BERKELEY'S NEWS • MARCH 30, 2023
City
Transportation
MARCH 13, 2023
BART inspector general resigns, citing lack of independence for office
Bay Area Rapid Transit, or BART, inspector general Harriet Richardson resigned March 3 after the BART board of directors, BART general manager and employee union SEIU local 1021 allegedly obstructed her ability to carry out her duty conducting independent oversight.
Transportation
MARCH 13, 2023
BART inspector general resigns, citing lack of independence for office
Bay Area Rapid Transit, or BART, inspector general Harriet Richardson resigned March 3 after the BART board of directors, BART general manager and employee union SEIU local 1021 allegedly obstructed her ability to carry out her duty conducting independent oversight.
Local Schools
MARCH 13, 2023
'Powerful on so many levels': 'Water is Everywhere' exhibition opens at David Brower Center
Young artists and their teachers from high schools in the Bay Area and Nebraska gathered for an opening reception to their multimedia exhibition “Water is Everywhere” on Friday.
Local Schools
MARCH 13, 2023
'Powerful on so many levels': 'Water is Everywhere' exhibition opens at David Brower Center
Young artists and their teachers from high schools in the Bay Area and Nebraska gathered for an opening reception to their multimedia exhibition “Water is Everywhere” on Friday.
Law & Justice
MARCH 13, 2023
California senator Padilla, immigration advocates condemn Biden immigration policy
California Senator Alex Padilla condemned President Biden's immigration policy at a press conference over the weekend.
Law & Justice
MARCH 13, 2023
California senator Padilla, immigration advocates condemn Biden immigration policy
California Senator Alex Padilla condemned President Biden's immigration policy at a press conference over the weekend.
Local Businesses
MARCH 12, 2023
A 'Hawaiian kick': Wow Wow Lemonade Stand set to open on Telegraph Ave.
The tropical-inspired restaurant Wow Wow Lemonade Stand plans to open on Telegraph Avenue this summer, according to Berkeley franchise owner Stephen Choi.
Local Businesses
MARCH 12, 2023
A 'Hawaiian kick': Wow Wow Lemonade Stand set to open on Telegraph Ave.
The tropical-inspired restaurant Wow Wow Lemonade Stand plans to open on Telegraph Avenue this summer, according to Berkeley franchise owner Stephen Choi.
Communities
MARCH 11, 2023
Student activists for Palestine host 'apartheid week'
“Apartheid week” was held this week, hosted by student groups Bears for Palestine and Berkeley Law Students for Justice in Palestine with the goal of covering “the origins of Israeli apartheid and how it affects Palestinians today.”
Communities
MARCH 11, 2023
Student activists for Palestine host 'apartheid week'
“Apartheid week” was held this week, hosted by student groups Bears for Palestine and Berkeley Law Students for Justice in Palestine with the goal of covering “the origins of Israeli apartheid and how it affects Palestinians today.”
Local Schools
MARCH 10, 2023
Berkeley school district board discusses graduation, budget reports
BUSD discussed changes they are making in the district and addressed community concerns at a board meeting Wednesday.
Local Schools
MARCH 10, 2023
Berkeley school district board discusses graduation, budget reports
BUSD discussed changes they are making in the district and addressed community concerns at a board meeting Wednesday.
City
MARCH 10, 2023
Flood watch through Sunday morning issued for Bay Area
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the Bay Area, in effect from Thursday to Sunday.
City
MARCH 10, 2023
Flood watch through Sunday morning issued for Bay Area
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the Bay Area, in effect from Thursday to Sunday.
Environment
MARCH 09, 2023
Berkeley Fire Department launches FireSafe Berkeley for wildfire safety
The Berkeley Fire Department, or BFD, plans to launch a comprehensive neighborhood program to reduce wildfire risks later this March.
Environment
MARCH 09, 2023
Berkeley Fire Department launches FireSafe Berkeley for wildfire safety
The Berkeley Fire Department, or BFD, plans to launch a comprehensive neighborhood program to reduce wildfire risks later this March.
Communities
MARCH 08, 2023
City files notice of violation against Berkeley’s 'so-called' chess club
The city filed a notice of violation against Berkeley’s ‘so-called’ chess club — an arrangement of tables and chairs that meets daily at the corner of Telegraph Avenue and Haste Street.
Communities
MARCH 08, 2023
City files notice of violation against Berkeley’s 'so-called' chess club
The city filed a notice of violation against Berkeley’s ‘so-called’ chess club — an arrangement of tables and chairs that meets daily at the corner of Telegraph Avenue and Haste Street.
Local Schools
MARCH 08, 2023
Miyawaki method inspires BUSD community, development of urban greening bill
Patil’s Miyawaki forests are the first to be planted in any school district in California.
With the introduction of a draft of AB-57 to the California legislature by Assemblymember Ash Kalra in December, they may not be the last.
Local Schools
MARCH 08, 2023
Miyawaki method inspires BUSD community, development of urban greening bill
Patil’s Miyawaki forests are the first to be planted in any school district in California.
With the introduction of a draft of AB-57 to the California legislature by Assemblymember Ash Kalra in December, they may not be the last.
