BERKELEY'S NEWS • NOVEMBER 18, 2023
City
MAY 15, 2017
Mayors of Berkeley, Emeryville, vice mayor of Albany discuss housing crisis at Thursday meeting
A local chapter of the League of Women Voters, or LWV, hosted Mayor Jesse Arreguin of Berkeley, Vice-Mayor Nick Pilch of Albany, and Mayor Scott Donahue of Emeryville as part of a discussion panel on local housing issues.
City
MAY 15, 2017
Mayors of Berkeley, Emeryville, vice mayor of Albany discuss housing crisis at Thursday meeting
A local chapter of the League of Women Voters, or LWV, hosted Mayor Jesse Arreguin of Berkeley, Vice-Mayor Nick Pilch of Albany, and Mayor Scott Donahue of Emeryville as part of a discussion panel on local housing issues.
City
MAY 07, 2017
For the fear of shadows: Real estate development under Berkeley's new City Council
“I don’t want to own rentals in Berkeley, I don’t want to own an office in Berkeley, and I don’t want to build in Berkeley, ever again,” Winkler said.
City
MAY 07, 2017
For the fear of shadows: Real estate development under Berkeley's new City Council
“I don’t want to own rentals in Berkeley, I don’t want to own an office in Berkeley, and I don’t want to build in Berkeley, ever again,” Winkler said.
UC
MAY 03, 2017
Congress reinstates summer federal Pell Grant
This Monday, Congress passed a bipartisan budget deal to restore the summer Pell Grant, part of the larger federal Pell Grant financial aid program, which was originally repealed in 2011.
UC
MAY 03, 2017
Congress reinstates summer federal Pell Grant
This Monday, Congress passed a bipartisan budget deal to restore the summer Pell Grant, part of the larger federal Pell Grant financial aid program, which was originally repealed in 2011.
City
FEBRUARY 08, 2017
Businesses turn over in Berkeley throughout fall and winter
Throughout the fall and winter, the Berkeley food scene has seen several changes, including the opening of a new frozen yogurt store, the expected arrival of an Italian-style cafe and the closure of an Italian deli.
City
FEBRUARY 08, 2017
Businesses turn over in Berkeley throughout fall and winter
Throughout the fall and winter, the Berkeley food scene has seen several changes, including the opening of a new frozen yogurt store, the expected arrival of an Italian-style cafe and the closure of an Italian deli.
UC
FEBRUARY 05, 2017
UCSC rape case settled for $1.15 million
The University of California settled with a former UC Santa Cruz student over her allegations that she was raped by an assistant professor for $1.15 million.
UC
FEBRUARY 05, 2017
UCSC rape case settled for $1.15 million
The University of California settled with a former UC Santa Cruz student over her allegations that she was raped by an assistant professor for $1.15 million.
City
FEBRUARY 02, 2017
Site of Harold Way project put up for sale
The 18-story mixed-use structure was listed as entitled in an advertisement run by the project’s brokers, Salem Partners and Arbor Realty Capital Advisors, meaning that the buyer will also obtain the rights to build on the property. The sale offer comes after Berkeley City Council approved the contentious project in 2015. A lawsuit against the project was also dismissed in October 2016.
City
FEBRUARY 02, 2017
Site of Harold Way project put up for sale
The 18-story mixed-use structure was listed as entitled in an advertisement run by the project’s brokers, Salem Partners and Arbor Realty Capital Advisors, meaning that the buyer will also obtain the rights to build on the property. The sale offer comes after Berkeley City Council approved the contentious project in 2015. A lawsuit against the project was also dismissed in October 2016.
City
JANUARY 25, 2017
Berkeley Student Cooperative to discuss acquisition of Pacific School of Religion property
In the hopes of expanding affordable student housing, Berkeley Student Cooperative is set to discuss its potential acquisition of underused student housing owned by the Pacific School of Religion in North Berkeley.
City
JANUARY 25, 2017
Berkeley Student Cooperative to discuss acquisition of Pacific School of Religion property
In the hopes of expanding affordable student housing, Berkeley Student Cooperative is set to discuss its potential acquisition of underused student housing owned by the Pacific School of Religion in North Berkeley.
City
JANUARY 19, 2017
USDA-certified organic restaurant begins operations in Berkeley
USDA-certified organic restaurant the Organic Coup opened at 2309 Telegraph Ave. in December, replacing the Pacific Cookie Company — the former business to occupy the space.
City
JANUARY 19, 2017
USDA-certified organic restaurant begins operations in Berkeley
USDA-certified organic restaurant the Organic Coup opened at 2309 Telegraph Ave. in December, replacing the Pacific Cookie Company — the former business to occupy the space.
Notes from the Field
JANUARY 17, 2017
Flooring improvements ongoing at Memorial Stadium Fitness Center
UC Berkeley’s Memorial Stadium Fitness Center, which is currently under renovation, is tentatively scheduled to reopen Feb. 20.
Notes from the Field
JANUARY 17, 2017
Flooring improvements ongoing at Memorial Stadium Fitness Center
UC Berkeley’s Memorial Stadium Fitness Center, which is currently under renovation, is tentatively scheduled to reopen Feb. 20.
City
DECEMBER 16, 2016
Berkeley/Albany Mental Health Commission votes to increase funds for mental health services, homeless housing
With the approval of its 2016 to 2017 fiscal year fund allocations for its approximately $9 million budget, the Berkeley/Albany Mental Health Commission voted Thursday to redirect more money into mental health centers and permanent housing for the homeless.
City
DECEMBER 16, 2016
Berkeley/Albany Mental Health Commission votes to increase funds for mental health services, homeless housing
With the approval of its 2016 to 2017 fiscal year fund allocations for its approximately $9 million budget, the Berkeley/Albany Mental Health Commission voted Thursday to redirect more money into mental health centers and permanent housing for the homeless.
