Berkeley’s famous Chez Panisse damaged in fire
Famed Berkeley restaurant Chez Panisse was “severely” damaged in a fire Friday. Read More…
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High rent forces many who work in city to live elsewhere
Suzan Steinberg, owner of Stonemountain and Daughter Fabrics, had lived in an apartment in Berkeley for 17 years before she moved to Oakland. Read More…
Berkeley hero saves lives with light
Founder of We Care Solar Laura Stachel named 2013 CNN Hero
When Dr. Laura Stachel first visited Nigeria in 2008, she witnessed a deadly problem and foresaw a solution: light. Read More…
Zoning Adjustments Board postpones vote on development at Channing and Durant
The vote on a contentious Durant Ave. and Channing Way housing project was postponed by the Zoning Adjustments Board on Thursday.
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Berkeley City Council to consider relocating food trucks
City Councilmember Kriss Worthington has asked the city to assist the owners of the food trucks previously located in front of Sproul Plaza in finding new locations.
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San Francisco Symphony principal oboist William Bennett dies
San Francisco Symphony principal oboist and Berkeley resident William Bennett died last Thursday to the shock of friends, family, colleagues and thousands of fans. He was 56. Read More…
Looming sequester cuts pose grim challenges for city officials
The city of Berkeley is preparing for significant reductions in funding for social services as a result of cuts related to the federal sequester.
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BART will continue inflation-based fare increase program
The BART Board of Directors voted to continue its inflation-based fare increase program on February 28. The renewed program will raise fares in 2014, 2016, 2018 and 2020, and is estimated to generate $325 million over the next eight years.The first increase is to go into effect on January 1, 2014 and will bring BART’s average fare up from $3.59 to $3.78. Read More…
Berkeley city employees paid eighth best in the state
City of Berkeley staff are some of the best paid in California, a new study on public pay has revealed. Read More…
Mayor Bates holds meeting on revitalizing Telegraph Avenue
Bringing Telegraph Avenue back to its prime has always been a hot topic of discussion among Berkeley residents. Read More…