New ‘vision plan’ imagines 3-mile greenway from downtown Berkeley to Bay Bridge
Asphalt and car lanes would be replaced with grass, playgrounds, seating and eating areas — transforming what is now concrete into a pedestrian and bicycle pathway.
Stuart Luman is a freelance writer based in Berkeley. He has previously been an editor at the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, a fact checker at Wired Magazine, and a high school English teacher in East Oakland. His work has appeared in Crain’s Chicago Business, Chicago Magazine, Businessweek.com, Monocle, Wired. He attended UC-Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism. He writes primarily about business, technology, science, transportation and the public policy decisions that shape them. He also always loves the rare 'human bites dog' story.
Dog owners join birders in pushing for leash enforcement to protect burrowing owls at Berkeley park
The burrowing owls that make Cesar Chavez Park their winter home are bringing together dog owners and bird fans to enforce leash laws to protect the rare birds.
Safeway is considering bringing back Andronico’s brand to Berkeley
The supermarket chain that bought two Andronico's stores and rebranded them as Safeway Community Markets in 2017 has brought back the old family moniker for some of its stores; Berkeley may be next.
Berkeley unveils preliminary designs to make Milvia Street safer for cyclists
Berkeley's Public Works Department has come up with various options for a redesign of Milvia Street, from Hearst Avenue to Blake Street, to make it safer for bicyclists and others traveling through downtown.
Gordo Taqueria will pay $690,000 to settle employee lawsuit
The class action lawsuit alleges Gordo owners engaged in wage theft and other labor-related improprieties. The owners have settled the case, but dispute the claims brought against them.
This Berkeley-based startup wants to feed your dog fungus
Wild Earth sells dog treats made with koji and is working on cat treats using lab-grown mouse meat. The company's mission is to create high-protein pet food that's better for the environment, but will pets eat it?
Ford GoBike to deploy 500 electric bikes in the East Bay
Pedal-assist electric bikes are coming to a Berkeley docking station near you. And they're likely to be popular. In San Francisco, e-bikes get roughly three times as many rides as regular pedal bikes.
Berkeley moves forward with plan to install ‘smart kiosks’ in shopping districts
The devices will offer free interactive maps, transit information, calendars of events, business listings, and emergency services, but not everyone likes the idea.
Berkeley’s Measure R: ‘Vision 2050’ aims to tackle climate change, failing infrastructure
This advisory measure will help the city establish priorities for infrastructure work and responses to climate change.
E-bike share will be slow coming to the East Bay due to restrictive deal
Electric-assist bikes are in San Francisco but you won't be seeing them in Berkeley or Oakland for a while due to a deal struck with Ford GoBike's parent company Motivate.
Why an Oakland pop-up restaurant was shut down for being ‘illegal’
The Alameda County health department cited California's retail food industry law, but different Bay Area cities, including Berkeley, interpret the law differently.
Berkeley’s new urban agriculture ordinance encourages residents to grow their own food
New regulations allow Berkeley property owners to start community gardens, grow produce for sale or donation, and lead farming workshops without the need for permits.
