BERKELEY'S NEWS • FEBRUARY 04, 2023
Civic Arts Commission
City Government
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Berkeley to adopt a new song, flag, motto in city-wide art contest
The city of Berkeley may adopt an official song, flag and motto in a city-wide contest open to all Berkeley residents.
City Government
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Berkeley to adopt a new song, flag, motto in city-wide art contest
The city of Berkeley may adopt an official song, flag and motto in a city-wide contest open to all Berkeley residents.
City
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
City of Berkeley removes 'Berkeley Big People' statues from Interstate 80 bridge
After 12 years atop the Interstate 80 pedestrian and bicycle overpass, the “Berkeley Big People” statues have been removed by the city of Berkeley due to their costly maintenance and repair needs, as first reported by Berkeleyside.
City
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
City of Berkeley removes 'Berkeley Big People' statues from Interstate 80 bridge
After 12 years atop the Interstate 80 pedestrian and bicycle overpass, the “Berkeley Big People” statues have been removed by the city of Berkeley due to their costly maintenance and repair needs, as first reported by Berkeleyside.
City
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Downtown Berkeley BART soundscape played outside schedule
Residents of Berkeley passing through the Downtown Berkeley BART Plaza on Monday might have heard loud noises played from loudspeakers at about 1:30 a.m.
City
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Downtown Berkeley BART soundscape played outside schedule
Residents of Berkeley passing through the Downtown Berkeley BART Plaza on Monday might have heard loud noises played from loudspeakers at about 1:30 a.m.
Obituary
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
'He lived like a poet': Berkeley poet, memoirist, campus teacher AD Miller dies at 98
Poet, memoirist, publisher and former English teacher at UC Berkeley Adam David Miller died on November 4 at the age of 98.
Obituary
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
'He lived like a poet': Berkeley poet, memoirist, campus teacher AD Miller dies at 98
Poet, memoirist, publisher and former English teacher at UC Berkeley Adam David Miller died on November 4 at the age of 98.
Elections 2020
JUNE 16, 2020
'Very activist-adjacent': Poet Terry Taplin runs for Berkeley City Council
A self-described justice advocate and Berkeley native, Terry Taplin is running to be the next District 2 City Council member.
Elections 2020
JUNE 16, 2020
'Very activist-adjacent': Poet Terry Taplin runs for Berkeley City Council
A self-described justice advocate and Berkeley native, Terry Taplin is running to be the next District 2 City Council member.
City
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Sculptor Scott Donahue works to delay removal of 'Berkeley Big People' statues
After the Civic Arts Commission voted to remove the “Berkeley Big People” statues, local artist Scott Donahue has threatened to delay the removal.
City
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Sculptor Scott Donahue works to delay removal of 'Berkeley Big People' statues
After the Civic Arts Commission voted to remove the “Berkeley Big People” statues, local artist Scott Donahue has threatened to delay the removal.
City
JANUARY 22, 2018
Downtown Berkeley BART to feature light shows and ‘soundscapes’ at opening
When the Downtown Berkeley BART Plaza reopens, Berkeley residents will witness new “soundscapes,” light shows and art galleries — some of the final products of the $7.6 million renovation.
City
JANUARY 22, 2018
Downtown Berkeley BART to feature light shows and ‘soundscapes’ at opening
When the Downtown Berkeley BART Plaza reopens, Berkeley residents will witness new “soundscapes,” light shows and art galleries — some of the final products of the $7.6 million renovation.
City
JUNE 26, 2017
City calls for BART plaza sculpture submissions
Calling all artists: until the end of the month, the city of Berkeley is looking for a sculpture to be featured as part of the renovated Downtown BART plaza. The open call is for an already-made sculpture to be featured in the plaza.
City
JUNE 26, 2017
City calls for BART plaza sculpture submissions
Calling all artists: until the end of the month, the city of Berkeley is looking for a sculpture to be featured as part of the renovated Downtown BART plaza. The open call is for an already-made sculpture to be featured in the plaza.
City
AUGUST 17, 2016
City, BART panel approve colorful art installation at Downtown Berkeley BART plaza
Smatters of color and patterns with a cultural twist might soon adorn the Downtown Berkeley area, after a panel of city and BART representatives approved a local designer’s art proposal Wednesday for the soon-to-be renovated BART station.
City
AUGUST 17, 2016
City, BART panel approve colorful art installation at Downtown Berkeley BART plaza
Smatters of color and patterns with a cultural twist might soon adorn the Downtown Berkeley area, after a panel of city and BART representatives approved a local designer’s art proposal Wednesday for the soon-to-be renovated BART station.
City
FEBRUARY 16, 2015
Mayor Tom Bates discusses police action, education in State of the City address
Berkeley Mayor Tom Bates gave the annual State of the City address Thursday night, discussing police relations within the community, as well as announcing several new policy initiatives.
City
FEBRUARY 16, 2015
Mayor Tom Bates discusses police action, education in State of the City address
Berkeley Mayor Tom Bates gave the annual State of the City address Thursday night, discussing police relations within the community, as well as announcing several new policy initiatives.
