Tag Archives: Kriss Worthington

Editorials

Tackling crime in Berkeley

CITY AFFAIRS: Campus and city officials need to develop a comprehensive action plan to deal with crime, not just look for quick fixes.

Last week, ASUC External Affairs Vice President Safeena Mecklai’s office organized a lighting and safety walk on Southside — a welcome initiative that shows some in the student government’s executive branch are serious about improving student safety. And the presence of a couple of Berkeley City Council members demonstrates a Read More…

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ASUC EAVP Safeena Mecklai led a safety walk on Southside to raise awareness for better lighting for pedestrians at night.

Campus and city leaders address student safety concerns

City representatives, campus officials and student leaders coalesced Thursday evening to discuss growing concerns about student safety in the neighborhoods south of campus. Attendees proposed a number of short-term solutions, including increasing light visibility and invigorating pedestrian safety campaigns in Berkeley.
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Editorials

Trucking to a new home

CITY AFFAIRS: The new Bancroft Way and College Avenue location for three city food trucks unfairly puts the future of the trucks in limbo.

Three food trucks formerly located in front of Bancroft Way and Telegraph Avenue, Healthy Heavenly Foods, Kettle Corn Star and Dojo Dog, were dislocated in December as a result of the Lower Sproul renovation project. Healthy Heavenly Foods recently reopened at the new location, while the latter two are still Read More…

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Berkeley Patients Group, located on San Pablo Avenue in Berkeley, is one of the city's three licensed medical cannabis dispensaries.

City counters federal government suit against Berkeley Patients Group

The city of Berkeley is claiming that the closure of BPG would lead to a significant decrease in city tax revenue and would encourage illegal marijuana sales. The closure would also negate the city’s efforts to implement regulated medical marijuana dispensaries, which it stated “positively impact the health, safety and well-being of all City of Berkeley residents.” Read More…