Berkeley officials make the case for Flock, as vote nears: Op-ed
Council members Shoshana O’Keefe, Mark Humbert, Rashi Kesarwani and Terry Taplin explain their stance on Flock. The vote comes Thursday.
Guest Essay
'The city is growing and we are moving backward': Op-ed
In today's guest essay, Amory Langmo of the Berkeley Fire Fighters Association urges officials not to cut BFD staffing or close Fire Station 4.
A realistic plan to phase out RVs as shelter in Berkeley: Op-ed
Capping the number of large vehicles being used as shelter in Berkeley will stop the growth and lead to longterm solutions, Amber Whitson argues.
We must prep now for much larger quakes, Humbert says
Don't delay: Learn how to react to an earthquake, create a disaster kit and secure objects in the home to prevent injury and damage.
Hayward earthquake of 1868: What lessons can we learn?
On Sept. 6, Berkeley historian Richard Schwartz will speak about the 1868 Hayward earthquake. The talk is now full but you can join the waitlist.
Bike Plan draft falls short; speak up this week: Op-ed
Give Berkeley Bike Plan input at public meetings Tuesday and Thursday. You can also send written comments by Sept. 26.
Ohlone Park encampment is a public health and public safety emergency: Op-ed
Berkeley's "continued inaction regarding the Ohlone Park encampment speaks volumes about where its priorities lie," today's authors argue.