UCPD issues cleanup of People’s Park, removes campers from property
UCPD conducted a cleanup of People’s Park on Friday at 7 p.m., removing any unclaimed materials and relocating campers who were present at the site.
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UCPD holds cleanup at People’s Park
Officers from UCPD conducted a cleanup at People’s Park at about 7 p.m. on Friday. No arrests were made and no incidents were reported.
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BART to add Wi-Fi, increased security, updated control system
The BART board of directors approved a series of updates to their transit system on Jan. 9, including Wi-Fi and cellular upgrades, increased security and a modern train control system.
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Berkeley resident David Robert Boutelle reported missing, at risk
According to the alert, 66-year-old David Robert Boutelle was last seen on Jan. 4 at his residence, located near Durant Avenue and Fulton Street. Boutelle is considered to be at-risk because of recent memory impairment.
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Developer pulls out of plans for contentious 18-story Downtown high-rise
The developer who proposed to transform the lot at 2211 Harold Way into an 18-story high-rise, which has stirred up opposition among some Berkeley residents, pulled out of its contract last week.
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Fire at a West Berkeley homeless encampment causes injury
The Berkeley Fire Department responded to a fire Thursday at 1:05 p.m. at a homeless encampment located in West Berkeley. BFD crew members found a tent on fire and a female resident with moderate to severe leg burns.
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BART ticket fares to increase in 2020
BART fares are planned to increase starting Jan. 1, 2020, as part of a program that was first approved by the BART Board of Directors in 2003.
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CA Gov. Gavin Newsom announces 100-day challenge to fight homelessness
In an effort to address homelessness throughout the state, California Gov. Gavin Newsom launched a 100-day challenge, allowing individual cities and counties to apply for Emergency Homelessness Aid.
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John’s Ice Cream closes Downtown Berkeley location
After 10 years on Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley’s popular John’s Ice Cream closed Nov. 26, as first reported by Berkeleyside.
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Berkeley commission recommends resolution supporting animal rights activists
The city of Berkeley’s Peace and Justice Commission submitted a resolution to Mayor Jesse Arreguín and City Council members Tuesday that supports nonviolent activists and protects animals in commercial operations.
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