‘Polite but persistent, fierce but friendly’: UC Berkeley alumna, activist Margy Wilkinson dies at 76
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Longtime city activist and UC Berkeley alumna Margy Wilkinson died Saturday at the age of 76.
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Berkeley city officials encourage testing, facial coverings at town hall
During Mayor Jesse Arreguín’s virtual town hall Saturday, Berkeley city officials discussed concerns about city operations, facial coverings and testing as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
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‘A fresh start’: Deborah Matthews runs for Berkeley City Council to address housing issues
Deborah Matthews, a real estate broker and community engagement consultant, is running for Berkeley City Council District 3.
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City Councilmember Ben Bartlett announces contact-tracing app to slow COVID-19 spread
Berkeley City Councilmember Ben Bartlett hosted a virtual meeting Wednesday to discuss the creation of Coalition, a privacy-first contact-tracing app. The app is the first Berkeley-made, free, contact-tracing app created to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
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Berkeley police respond to shooting in South Berkeley
On Thursday evening about 7:25 p.m., the Berkeley Police Department, or BPD, responded to several calls that detailed gunshots in the San Pablo neighborhood of South Berkeley.
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South Berkeley fire displaces residents, temporarily closes coffee shop
On Aug. 4, residents of a low-income senior housing complex in South Berkeley were displaced after a fire began in the early afternoon.
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Berkeley pools funds to keep West Campus swimming facility open year-round
The city made a splash with its decision to fund Berkeley’s West Campus Pool, located on the corner of Browning and Addison streets, allowing it to be open daily year-round starting in October.
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Berkeley releases 1st draft of long-term plan for Adeline Corridor
According to the draft, over the next 20 years, the plan for the Adeline Corridor will focus on preserving and developing affordable housing for community members while providing local economic opportunities through the growth of community businesses and organizations.
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Berkeley resident returns to home with help of community, city
Longtime South Berkeley resident Leonard Powell was able to return to his home May 28 once he was able to pay for the necessary renovations to meet health and safety codes with the help of the community, according to a post by South Berkeley resident group Friends of Adeline.
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The best of East Bay summer street fairs
Summer street fairs are not only a great experience, but also one of the best ways to enrich your summer and spend time with those you love.
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