Berkeley City Council has approved a zoning amendment that will allow businesses on Telegraph between Bancroft and the north side of Dwight to stay open 24/7. Those between south Dwight and Parker can operate between 7 a.m. and midnight seven days a week. There are, of course, restrictions — establishments Read More…
The Berkeley City Council postponed voting on the “Telegraph ACTION plan” at its meeting Tuesday evening. Read More…
The Berkeley Chamber of Commerce welcomed the public Monday to a meeting on the future of Telegraph and transforming the area into a prominent commercial Bay Area destination. Read More…
After months of controversy and negotiations, the three food trucks previously located in front of Sproul Plaza have found a new location. Read More…
Just as SCOTUS is divided into two distinct camps — the conservatives and the liberals — Berkeley City Council is a dichotomous body. The first faction consists of Max Anderson, Jesse Arreguin and Kriss Worthington. They are referred to as the “WAA” coalition, but I like to call them “The Read More…
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…
Half of politics is talking, and the other half is talking about talking. Unfortunately, discussions about Telegraph Avenue usually fall into the latter category. Mayor Tom Bates hosted a forum last Thursday concerning the revitalization of Telegraph. According to Berkeleyside, plans have been put forth to construct new projects on Read More…
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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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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I understand that my last column unintentionally caused offense over my reference to Berkeley City Councilmember Kriss Worthington as “Princess Worthington.” This reference is not in any way intended to offend, demean or imply anything concerning the council member’s sexual orientation. As an ally of the queer movement and as Read More…
