San Pablo Avenue opens after closer prompted by gas leak
The 2700 block of San Pablo Avenue has been opened after all vehicle and pedestrian traffic was prohibited for about an hour due to a gas line leak.
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City of Berkeley warns against vaping after statewide lung injury cases reported
The city of Berkeley released a recommendation Thursday advising individuals to refrain from vaping after over 100 statewide cases of hospitalization associated with vaping-related breathing problems or lung damage were reported.
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Berkeley City Council to vote on plan to improve cyclist safety
The Berkeley City Council will discuss and vote on a policy to better implement the city’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans at its upcoming meeting next Tuesday.
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Berkeley City Council to vote on installation of smart kiosks
Pending a vote at its Oct. 15 regular meeting, the Berkeley City Council will implement a preliminary batch of 15 smart kiosks on city sidewalks.
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Oxford Elementary at risk of major earthquake damage
Berkeley Unified School District received results of a geotechnical report declaring Oxford Elementary School a hazard in the event of a natural disaster.
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PG&E considers cutting power from Alameda County because of weather concerns
Because of “strong and dry wind,” Pacific Gas and Electric Company, or PG&E, may have to cut power from 30 California counties — including Alameda County — from Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon.
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Berkeley City Council to discuss additional bike lockers at Berkeley Marina
A grant application for 20 new electronic bike lockers at the Berkeley marina will be discussed at the next city council meeting on Oct. 15.
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City subcommittee meeting talks kitchen ventilation, gas valves, fossil fuel initiatives
The Berkeley City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee held its regular meeting Thursday to address action items on kitchen exhaust ventilation, automatic gas shut-off valves and recommendations for a fossil-fuel-free city.
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Program through city of Berkeley gives youth work opportunities, experience
Berkeley YouthWorks gives youth the opportunity to gain job training and work experience with part-time temporary employment.
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Mayor Jesse Arreguín, City Council members propose outreach coordinator in response to Alta Bates closure
Mayor Jesse Arreguín and City Council members Lori Droste and Kate Harrison are proposing a $50,000 budget to support an outreach coordinator, who would educate the community about the health impacts of closing Alta Bates Summit Medical Center.
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