City Council to consider funding for enforcement of underage drinking law
The Berkeley City Council will consider approving a grant that would fund increased enforcement of underage drinking laws at its meeting next Tuesday. Read More…
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Berkeley School District students show improvement on state tests
Berkeley public schools have seen an overall improvement in performance on state tests, according to a progress report released on August 29. Read More…
New Bay Bridge spans past, future
It may not be considered the most iconic or the most elegant bridge in the Bay, but it could make the case for most important. After a five day closure to complete construction, the Bay Bridge is reopening with a new, reportedly safer eastern span that has been in the works for about 15 years. Read More…
East Bay fast-food workers strike for higher wages
Workers at fast food restaurant chains in the East Bay and throughout the nation staged strikes, walkouts and rallies Thursday to demand increased wages, benefits and hours. Read More…
Monthlong encampment at Downtown Berkeley post office ends
Following over 30 days of encampment, protesters who had been working to prevent the sale of the 99-year-old historic Berkeley Post Office left as of Thursday morning. Read More…
Berkeley to host its first half-marathon
Berkeley will host a half-marathon on Nov. 24, marking the first race of its kind to take place in the city. Read More…
Disagreements between Berkeley nonprofit, union halt new contract
Disagreements over wage increases have caused a rift between a prominent Berkeley non-profit organization and its unionized workers, halting negotiations for a new contract. Read More…
Appeal to stop Berkeley post office sale dismissed
An appeal to stop the sale of the historic 99-year-old post office in Downtown Berkeley was dismissed by the Postal Regulatory Commission on Tuesday. Read More…
AC Transit, community discuss 51B bus line proposals
AC Transit and city staff met with local community members Monday night to discuss planned improvements for the 51B bus line as part of a larger project to improve transit flow across Alameda, Oakland and Berkeley. Read More…
SliderBar burger restaurant opens on Center Street
A new restaurant celebrated its grand opening by sliding out free burgers and smiles to UC Berkeley students and community members on Saturday. Read More…