Sunday Streets Berkeley takes over Shattuck Avenue
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Berkeley community members took to the streets Sunday for an event that closed off 17 blocks of Shattuck Avenue for pedestrian and bicyclist usage. Read More…
Bill to increase access to healthy food awaits Brown’s signature
In an effort to increase access to healthy foods, a California bill declaring “access to healthy food items is a basic human right” is awaiting Gov. Jerry Brown’s signature. The goal of AB 581 is to eliminate food deserts — large geographical areas will little to no access to affordable, Read More…
New stand to provide fresh produce for southwest Berkeley
The Network for a Healthy California—African American Campaign and Farm Fresh Choice, a Berkeley Ecology Center program, are teaming up to bring fresh produce and healthy eating habits to the Berkeley community. Read More…
Solid Waste Management Division addresses structural deficit
Though at first glance, the city of Berkeley’s waste transfer station and recycling center look much the same as they always have, the monetary aspects behind them tell a different story. Located in the outskirts of West Berkeley near the freeway and the bay beyond, the recycling center — managed Read More…
South Berkeley Farmers’ Market hopes to bring fresh produce to Lorin District
The Tuesday South Berkeley Farmers’ Market will move to a new home July 10 after spending 25 years at its traditional location at Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Derby Street. The new location at 63rd and Adeline streets near the Oakland border is the result of both the planned Read More…