Coloring in: Berkeley’s muralists, opposition
Jonathan Hale/Staff
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.
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People’s Park mural faces potential obstruction from 24/7 public restroom
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.
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Temporary restraining order halts encampment eviction in Emeryville
The city of Emeryville was served a temporary restraining order April 19, halting its efforts to evict residents of the Ashby/Shellmound encampment.
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Caltrans pays $1.3M in settlements to homeless campers for property loss
People who had their properties taken or destroyed by Caltrans are eligible to file for a reimbursement claim, as first reported by Oaklandside.
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Advocates discuss city of Berkeley COVID-19 relief efforts for homeless population
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.
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City of Berkeley officials organize Interstate 80 underpass cleanup
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.
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Community evaluates Pathways STAIR Navigation Center after 1st year
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.
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Acknowledging history: People’s Park mural is a unique Berkeley fixture
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.
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‘Memorializing our history’: People’s Park mural rededicated to Berkeley’s ongoing social movements
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.
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Berkeley Marina vehicular community holds press conference with demands to city
Several speakers gathered at the Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center about 12:30 p.m., according to Yesica Prado, a Berkeley Marina vehicular resident.
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