New building plans submitted for vacant Haste fire lot
Just last week, the owner of the historic Sequoia Apartment building that burned down in the Haste Street fire two years ago submitted new design plans to the city of Berkeley. Read More…
Author Archives: Daphne Chen
After 40 years of service, advocate for homeless to step down
After over 40 years working with Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency, a nonprofit that provides homeless shelters and services, Cheema, 67, is stepping down as executive director of the organization, although this is by no means the end of her advocacy work. Read More…
City report reveals upkeep, pension costs constitute bulk of unfunded liabilities
At a special meeting Tuesday night, the Berkeley City Council heard the City Manager’s first report of the year regarding the city’s unfunded liabilities. Read More…
Even with falling rates of homelessness, many remain without shelter
Surrounded by a pile of tattered backpacks, Kelly Johnson squints against the sun’s glare as he recollects the years spent searching for a home. Read More…
Berkeley Unified hires consultant to continue superintendent search
The Berkeley Unified School District hired a new consulting firm to continue its extensive search for a permanent superintendent. Read More…
Residents discuss campaign to prevent post office sale
About 50 community residents gathered Wednesday night at the Berkeley Art Gallery to discuss campaigning to prevent the potential sale of the Downtown Berkeley Post Office. Read More…
Berkeley City Council approves plan to green downtown
At its meeting Tuesday night, the Berkeley City Council voted unanimously to approve of the Downtown Streets and Open Space Improvement Plan and the fees to fund the project. Read More…
Council passes Compassionate Sidewalks proposal
The Berkeley City Council committed to establish a community process to address homelessness in the city. Read More…
Local ceramicist enjoys widespread popularity
In 1994, local ceramicist Rae Dunn had never thought about working with ceramics, nor had she touched clay before then. When Dunn randomly signed up for a ceramics class at the Sharon Art Studio in San Francisco, she never expected to discover a lifelong career.
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City fiscal woes cast shadow over Sunday Streets events
In light of looming deficits, the city of Berkeley may face difficulties in funding future Sunday Streets, a new and well received community event. Read More…