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There have been many instances in which developers in Berkeley damage or kill mature trees they were supposed to protect during construction. There's a way to prevent this.
She got into grassroots politics because of her outrage over the lack of health care in this country. She has organized for unions. She worked to elect Barack Obama.
When the Ninth St. shelter closes on Aug, 30, 90 people will have to return to the streets. Come to a Tuesday meeting to help identify a new, permanent home for the shelter.
As long as the North Berkeley BART development meets regional needs while also benefiting the neighborhood, I believe it could be of significant benefit to residents.
Wicks has hired a company that is also working to defeat a San Francisco ballot measure that would tax large companies to help pay for homeless housing and services.
A story on Berkeleyside highlighted a group that put a halt to repairs on a well-used path. It was unbalanced — many locals approve of Oakland's plans and want work to start now.
It was a vote for a candidate who supported single-payer health care, cuts in wasteful military spending, free college education, and rejection of super-PAC money.
Civilian oversight of the police is an emerging best practice. Enlightened police leaders understand that independent oversight is a critical part of fair and impartial policing.
A simple civic day employment program for those experiencing homelessness can increase a sense of self-worth, help build resiliency, and bring in a little cash.
Zachary Baggins died at 20, and his family is having difficulty figuring out who to talk to to build a memorial for him at a city park.
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