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The rules state that dogs need to be on leashes the whole time, but the law is routinely ignored making the beach an unwelcoming place for many. There needs to be a compromise.
In the past week, five pedestrians have been struck by cars and seriously injured. Berkeley must step up the pace of its efforts to make its street safer.
The action was similar to what happened on May 15, 1969, when Gov. Reagan brought a non-union fencing company in at 4 a.m. without warning to fence off the park.
Berkeley doesn't need to spend $1.2M to study what to do with the Marina. Adding a hotel could wipe out the Marina Fund's deficit and bring needed activity to that part of the shoreline.
The rules for eviction are stringent. There should be exemptions created so landlords who provide short-term rentals to those who have suffered a natural disaster can make sure tenants do not overstay.
A group of neighbors has formed South Berkeley Now! to promote transit-oriented, low-income and service-enriched housing in the neighborhood along Adeline Street in South Berkeley.
Overrepresentation of blacks as criminals in the media perpetuates stereotypes of blacks as criminals. Unless race is relevant, showing pictures of suspects and identifying their race is irresponsible journalism.
The closure of Alta Bates would be devastating. That's why, on Dec. 11, the Berkeley City Council will vote to demand Sutter Health commit to either retrofitting Alta Bates or sell it to another hospital operator.
The unhealthy air spread over the Bay Area is not just unsettling, but may be a harbinger of the future during more severe climate change. What is the appropriate response to this experience, this new reality?
ZAB had sound reasons for denying the application to build a five-story mixed-use building at 3000 Shattuck and Council members should deny the appeal slated to be discussed at tonight's Council meeting.
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