‘A cultural mecca’: Bacheesos’ Telegraph Avenue location closes
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In a few years, the spot where the local restaurant once stood will likely be filled with a five-story apartment building.
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San Pablo Avenue opens after closure prompted by gas leak
The 2700 block of San Pablo Avenue has been opened after all vehicle and pedestrian traffic was prohibited for about an hour due to a gas line leak.
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Green infrastructure plans aids city vision of sustainability
The city of Berkeley is undergoing a transition toward sustainability thanks to its green infrastructure plan, among other independent projects.
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‘The best-kept secret in California’: Berkeley Adult School offers language, career education courses
Since 1881, the Berkeley Adult School, or BAS, has provided English as a second language, career and technical education courses to help the city’s adult learners achieve their career and personal goals.
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City of Berkeley considers using Trump tax bill provision to bolster affordable housing
The city of Berkeley is exploring the prospect of creating an opportunity fund — an investment vehicle created under President Donald Trump’s 2017 tax bill — to direct investment into poor areas by outlining “opportunity zones” where real estate investments may significantly reduce federal taxes.
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Berkeley police arrest 3 on suspicion of firearm possession during traffic stops
Berkeley Police Department found guns during traffic stops three times last week, a BPD cases of community interest Nixle alert reported Tuesday afternoon.
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Berkeley resident carrying replica firearm detained, arrested
A Berkeley resident carrying a replica firearm that had been modified to resemble an air rifle was detained and arrested by Berkeley Police Department, or BPD, early Saturday morning, according to a Nixle alert released Tuesday afternoon.
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Vehicle collision on San Pablo Avenue, suspect arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence
On Feb. 13 at 11 p.m., officers responded to a traffic collision involving a vehicle that ran into the side of a building at 2228 San Pablo Ave., according to a Berkeley Police Department, or BPD, Nixle alert on Feb. 20.
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‘A bedrock in the community’: KC’s BBQ disputes notice of violation for outdoor smoker
KC’s BBQ is fighting a notice of violation from the City of Berkeley to cease and desist from using their outdoor smoker, an order that was issued after the City conducted several inspections in response to complaints from neighbors about the smoke.
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6 crimes occur in Berkeley within 2 days
Six crimes took place in Berkeley on Wednesday and Thursday, according to a Berkeley Police Department Nixle alert released about 11:35 a.m. Tuesday.
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