State Assembly passes bill aimed to curtail school district debt burden
The California State Assembly unanimously passed a bill on Monday restricting the use of high debt-accumulating bonds in school districts and community colleges. Read More…
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Branch of Berkeley library to reopen in May following renovations
After months of renovation, Berkeley will finally reopen its South Branch library on Saturday, May 11th. Read More…
Community group to be formed to address homelessness
The Compassionate Sidewalks Plan, introduced by Councilmember Jesse Arreguin, will proceed with the creation of a group of community members to address the ongoing issues of homelessness. Read More…
Wells Fargo donates $240,000 to East Bay public education
Wells Fargo presented $240,000 in donations last Tuesday to 15 educational foundations and endowments from the East Bay at the Alameda County Office of Education. Read More…
Berkeley City Council raises annual parking permit fees
The annual fee for residential parking permits will increase by approximately 30 percent this year to cover a deficit in the Residential Preferential Parking program. Read More…
Berkeley city council passes plan allowing Telegraph Avenue to be open 24/7
By next month, commercial businesses on Telegraph Avenue north of Dwight Way will have the option of staying open for 24 hours. Read More…
Fire breaks out at Berkeley residence, causes $75,000 in damages
A fire broke out at a Berkeley residence Sunday afternoon, resulting in around $75,000 in damages but no injuries. Read More…
City Council passes plan to make Telegraph 24/7
After years of discussion on turning Telegraph into a 24/7 zone, a vote on Tuesday’s City Council meeting pushes that goal one step closer to reality. Read More…
Public meeting sparks discussion on revitalizing Telegraph
The Berkeley Chamber of Commerce welcomed the public Monday to a meeting on the future of Telegraph and transforming the area into a prominent commercial Bay Area destination. Read More…
Sierra Nevada Brewing Company to open tasting room in Berkeley later this year
The Sierra Nevada Brewing Company plans to open a tasting room at the corner of Fourth Street and University Avenue by the end of this year.
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