BERKELEY'S NEWS • MARCH 30, 2023
Housing 2020
MARCH 13, 2020
Renting 101: Guide to Berkeley housing
Between security deposits, potential evictions and rent increases, moving into a new unit can be stressful, and necessitates navigating national, state, and municipal laws around tenant rights. This guide, with information specific to Berkeley, can help with that — here are some things to look out for.
Housing 2020
MARCH 13, 2020
Renting 101: Guide to Berkeley housing
Between security deposits, potential evictions and rent increases, moving into a new unit can be stressful, and necessitates navigating national, state, and municipal laws around tenant rights. This guide, with information specific to Berkeley, can help with that — here are some things to look out for.
City Government
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board honors Moms 4 Housing
The Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board held a meeting with several presentations, including one honoring Moms 4 Housing activist Dominique Walker with a city proclamation and another naming Feb. 20 as “Moms 4 Housing Day.”
City Government
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board honors Moms 4 Housing
The Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board held a meeting with several presentations, including one honoring Moms 4 Housing activist Dominique Walker with a city proclamation and another naming Feb. 20 as “Moms 4 Housing Day.”
Research & Ideas
FEBRUARY 12, 2020
Study shows bat immune systems allow virulent pathogens to develop
A study conducted by researchers at UC Berkeley and other institutions found that pathogens increase in severity when they pass through a bat’s immune system, leading to the spread of virulent pathogens, including coronavirus.
Research & Ideas
FEBRUARY 12, 2020
Study shows bat immune systems allow virulent pathogens to develop
A study conducted by researchers at UC Berkeley and other institutions found that pathogens increase in severity when they pass through a bat’s immune system, leading to the spread of virulent pathogens, including coronavirus.
Research & Ideas
FEBRUARY 05, 2020
Berkeley Lab study shows publicly owned utilities have lower energy efficiency costs
A study conducted by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, or Berkeley Lab, found the cost of saving electricity in publicly owned utilities, or POUs, is lower than in those that are privately owned.
Research & Ideas
FEBRUARY 05, 2020
Berkeley Lab study shows publicly owned utilities have lower energy efficiency costs
A study conducted by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, or Berkeley Lab, found the cost of saving electricity in publicly owned utilities, or POUs, is lower than in those that are privately owned.
Local Businesses
FEBRUARY 03, 2020
Pop-up shop El Pollo Picante opens on University Avenue
El Burro Picante — a Mexican restaurant located on University Avenue — opened a pop-up shop called El Pollo Picante on Friday.
Local Businesses
FEBRUARY 03, 2020
Pop-up shop El Pollo Picante opens on University Avenue
El Burro Picante — a Mexican restaurant located on University Avenue — opened a pop-up shop called El Pollo Picante on Friday.
Local Businesses
JANUARY 29, 2020
Freshroll, 'Asian-inspired' build-your-own restaurant, opens in Berkeley
Freshroll, a build-your-own restaurant serving "Asian-inspired" bowls, sandwiches and wraps, opened on Telegraph Avenue on Jan. 13.
Local Businesses
JANUARY 29, 2020
Freshroll, 'Asian-inspired' build-your-own restaurant, opens in Berkeley
Freshroll, a build-your-own restaurant serving "Asian-inspired" bowls, sandwiches and wraps, opened on Telegraph Avenue on Jan. 13.
City
JANUARY 23, 2020
Berkeley City Council votes to establish outdoor emergency shelter
Berkeley City Council voted to establish an outdoor emergency shelter in response to the declaration of a shelter emergency in the city of Berkeley, the potential deaths of several unhoused people and hygiene concerns for the community.
City
JANUARY 23, 2020
Berkeley City Council votes to establish outdoor emergency shelter
Berkeley City Council voted to establish an outdoor emergency shelter in response to the declaration of a shelter emergency in the city of Berkeley, the potential deaths of several unhoused people and hygiene concerns for the community.
Local Businesses
JANUARY 22, 2020
Taiwanese hot pot, rolled ice cream restaurant Boileroom opens on Telegraph Avenue
After its soft opening Saturday, Boileroom — a restaurant offering both Taiwanese hot pot and rolled ice cream — will formally open Jan. 25.
Local Businesses
JANUARY 22, 2020
Taiwanese hot pot, rolled ice cream restaurant Boileroom opens on Telegraph Avenue
After its soft opening Saturday, Boileroom — a restaurant offering both Taiwanese hot pot and rolled ice cream — will formally open Jan. 25.
City Government
DECEMBER 09, 2019
Berkeley committee discusses potential climate department, electric vehicles
The Berkeley Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment and Sustainability Policy Committee focused on addressing climate change at its Thursday meeting, discussing the possibility of establishing a climate department, accommodating more electric ride-share vehicles in the city and banning the sale of gas and diesel vehicles by 2025.
City Government
DECEMBER 09, 2019
Berkeley committee discusses potential climate department, electric vehicles
The Berkeley Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment and Sustainability Policy Committee focused on addressing climate change at its Thursday meeting, discussing the possibility of establishing a climate department, accommodating more electric ride-share vehicles in the city and banning the sale of gas and diesel vehicles by 2025.
Campus
DECEMBER 04, 2019
Service matches UC Berkeley students with seniors, increases available housing
Berkeley Home Match is looking to house at least 100 graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in need of housing with UC Berkeley retirees.
Campus
DECEMBER 04, 2019
Service matches UC Berkeley students with seniors, increases available housing
Berkeley Home Match is looking to house at least 100 graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in need of housing with UC Berkeley retirees.
