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City
MAY 17, 2018
Federal judge rules in favor of city in postal office zoning lawsuit
Judge William Alsup ruled that the city of Berkeley did not unconstitutionally apply zoning laws to prevent the sale of a historic post office Monday, as alleged by the United States Postal Service, or USPS.
City
MAY 17, 2018
Federal judge rules in favor of city in postal office zoning lawsuit
Judge William Alsup ruled that the city of Berkeley did not unconstitutionally apply zoning laws to prevent the sale of a historic post office Monday, as alleged by the United States Postal Service, or USPS.
Campus
NOVEMBER 17, 2017
DACA begins releasing decisions, senators mobilize
As undocumented students begin receiving the results of their Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival, or DACA, applications, some on the East Coast are being rejected because of a delivery error with the United States Postal Service.
Campus
NOVEMBER 17, 2017
DACA begins releasing decisions, senators mobilize
As undocumented students begin receiving the results of their Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival, or DACA, applications, some on the East Coast are being rejected because of a delivery error with the United States Postal Service.
City
AUGUST 24, 2016
U.S. Postal Service files lawsuit against Berkeley over zoning ordinance
The United States Postal Service, or USPS, filed a lawsuit against the city of Berkeley on Monday over a zoning ordinance that depletes the value of the Berkeley Main Post Office building and allegedly prevents its sale.
City
AUGUST 24, 2016
U.S. Postal Service files lawsuit against Berkeley over zoning ordinance
The United States Postal Service, or USPS, filed a lawsuit against the city of Berkeley on Monday over a zoning ordinance that depletes the value of the Berkeley Main Post Office building and allegedly prevents its sale.
City
APRIL 25, 2016
Local activists celebrate legacy of 17-month post office occupation
Though the occupation has ended, members of local activist groups returned to the steps and sidewalks outside the Berkeley Main Post Office on Saturday to commemorate their 17-month demonstration.
City
APRIL 25, 2016
Local activists celebrate legacy of 17-month post office occupation
Though the occupation has ended, members of local activist groups returned to the steps and sidewalks outside the Berkeley Main Post Office on Saturday to commemorate their 17-month demonstration.
City
APRIL 16, 2015
Lawsuit to prevent sale of historic Downtown post office dismissed
A federal judge dismissed Tuesday the City of Berkeley’s suit against the United States Postal Service, which had been trying to sell the 100-year-old Berkeley Main Post Office on 2000 Allston Way to a private firm, on the grounds that the case had become moot.
City
APRIL 16, 2015
Lawsuit to prevent sale of historic Downtown post office dismissed
A federal judge dismissed Tuesday the City of Berkeley’s suit against the United States Postal Service, which had been trying to sell the 100-year-old Berkeley Main Post Office on 2000 Allston Way to a private firm, on the grounds that the case had become moot.
Law & Justice
NOVEMBER 06, 2014
Berkeley sues United States Postal Service over pending sale of historic building
The city of Berkeley filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the United States Postal Service, alleging that it took steps toward selling the Berkeley Post Office before publicly evaluating historic impacts as required under both the National Historic Preservation Act and the National Environmental Policy Act.
Law & Justice
NOVEMBER 06, 2014
Berkeley sues United States Postal Service over pending sale of historic building
The city of Berkeley filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the United States Postal Service, alleging that it took steps toward selling the Berkeley Post Office before publicly evaluating historic impacts as required under both the National Historic Preservation Act and the National Environmental Policy Act.
Election 2014
OCTOBER 30, 2014
Rep. Barbara Lee runs for re-election against Dakin Sundeen
On Tuesday, Berkeley voters will have a say in re-electing Barbara Lee, D-Oakland, as their Congressional Representative for District 13.
Election 2014
OCTOBER 30, 2014
Rep. Barbara Lee runs for re-election against Dakin Sundeen
On Tuesday, Berkeley voters will have a say in re-electing Barbara Lee, D-Oakland, as their Congressional Representative for District 13.
City
AUGUST 28, 2014
Berkeley Planning Commission moves forward with zoning overlay to preserve historic buildings
The Berkeley Planning Commission voted Wednesday in favor of a zoning overlay aimed at preserving historic buildings downtown, including the post office that is currently up for sale.
City
AUGUST 28, 2014
Berkeley Planning Commission moves forward with zoning overlay to preserve historic buildings
The Berkeley Planning Commission voted Wednesday in favor of a zoning overlay aimed at preserving historic buildings downtown, including the post office that is currently up for sale.
City
JULY 29, 2014
Ralph Nader visits Berkeley, urges support of historic post office
The movement to preserve Downtown Berkeley’s historic post office has garnered national attention, bolstered by a visit from politician and activist Ralph Nader to the post office Tuesday.
City
JULY 29, 2014
Ralph Nader visits Berkeley, urges support of historic post office
The movement to preserve Downtown Berkeley’s historic post office has garnered national attention, bolstered by a visit from politician and activist Ralph Nader to the post office Tuesday.
City
SEPTEMBER 11, 2013
Zoning ordinance may limit uses of Berkeley post office space
After more than a year of discussions, protests and petitions, Berkeley community members are looking at a newly proposed zoning ordinance that may finally decide the fate of the Downtown Berkeley post office.
City
SEPTEMBER 11, 2013
Zoning ordinance may limit uses of Berkeley post office space
After more than a year of discussions, protests and petitions, Berkeley community members are looking at a newly proposed zoning ordinance that may finally decide the fate of the Downtown Berkeley post office.
