TBS Today, Oct. 26
Police are investigating a car crash involving a teenage cyclist heading to Berkeley High School on Monday morning, authorities report.
Teen cyclist injured in crash on his way to Berkeley High
The 16-year-old was taken to Highland Hospital for assessment.
Emilie Raguso
In other news: City Council agenda highlights
The Berkeley City Council meets Tuesday at 6 p.m. Full agenda and Zoom link.
This week, there's only one action item:
- BART HOUSING: Proceeding with Satellite Affordable Housing Associates to develop housing at the Ashby BART station's east lot (174 units, 341 bedrooms)
Some interesting items on consent, too:
- PARK REBRANDING: Renaming the former Cesar Chavez Park at the Berkeley waterfront Sí Se Puede Park
- MORE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT: Accepting a $200,000 state grant for increased traffic enforcement, including DUI patrols and safety education
- BETTER SIGNALS ON KEY CORRIDORS? Applying for a $6.3 million state grant to upgrade traffic signals at 30 intersections along Shattuck Avenue, University Avenue, Bancroft Way and Oxford Street
- GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION SUPPORT: Adding $257,548 in grant funding to Live Free USA's gun violence prevention contract (new total: $2.87 million through 2027)
- ART FOR THE BIRDS: Approving a $150,000 contract with artist Adrien Segal to create two 9-foot-tall sculptures to provide habitat for birds and insects at two new parks along the former Santa Fe railroad tracks
In case you missed it
Police arrest student after 2 assaults, 1 during Unity Week
A 15-year-old girl was arrested in connection with attacks on two women, including a downtown ambassador injured during last Friday's violence.
Emilie Raguso
Berkeley police chief explains response to 'Unity Week' chaos
"These incidents were disruptive and, in some cases, frightening for those who experienced or witnessed them," Berkeley Police Chief Jen Louis wrote.
Guest Contributor
Open letter: BUSD must protect students with disabilities
After Berkeley High's Unity Week violence, parents are demanding immediate safety measures and an end to disability-based harassment.
Guest Contributor
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