Comic farce about Machiavelli’s turn as a playwright debuts at Berkeley’s Central Works
Gary Graves’ new satirical play ‘Mondragola’ is a clever look at the political and societal chicaneries behind the scenes in 1522 Florence.
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Berkeley crime on the rise following pandemic ‘anomalies’
The overall total number of violent and property crimes in 2022 was “the highest in the past 10 years,” Interim Police Chief Jen Louis told the City Council in a special meeting this week. “Berkeley continues to have one of the highest property crime rates in our region.”
Back-to-back storms are headed toward Berkeley starting Saturday night
The Bay Area is now out of the drought, and more rainy weather is forecast through the end of March.
3 years ago Friday: Berkeley went into lockdown and quickly became eerily empty
From deserted streets to pedestrians in hazmat suits, we documented the city in photographs and video in the early weeks of the pandemic.
CITY
Berkeleyside welcomes Alex N. Gecan as new senior public safety reporter
Gecan is an award-winning journalist with over 10 years of experience producing accountability reporting on policing, crime and local government.
Berkeley adds new public comment option for City Council meetings
The City Council voted to add a new comment period early in its meetings. The public will now have the option to share their views then or later.
Trees topple, thousands lose power as winds lash Berkeley
A tree knocked down a power line near Clark Kerr campus and another fell across University Avenue, blocking access to the marina. More than 10,000 PG&E customers in and around Berkeley have been affected.
Driver shot in the head in South Berkeley
The driver of another car pulled up next to him Sunday near Shattuck Avenue and Oregon Street and fired, police said.
Crime & Safety
Pedestrian hit by truck driver in downtown Berkeley is seriously injured
A food delivery driver was returning to his van when a passing package delivery truck’s mirror struck him, police said.
schools
Raises won during strike have $38M price tag. How will UC Berkeley pay?
UC Berkeley has found funds to cover $18 million of the added expense, but some departments could still need to admit fewer Ph.D.s and cut TAs to save money.
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ARTS
After brush with death, owner of the Back Room is no longer shy to take the stage
Sam Rudin, a blues and jazz pianist, opened the Back Room in 2016. After surviving a stroke, he decided to put humility aside and give himself a monthly gig at his downtown Berkeley venue.
Business
Shop Talk: Company that grows gardens on walls is blooming on Ashby Avenue; dream over for Siamese Dream
Barge North has also closed on College Avenue. Catch up on this and other Berkeley retail and small business news.
Community
‘He really is an angel’: North Berkeley mail carrier retires after 36 years
Angel Pagan, who sleep-talks about mailboxes and drank a third of a cup of Bacardi to pass the postal exam, retired on Saturday from delivering mail in a city he calls heaven.
Nature
Watch the UC Berkeley peregrine falcons live
Annie’s in her seventh breeding season at the top of the UC Berkeley Campanile. With Grinnell and Alden gone, she’s laid eggs sired by her new peregrine falcon lover, Lou.
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Opinion
Opinion: Keep UC Berkeley’s libraries open
These libraries provide important work-study opportunities for undergraduates and host critical resources for graduate students to carry out research.
Opinion: The right to comment at council meetings
Moving comments to the beginning of council meetings effectively strips one’s ability to have a meaningful impact on issues.
Opinion: Why is Berkeley going backward on climate change?
WETA has promised to operate electric ferries in Berkeley, but its cost projections are based on diesel.
Opinion: Community-driven approach at North Berkeley BART
We all want what’s best for our neighborhood and our community, and we have a multitude of opinions on how best to reach this goal.