Scott Ferris

Ohlone Park opened two new playgrounds, one for children aged two to five and another for children aged five to twelve, said Scott Ferris, the director of Berkeley's parks, recreation and waterfront department.

Approved by Berkeley City Council on Tuesday, the African American Holistic Resource Center, or AAHRC, will provide an opportunity to address health inequities within Berkeley at its new permanent home at 1890 Alcatraz Ave.

The city of Berkeley secured a $5.1 million fund from the Alameda County Transportation Commission, or ACTC, for the Berkeley Pier with Ferry Access Project last Thursday, according to a press release from Berkeley city Councilmember Rigel Robinson.

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.

A hot hangout spot that highlights Berkeley’s shoreline and nature for visitors and residents alike is set to debut in the next couple of years.

The city of Berkeley held a town meeting Wednesday to discuss potential locations for lights and a permanent restroom in Ohlone Park after receiving $1.2 million from city bond revenues.

California state Sen. Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, and state Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, D-Berkeley, secured $15 million in state funding for repairs at the Berkeley Marina and Municipal Pier.

For decades, Willard Park has been a staple in the South Berkeley community, beloved for its tennis courts, greenery and beautiful sunset views.

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, three city of Berkeley summer camps announced changes in operations and will start accepting registration forms starting next week.

The Berkeley Community Environmental Advisory Commission, or CEAC, met Thursday to discuss updates for issues including the Measure T1 Infrastructure Bond Program and water quality.