Berkeley to close homeless camp by giving street to Bayer
Citing public safety concerns, including repeated fires, Bayer said it plans to close the street to the public and build a stormwater treatment feature.
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Berkeley grapples with second pedestrian fatality in 6 months
A city meeting Wednesday afternoon, July 16, offers a chance for the public to weigh in on Claremont Avenue traffic safety.
Berkeley approves balanced budget in split vote
"We need to make some of the hard decisions now because it doesn't get any easier," Councilman Brent Blackaby said Tuesday night.
Final Berkeley vote on strict new wildfire plan expected tonight
Update: Berkeley officials unanimously approved EMBER shortly after 11 p.m. following hours of public comment on both sides.
June 14 protests: Officials 'urge everyone to remain peaceful'
Berkeley Mayor Adena Ishii, City Manager Paul Buddenhagen and Police Chief Jen Louis issued the following statement at 8:40 p.m.
Hate crime report: Transgender woman shot with pellet gun
Someone with a pellet gun shot a transgender woman in the back as she walked in downtown Berkeley on Friday. City officials are speaking out.
Ohlone Park homeless camp closure set for this week
People on both sides say they are considering legal action.