Animal-rights activists bury dead piglet in Berkeley park
The burial capped off a Thursday morning demonstration intended to raise awareness of animal abuse.
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Race for 15th: Sergey Piterman proposes ‘liquid democracy’ to better connect voters with state lawmakers
The Assembly District 15 candidate wants to change the entire way votes are cast in the Capitol.
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Berkeley residents must take responsibility to reduce fire hazards starting now, fire chiefs say
While 2017 was the most destructive year ever for wildfires, 2018 is already proving worse. Fire officials are encouraging people to clear brush and plan fire evacuation routes.
Urban wildfires are the new normal and everyone should be prepared, Berkeley filmmaker says
While many Berkeley residents are aware of the danger of earthquakes, few consider that they are at risk for a megafire, which could spread from the hills to the flats in minutes.
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.
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.
Days are numbered for RVs parked along Marina Boulevard
The city will establish a new parking structure, a final attempt to address issues around overnight parking. RV dwellers say they have nowhere to go.
Berkeley City Council further eases process for ADUs
Approved ADU projects quadrupled last year in Berkeley, and the Council hopes new measures will increase the numbers.
Construction on Telegraph Avenue lot, vacant for 30 years, is step closer
The owner, Ken Sarachan, has enlisted a developer and a sign announcing construction has gone up on the property at Telegraph Avenue and Haste Street.
Shop Talk: Urbanity Piedmont; Indigo Vintage Cooperative; Beadazzled; Berkeley Chess School; Bank of America
A new beading store, a permanent location for Berkeley Chess School and a temporary spot for downtown's Bank of America: all this and more local biz news.
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.
Berkeley jolted by magnitude 3.5 earthquake Monday evening
The earthquake rumbled through Berkeley in the middle of the Warriors playoff game.
