Some of Berkeley’s downtown ‘ambassadors’ now carry batons and pepper spray
The patrolling guards are trained to de-escalate violent activity, assist police with arrests and act as a buffer for smaller crimes, in addition to providing hospitality.
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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.
Downtown Berkeley BART Plaza, a new public space for the city, to open Oct. 18
The renovated plaza will have café tables and chairs, new trees, a sculpture, a sound installation, and a stage for the dozen of live performances planned each month.
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Completion of downtown Berkeley BART plaza is delayed — again
The project is almost a year behind schedule. The heavy rains in 2016-17 caused about 50 rain days. A dispute between the general contractor and some subs has also slowed progress.
Officials, residents brace for conflict in Berkeley as Aug. 27 rally approaches
Many people are on high alert about political rallies after recent tragic events in Charlottesville.
Lack of public input on new Berkeley youth center rankles neighbors
Downtown business owners and neighbors expressed frustration that a new center for young adults with mental illness and substance abuse problems was approved without public input.
DBA: Candidates weigh in on the future of downtown Berkeley
Both District 4 Berkeley council hopefuls answer eight questions, posed by the Downtown Berkeley Association, about the future of the downtown.
Berkeley candidates share their vision for downtown
The Downtown Berkeley Association sent eight questions on the future of downtown to all candidates standing for office. Here are their answers.
