South Berkeley fire displaces residents, temporarily closes coffee shop
Kavya Narendra Babu/Staff
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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Berkeley police find casings, no victims after reported gunfire
Berkeley Police Department received multiple reports of gunfire in South Berkeley on Wednesday, according to BPD spokesperson Officer Byron White.
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California-Italian restaurant opens in South Berkeley
Creekwood, a California-Italian restaurant that has brought new flavors to South Berkeley for almost six months, opened Nov. 20 after about six years of preparation, as first reported by Berkeleyside.
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Pedestrian in critical condition after struck by vehicle in South Berkeley
A pedestrian crossing Martin Luther King Jr. Way was struck by a vehicle Tuesday evening, according to Berkeley Police Department spokesperson Officer Byron White.
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UCPD arrests man in South Berkeley, faces backlash from community
UCPD arrested a man Saturday afternoon in South Berkeley for possession of a dangerous weapon, generating controversy and backlash from Berkeley community bystanders for lack of transparency regarding the arrest.
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Berkeley residents start GoFundMe to help senior veteran regain housing
Friends of Adeline, a South Berkeley neighborhood organization, started a GoFundMe page to raise funds for retired Berkeley resident Leonard Powell in order to help him regain access to his home.
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