Berkeley hit by magnitude-3.0 earthquake Sunday night
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake briefly shook Berkeley at 9:26 p.m. Sunday night. Read More…
Category Archives: City
As Nancy Skinner’s Assembly term nears end, 2014 hopefuls step forward
After six years, Nancy Skinner will step down from her position on the California State Assembly, leaving at least six candidates lined up to take her place. Read More…
Businesses experience smooth implementation of county plastic bag ban
City and county officials report that Alameda County’s single-use plastic bag ban ordinance has been successfully implemented without any major obstacles since it took effect nine months ago. Read More…
Smoke from Solano County fire blows to Berkeley
A dry, smoky haze engulfed Berkeley on Friday afternoon as an 8-alarm fire in Solano County sent smoke miles southwest of its source in Suisin City. Read More…
Second BART strike may be imminent should negotiations fail
In one week, thousands of BART employees could be going on strike for the second time this year. Read More…
Berkeley City Council votes to amend proposed smoking ban
At its meeting Tuesday night, the Berkeley City Council discussed means of better enforcing an ordinance to ban smoking in multi-unit housing. Read More…
Truancy rate in Berkeley school district higher than California average
The Berkeley Unified School District’s truancy rate is significantly higher than the state’s average for the 2011-2012 academic year. Read More…
Berkeley High pool closes after tests reveal chemical imbalances
After receiving reports of water polo players experiencing itchiness and discomfort after practice, the city of Berkeley temporarily closed Berkeley High School’s pool on September 25 after tests showed chemical imbalances in the pool. Read More…
Business owners confront city regarding newly collected tax
Following years of frustration with the city’s operation of their commercial space, business owners of the Telegraph Channing Mall finally demanded action from the Berkeley City Council after they were hit with an unexpected tax. Read More…
Berkeley Police Association renews push to allow officers to carry tasers
The Berkeley Police Association is once again revisiting the debate over whether tasers should be carried by city police, following an incident involving a mentally ill man on Sept. 18. Police responded to reports that the man was stabbing himself in an attempt to commit suicide. While the attempt was Read More…