BERKELEY'S NEWS • SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Jordan Klein
Housing
MAY 02, 2023
Zoning Adjustments Board approves Willard Park community center development
The Berkeley Zoning Adjustment Board, or ZAB, approved use permits Thursday to replace the existing clubhouse and restroom at Willard Park with a new 3,301 square foot community center and bathroom.
Housing
MAY 02, 2023
Zoning Adjustments Board approves Willard Park community center development
The Berkeley Zoning Adjustment Board, or ZAB, approved use permits Thursday to replace the existing clubhouse and restroom at Willard Park with a new 3,301 square foot community center and bathroom.
City
FEBRUARY 01, 2023
‘Not specific enough’: Berkeley city’s housing element rejected, pending approval with modifications
The city of Berkeley’s Housing Element was rejected by the California State Department of Housing and Community Development, or HCD, Monday over issues with the proposed sites for new housing and the time frames in which the proposed sites would be developed.
City
FEBRUARY 01, 2023
‘Not specific enough’: Berkeley city’s housing element rejected, pending approval with modifications
The city of Berkeley’s Housing Element was rejected by the California State Department of Housing and Community Development, or HCD, Monday over issues with the proposed sites for new housing and the time frames in which the proposed sites would be developed.
City Government
OCTOBER 17, 2022
City Council adopts land acknowledgement, postpones Hopkins Corridor plan
Berkeley City Council adopted their first formal land acknowledgement, postponed the plans to repave Hopkins Corridor and discussed a housing development project that was noted as being potentially detrimental during their regular meeting Tuesday.
City Government
OCTOBER 17, 2022
City Council adopts land acknowledgement, postpones Hopkins Corridor plan
Berkeley City Council adopted their first formal land acknowledgement, postponed the plans to repave Hopkins Corridor and discussed a housing development project that was noted as being potentially detrimental during their regular meeting Tuesday.
City
MAY 03, 2021
'Fatally flawed': City officials, community condemn 2021 LRDP, EIR
The city of Berkeley and its community members have denounced campus’s 2021 Long Range Development Plan, or LRDP, and its environmental report for its lack of consideration of impacts on the city.
City
MAY 03, 2021
'Fatally flawed': City officials, community condemn 2021 LRDP, EIR
The city of Berkeley and its community members have denounced campus’s 2021 Long Range Development Plan, or LRDP, and its environmental report for its lack of consideration of impacts on the city.
Communities
AUGUST 21, 2020
Berkeley Planning Commission to receive Adeline Corridor recommendation
After five years of community planning and more than three months of discussion, a final recommendation on the Adeline Corridor will be made to the Berkeley Planning Commission in September.
Communities
AUGUST 21, 2020
Berkeley Planning Commission to receive Adeline Corridor recommendation
After five years of community planning and more than three months of discussion, a final recommendation on the Adeline Corridor will be made to the Berkeley Planning Commission in September.
Local Businesses
APRIL 14, 2020
A ‘frightening time for businesses’: Local employees, organizations face uncertain future amid pandemic
The future of business as usual in Berkeley is far from certain, even with emergency relief available to organizations and people most impacted by the coronavirus. Although the exact rate of job loss in Berkeley is unknown, the numbers are approximately proportional to national unemployment rates.
Local Businesses
APRIL 14, 2020
A ‘frightening time for businesses’: Local employees, organizations face uncertain future amid pandemic
The future of business as usual in Berkeley is far from certain, even with emergency relief available to organizations and people most impacted by the coronavirus. Although the exact rate of job loss in Berkeley is unknown, the numbers are approximately proportional to national unemployment rates.
Local Businesses
MARCH 27, 2020
City of Berkeley orders stoppage of in-store cannabis dispensary services
The city of Berkeley ordered local cannabis dispensaries to stop in-store services and instead utilize a delivery-only model, as first reported by Berkeleyside.
Local Businesses
MARCH 27, 2020
City of Berkeley orders stoppage of in-store cannabis dispensary services
The city of Berkeley ordered local cannabis dispensaries to stop in-store services and instead utilize a delivery-only model, as first reported by Berkeleyside.
City
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Sculptor Scott Donahue works to delay removal of 'Berkeley Big People' statues
After the Civic Arts Commission voted to remove the “Berkeley Big People” statues, local artist Scott Donahue has threatened to delay the removal.
City
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Sculptor Scott Donahue works to delay removal of 'Berkeley Big People' statues
After the Civic Arts Commission voted to remove the “Berkeley Big People” statues, local artist Scott Donahue has threatened to delay the removal.
City
OCTOBER 08, 2019
Berkeley City Council to vote on installation of smart kiosks
Pending a vote at its Oct. 15 regular meeting, the Berkeley City Council will implement a preliminary batch of 15 smart kiosks on city sidewalks.
City
OCTOBER 08, 2019
Berkeley City Council to vote on installation of smart kiosks
Pending a vote at its Oct. 15 regular meeting, the Berkeley City Council will implement a preliminary batch of 15 smart kiosks on city sidewalks.
City
MAY 13, 2019
Plans for Berkeley ferry move forward as transportation board approves study
The board of directors of the San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority voted Thursday to launch a feasibility study to look into establishing a ferry terminal in the Berkeley Marina.
City
MAY 13, 2019
Plans for Berkeley ferry move forward as transportation board approves study
The board of directors of the San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority voted Thursday to launch a feasibility study to look into establishing a ferry terminal in the Berkeley Marina.
