BERKELEY'S NEWS • NOVEMBER 18, 2023
North Berkeley
City
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Rebecca Saltzman concludes 12 years as BART director, endorses Berkeley candidate Barnali Ghosh
After nearly 12 years of service, BART Director Rebecca Saltzman announced her decision not to rerun for the director position in 2024, leaving an open board seat for District 3.
City
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Rebecca Saltzman concludes 12 years as BART director, endorses Berkeley candidate Barnali Ghosh
After nearly 12 years of service, BART Director Rebecca Saltzman announced her decision not to rerun for the director position in 2024, leaving an open board seat for District 3.
City
OCTOBER 19, 2023
‘Once-in-a-generation opportunity’: City Planning Commission passes North Berkeley BART housing design
City planning commissioners voted to pass a motion to move forward with North Berkeley BART housing development, which will be presented to City Council.
City
OCTOBER 19, 2023
‘Once-in-a-generation opportunity’: City Planning Commission passes North Berkeley BART housing design
City planning commissioners voted to pass a motion to move forward with North Berkeley BART housing development, which will be presented to City Council.
Housing
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Designers seek final community input on North Berkeley BART design
North Berkeley Housing Partners, or NBHP, held an open house regarding its design plans for the North Berkeley BART site Monday.
Housing
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Designers seek final community input on North Berkeley BART design
North Berkeley Housing Partners, or NBHP, held an open house regarding its design plans for the North Berkeley BART site Monday.
City
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
PG&E reports widespread power outage in Berkeley
At approximately 1:30 p.m. today, a power outage affected large portions of West and South Berkeley, as well as some units in North Berkeley.
City
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
PG&E reports widespread power outage in Berkeley
At approximately 1:30 p.m. today, a power outage affected large portions of West and South Berkeley, as well as some units in North Berkeley.
Campus
JANUARY 16, 2023
Mudslides force evacuations, close facilities around Berkeley
Two mudslides were reported in Berkeley by police early this morning.
Campus
JANUARY 16, 2023
Mudslides force evacuations, close facilities around Berkeley
Two mudslides were reported in Berkeley by police early this morning.
Communities
OCTOBER 27, 2022
‘A beacon of joy’: First Congregational Church of Berkeley to begin reconstruction after 2016 fire
Years after a 2016 fire burned down its Pilgrim Hall, the First Congregational Church of Berkeley, or FCCB, announced that the building’s reconstruction would begin on Oct. 30.
Communities
OCTOBER 27, 2022
‘A beacon of joy’: First Congregational Church of Berkeley to begin reconstruction after 2016 fire
Years after a 2016 fire burned down its Pilgrim Hall, the First Congregational Church of Berkeley, or FCCB, announced that the building’s reconstruction would begin on Oct. 30.
Editorials
OCTOBER 25, 2022
Berkeley city must continue investments for safe biking
Berkeley should continue with this effort to make the streets safer for bikers — a move that is both eco-friendly and people-centered.
Editorials
OCTOBER 25, 2022
Berkeley city must continue investments for safe biking
Berkeley should continue with this effort to make the streets safer for bikers — a move that is both eco-friendly and people-centered.
Campus
OCTOBER 10, 2022
‘The kindest person’: Haas professor names $1K award after children's preschool teacher
Created and funded by UC Berkeley Haas School of Business professor Alan Ross, the Chris Kindness Award allows anybody who works, lives or attends school in Berkeley to be nominated for any random act of kindness, one of which will then be voted on by the community to receive $1,000 each month.
Campus
OCTOBER 10, 2022
‘The kindest person’: Haas professor names $1K award after children's preschool teacher
Created and funded by UC Berkeley Haas School of Business professor Alan Ross, the Chris Kindness Award allows anybody who works, lives or attends school in Berkeley to be nominated for any random act of kindness, one of which will then be voted on by the community to receive $1,000 each month.
Elections 2022
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Rigel Robinson runs for reelection to District 7 City Council seat
City Councilmember Rigel Robinson is focusing on student housing, equitable growth and enhancing student involvement in local politics for his reelection campaign.
Elections 2022
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Rigel Robinson runs for reelection to District 7 City Council seat
City Councilmember Rigel Robinson is focusing on student housing, equitable growth and enhancing student involvement in local politics for his reelection campaign.
Transit
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Residents, activists criticize lack of Northside transit availability
Northside is the most populated area of North Berkeley, yet some residents have expressed that its public transportation is inadequate.
Transit
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Residents, activists criticize lack of Northside transit availability
Northside is the most populated area of North Berkeley, yet some residents have expressed that its public transportation is inadequate.
