Aquatic Park water quality test results delayed; warning signs remain posted
Warning notices around West Berkeley's Aquatic Park lagoon will remain in place through the weekend, the city told Berkeleyside late Friday afternoon.
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E. coli spike at Aquatic Park: City warns against contact with water
A huge increase in E. coli bacteria at the north end of Aquatic Park has caused the city to urge community members to minimize activities that require contact with the water. Warning signs are being posted.
King Park tot lot, badly damaged by felled eucalyptus, won’t reopen until 2020
Getting the Northbrae playground back up and running is complicated by several factors: insurance, code and the fact that the park is not city property.
After community campaign, Berkeley to open its first pickleball courts
Four brand new courts will be unveiled Saturday for the "ping-pong, tennis volleyball mash-up" that is often described as the fastest-growing game in America.
New picnic area, upgraded amphitheater anticipated for John Hinkel Park
The scope of renovations at the North Berkeley park depend on finding a developer who can work within the city's budget.
Opinion: Contractors play games with city contracts to extract more money; it must stop
Contractors working with the city submit artificially low bids to win projects and then ask for multiple changes that hike the cost way up. The city plays along.
Opinion: A lament about the annual seasonal closure of the West Berkeley pool
The pool at King Middle School stays open year-round. Why can't the pool at West Campus, which serves south Berkeley, do the same?
After 24 years keeping city accountable, Berkeley auditor Ann-Marie Hogan to retire
Highly regarded by her peers, Hogan has done hundreds of audits, all aimed at making Berkeley city government function better. Her plans now include picking up jazz singing again.
Philip Harper-Cotton retires after 49 years in the recreation department
Phil Harper-Cotton grew up playing ball in Berkeley parks and has dedicated his life to creating programs for the residents of Berkeley. He retires Friday.
Plans for artificial turf at woodsy John Hinkel Park spark debate
The North Berkeley park has a natural feel. Some neighbors fear that will be impacted if Berkeley installs a patch of artificial grass for a swing set.
Patty Donald, who helped transform the Berkeley Marina into a world-class educational locale, retires
During her nearly 40-year tenure as recreation coordinator, Donald launched the Marina's nature education program, the Kite Festival, cleanup programs and more.
City begins first phase of Rose Garden trellis restoration
On Monday afternoon a small event was held to mark the 'groundbreaking' for Phase 1 of the Rose Garden Trellis Restoration Project.
