Osha Neumann

Maya Angelou once said, “ I suggest that the great art belongs to all people, all the time — that indeed it is made for the people, by the people, to the people.”

Murals have played a major role in the city of Berkeley’s culture since the 1960s, and some of the region’s murals have been around for more than half a century.

A People’s History of Telegraph Avenue, or the People’s Park mural, and the “Marvelous Miss Mars” mural face potential obstruction by a 24/7 public restroom in the coming year.

The city of Emeryville was served a temporary restraining order April 19, halting its efforts to evict residents of the Ashby/Shellmound encampment.

People who had their properties taken or destroyed by Caltrans are eligible to file for a reimbursement claim, as first reported by Oaklandside.

In response to the COVID-19, or the new coronavirus, pandemic, Berkeley City Council approved a recommendation to develop strategies to address the needs of vulnerable populations, including the homeless community, on March 17.

On Feb. 29, the city of Berkeley Mayor’s Office organized a cleanup of the area under the underpass on the east side of Interstate 80 and University Avenue for the homeless community residing there. The cleanup effort had more than 20 people assisting, including Mayor Jesse Arreguín, city Councilmembers Sophie Hahn and Rigel Robinson, city staff and homeless service organizations.

The Pathways STAIR Navigation Center, or Pathways, has successfully rehoused 101 people during its first year of operation; some community homeless advocates believe more can be done to address the homeless crisis in the city of Berkeley, however.

One of People Park's most unique qualities is its art, which tells the story of the park’s history and gives insight into why so many consider it sacred.

A recently restored mural next to People’s Park was rededicated Sunday to preserve the historical significance of the park and celebrate the community’s ongoing struggle for social justice.