Bookworms, that is. Last month, I left work completely overwhelmed. The 49 wasn’t coming, so I walked home on the hottest afternoon, ever. I’m pretty sure parts of my skin melted off in protest of the high temperature — I have yet to discover the patches they left behind. On Read More…
In an effort to improve access to the city’s key business districts, the City of Berkeley will implement changes to its parking policies Tuesday. Read More…
The city of Berkeley needs new student trailblazers. The two competing proposals for a new student district both have passionate advocates. At this week’s meeting, the City Council voted to do a staff analysis of the United Student District Amendment, an alternative district map submitted a few months ago. That Read More…
About a dozen protesters continue to occupy the steps and facade of the Berkeley post office despite ongoing requests from the United States Postal Service Inspection Service to move off of the post office’s property. Read More…
goBerkeley, a pilot program that aims to change parking practices and increase turnover of parking spaces in the city of Berkeley, was officially launched at City Hall on Thursday. Read More…
According to findings released last Monday from an annual independent survey, many “soft-story” buildings in Berkeley continue to not meet seismic safety standards designated by city ordinance. Read More…
The city of Berkeley has asked the food trucks at Bancroft Way and Telegraph Avenue to vacate the premises, a move that caught many vendors by surprise. Read More…
Potholes and sewers. Flash floods and stormwater. For students with busy schedules, these topics are probably not the first thing on your mind. Problems with the city of Berkeley’s street and storm sewer infrastructure, however, could make them all too familiar. Bike along Shattuck Avenue and you’ll notice a maze Read More…
Berkeley became the first city in the nation to declare a Bisexual Pride day to honor and recognize the bisexual community, after approving a proposal Tuesday. Berkeley City Council unanimously adopted the recommendation by Councilmember Kriss Worthington at the Tuesday meeting in hopes of making Sept. 23 a date for Read More…
Watch a video interview with Berkeley Mayor Tom Bates. Read his full feature here.