Deaths of stolen chickens suggest foul play
Two farm chickens were found dead Tuesday after being stolen from the Rosa Parks Elementary School gardening program on June 1. Read More…
Category Archives: City
AC Transit considers proposal to cut popular F line bus route
AC Transit will consider replacing its popular F line — which connects Berkeley to Emeryville, Oakland and San Francisco — at a board of directors meeting Wednesday. Read More…
3-alarm fire breaks out in Nash Hotel on University Ave
Berkeley Fire Department responded to a 3-alarm fire early this morning on the second floor of Nash Hotel at 2045 University Avenue. Read More…
Berkeley Housing Authority cuts vouchers due to sequester
Due to federal budget cuts in March – known as the sequestration – Berkeley Housing Authority has cut 14 subsidized housing vouchers from low income individuals while also suspending about 200 households in the final stages of applications. Read More…
Greenleaf Wellness Group declared a public nuisance at Berkeley City Council meeting
Greenleaf Wellness Group, a medical cannabis supplier, was declared a public nuisance in violation of Berkeley laws, by the Berkeley City Council at its meeting Tuesday. Read More…
Berkeley teachers to receive 2.5% wage increase
The Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD) and the Berkeley Federation of Teachers (BFT) have agreed to a permanent 2.5% increase to teachers’ 2012-2013 salaries. Read More…
Berkeley city officials appeal decision in defamation lawsuit
Four Berkeley city officials filed an appeal on May 16, in response to a decision by the Alameda County Court in a defamation lawsuit brought against them by Sid Lakireddy, nephew of convicted sex-trafficker Lakireddy Bali Reddy. Read More…
Local nonprofit farm to move efforts to a permanent location
Farming community Urban Adamah will be moving from its temporary place on Parker Street to a permanent home on Sixth Street, where it will continue to provide educational opportunities and fresh produce for the Berkeley community. Read More…
City Council to discuss budget deficit at Tuesday meeting
Berkeley City Council will discuss the city’s proposed biennial 2014 and 2015 budget at its meeting this Tuesday, along with a licensing agreement to install charging stations for electric cars and other matters. Read More…
Man found dead at People’s Park
A Hayward man was found dead Monday evening at People’s Park from an apparent alcohol overdose. The man has been identified as 43-year-old Donovan Ziemer and has no affiliation with the university. According to UCPD spokesperson Lt. Eric Tejada, officers were conducting a routine check at about 5 p.m. Monday when they Read More…