City hits pause on removal of Berkeley Big People sculptures
The artist, Scott Donahue, has asked for a halt so he can search for a third-party buyer. He still believes Berkeley mishandled the process.
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Man killed in freeway crash on Interstate 80 near Berkeley, Albany border
A man whose vehicle became disabled on Interstate 80 near Berkeley early Sunday morning was killed when a motorist struck him as he stood outside his car, authorities report.
Cyclist dies after early-morning solo crash on Ashby near I-80 in West Berkeley
A cyclist was killed early Saturday morning when his bike got caught in a road grate on or near the Ashby Avenue on-ramp to Interstate 80 in West Berkeley, sending him crashing into the pavement, authorities report.
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The slated removal of I-80 bridge sculptures proves to be polarizing issue
There are more pressing issues in our community, but something about the decision to remove the city’s most expensive piece of public art got Berkeleyside readers riled up.
Berkeley arts commission votes to remove controversial sculptures on I-80 bridge
While the artistic merit of Scott Donahue’s Berkeley Big People artworks remains a point of debate, the commission says its decision to “deaccession” was based on the cost of maintaining the work.
Forum on new Gilman roundabouts in Berkeley set for Jan. 15
This month, the community will get its latest chance to offer feedback on plans to build two roundabouts on Gilman Street at I-80 to improve a hairy traffic situation that’s renowned throughout the Bay Area.
Gilman roundabout plans take another step forward
Business and property owners, along with cycling advocates and other community members, had a chance to weigh in Wednesday about plans to build two large roundabouts on Gilman.
Some EB I-80 ramps in Berkeley, and slow lane, to close through Saturday morning
Caltrans has just announced the closure of numerous eastbound Interstate 80 ramps between Ashby and University avenues from Thursday night through Saturday morning.
CHP: Man arrested with BB gun, warrants after AM commute dispute in Berkeley
A San Pablo man is in jail this week after authorities say he threatened another motorist with a BB gun during a fight on the highway following a collision in Berkeley.
Ashby blocked at I-80 on- and off-ramps due to multi-car crash
Police have warned motorists to consider avoiding Ashby Avenue due to a multi-car collision blocking both the on- and off-ramps to Interstate 80.
Berkeley firefighters put out small fire at I-80 homeless camp
The Ashby Avenue offramp was temporarily closed Monday afternoon for a fire.
Fatal shooting and big rig crash push I-80 traffic into Berkeley
A fatal police standoff in Emeryville, following an early-morning unrelated big rig crash, caused authorities to shut down parts of the freeway Wednesday morning.
