Environmental Impact Report

In what was one of the most well-attended Zoning Adjustments Board meetings in the last four years, representatives of city groups and other community members met last Thursday to comment on the potential consequences of the West Berkeley Project and evaluate its draft Environmental Impact Report.

Two Berkeley residents filed lawsuits against the city of Berkeley last week, alleging the city failed to adequately assess the environmental impacts of the controversial development at 2211 Harold Way.

UC Berkeley announced plans for the construction of a new, multimillion dollar aquatics facility to alleviate overcrowding and provide more training space for athletes.

The Oakland Planning Commission approved plans for the expansion of the Safeway on College Avenue last Wednesday, despite opposition from neighbors and the Berkeley City Council.

At its meeting Tuesday night the Berkeley City Council evaluated the latest proposal for the Rockridge neighborhood Safeway expansion, with councilmembers and residents advocating against the expansion.