Berkeley cellphone law stands after U.S. Supreme Court declines to take up challenge
The 2015 law requires cellphone retailers to distribute warnings about radiation exposure.
Natalie Orenstein joined the Berkeleyside staff in early 2017, and has contributed reporting to the site since 2012, when she started as an intern. She previously wrote about public policy and social science research for a number of national nonprofits and foundations. Her journalism has also appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle, the J Weekly, the San Francisco Bay Guardian, and elsewhere. Natalie is a proud Berkeley native and has only strayed from the Bay Area once, to attend Pomona College.
Southbound Shattuck in downtown to become 2-way street next week
The change is part of a $10.3 million effort to reconfigure Shattuck and improve safety and traffic flow.
Berkeley approves agreement with BART around housing at two stations
"This is a beginning of a process," Mayor Jesse Arreguín told a passionate crowd Tuesday.
They’ve been evicted from a North Berkeley building. Now they want to buy it, with help from a land trust
Owners of a 13-unit property have evicted all their tenants in order to sell the property. Community groups are trying to put pressure on the landlords so they sell it to the tenants.
People’s Bazaar, South Berkeley ‘cultural landmark,’ closes shop after 47 years
The store looked like an overflowing attic full of antique finds.
What are the 3 ballot measures BUSD is asking voters to approve in March 2020?
BUSD is asking voters to help fund everything from solar panels to English teachers salaries.
UC Police report multiple arrests related to Ann Coulter appearance on campus
Protesters were demonstrating a talk by right-wing pundit Ann Coulter at UC Berkeley.
New program will let Telegraph Avenue ‘ambassadors’ rent rooms at the YMCA
In the pricey Bay Area an employer is using guaranteed housing as a retention strategy.
Alameda County no longer expected to lose power Wednesday
A change in the weather forecast prompted PG&E to call off an expected power shutoff in the area, according to the county.
Berkeley teacher Felarca gets community service in Sacramento assault case
Yvette Felarca was set to go to trial over charges stemming from a protest of a neo-Nazi rally.
Berkeley could ban criminal background checks in rental housing
Advocates say the proposed ordinance would give all tenants a "fair chance," but landlords say they're entitled to information about applicants.
Safety hazards prompt Oxford Elementary to move to West Campus next school year
The temporary relocation addresses safety issues but not the longterm future of Oxford.
Update: Richmond police pursuit through Berkeley ends in arrest
Multiple police cars with sirens blaring tore up University Avenue around 9:50 a.m. Thursday.
Berkeley residents with disabilities say their needs ‘not built into’ PG&E shutoff policy
Frustrated with the official handling, some people in the disability community organized their own emergency response efforts during recent blackouts.
Berkeley Unified reaches agreement with teachers union for 12% raise, more
The union president called the contract proposal a "huge win" for educators.
‘Wildcat’ strike takes 150 educators, 2,500 kids out of class — union says agreement reached
Monday was a tumultuous day for Berkeley Unified.
