
UC Berkeley confirms that a dorm for 1K students will be built in People’s Park
Construction could begin in the summer of 2020 and be completed by 2022. The university said the park is an ideal place because development will address housing and homelessness.
Berkeley property owners to vote on raising fees to improve stormwater and lighting systems
The fees to help maintain and improve Berkeley's stormwater and lighting systems have not been increased in decades. Berkeley is seeking funds to modernize its infrastructure.
UC Berkeley plans to build housing in People’s Park
The university may build 700 units for students, as well as 100 units for people experiencing homelessness. There would still be a park, although it would be smaller.
It’s developers vs Native Americans in battle over Berkeley shellmound
Ohlone tribe members are trying to stop a development on Fourth Street. They say the site was home to their ancestors. The developer says no evidence of that has been found.
