The Berkeley School Board unanimously appointed Erin Schweng as the new principal of Berkeley High during closed session Wednesday night, and the resignation of former Principal Sam Pasarow was announced.
February 8, 2017
Posted inNews Wire
The Berkeley Wire: 02.08.17
A roundup of news about Berkeley from around the web.
Posted inOpinion
Op-ed: Californian independence — Good for California, good for Berkeley
Berkeley has long been an incubator for progressive ideas, so it would be very characteristic if Berkeley were to support Californian independence.
Posted inCity
Berkeley Honda move: One step closer?
After more than five hours of public comment and council discussion, city officials found themselves deadlocked on a neighborhood appeal to halt Berkeley Honda’s attempt to move into the old Any Mountain building on Shattuck Avenue.
Posted inNightlife, Nosh
Oakland brew update: Crooked City Cider is growing, Old Kan Beer close to opening
We’ve got news on two Oakland-grown drinking establishments set to grow this year.
Posted inCity
Berkeley mayor gets death threats after making critical remarks about Milo Yiannopoulos
Berkeley police have attached a number of officers to protect Jesse Arreguín.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Ashby ramp to I-80E closed until 4PM
The California Highway Patrol reports that the Ashby Avenue on-ramp to eastbound Interstate 80 in Berkeley will be closed until about 4 p.m. after a traffic collision Wednesday morning.
Posted inSponsored
Home Truths: Should you add an Accessory Dwelling Unit to your home?
[Sponsored:] Besides helping with the Bay Area’s housing shortage, there are all sorts of other reasons to add an ADU to your property.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Update: Cyclist dies after North Berkeley crash despite rescue efforts
Authorities are on the scene Wednesday morning after a crash involving a vehicle and cyclist that left the cyclist dead.
Posted inArts
Aurora’s ‘The Real Thing’ is really good
Tom Stoppard’s ‘The Real Thing’ combines intelligence, emotion and wit in a multifaceted play about love.
Posted inCommunity
Where in Berkeley?
Know where this is? Take a guess and let us know in the comments below — that’s where we announce the winner, too.
