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California Restaurant Association sues Berkeley over natural gas ban

By Emilie RagusoNov. 2220194:55 p.m.Jan. 27

The California Restaurant Association filed a lawsuit against the city of Berkeley in federal court Thursday over its decision in July to ban natural gas in many new buildings.

Berkeley first city in California to ban natural gas in new buildings

By Emilie RagusoJuly 1720194:19 a.m.Jan. 27

The city of Berkeley will no longer allow natural gas pipes in many new buildings starting Jan. 1, 2020. It’s the first city in California to pass such a law, officials said.

Berkeley to consider prohibiting natural gas in new buildings

By William LundquistJuly 9201912:45 p.m.Jan. 27

To the potential dismay of cooks and chefs, Berkeley City Council is set to discuss an ordinance that would prohibit natural gas infrastructure in new buildings.

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Group of about 20 kids with a couple adults in the back. Posed photo. Holding signs that say "reuse" and "rethink."

School notebook: Ultra-low vaccine rate at Berkeley school; prizes for kids fighting waste, vaping

By Natalie OrensteinMay 120194:30 p.m.May 2

Berkeley school news — in brief.

‘It’s our future’: Berkeley kids leave school to join global climate strike

By Natalie OrensteinMarch 1520194:22 p.m.March 24

Kids of all ages took to the streets in Berkeley and San Francisco to demand action on climate change.

Berkeley says good riddance (mostly) to disposable plastic foodware

By Emilie RagusoJan. 2320191:34 p.m.July 17

First, Berkeley banned Styrofoam. Then it joined in the wave to ditch plastic bags. Tuesday night, city leaders voted to jettison, in large part, disposable plastic foodware.